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    Breather Vents

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Style A. Breather Vents.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Style B. Breather Vents.
    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Style D. Breather Vents.
    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Style E. Breather Vents.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style D

    Style E

    Protect against excess vacuum and pressure in cylinders, gear boxes, enclosures, manifolds, and tanks. You can also use these breather vents to block debris from entering equipment.
    Splash Guard—Breather vents with splash guard are good for containers that are often filled and drained; they have a guard that prevents oil from splashing out of the vent hole.
    Style
    Pipe
    Size
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Ht.
    For Use With
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    Features
    Each
    NPT Male
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel Body and Fitting
    A2
    		1,095 scfm @ 100 psi1503001 5/8"Air, Inert Gas90—0000000000000
    D1/8
    		Not RatedNot Rated2251"Air, Inert Gas, Oil, Water40—000000000000
    D1/4
    		Not RatedNot Rated2251"Air, Inert Gas, Oil, Water40—000000000000
    D3/8
    		Not RatedNot Rated2251 1/16"Air, Inert Gas, Oil, Water40—000000000000
    D1/2
    		Not RatedNot Rated2251 3/16"Air, Inert Gas, Oil, Water40—000000000000
    D3/4
    		Not RatedNot Rated2251 1/4"Air, Inert Gas, Oil, Water40—000000000000
    E1/8
    		Not RatedNot Rated2251 3/16"Air, Inert Gas, Oil, Water40Splash Guard000000000000
    E1/4
    		Not RatedNot Rated2251 3/16"Air, Inert Gas, Oil, Water40Splash Guard000000000000
    E3/8
    		Not RatedNot Rated2251 1/4"Air, Inert Gas, Oil, Water40Splash Guard000000000000
    E1/2
    		Not RatedNot Rated2251 5/16"Air, Inert Gas, Oil, Water40Splash Guard000000000000
    E3/4
    		Not RatedNot Rated2251 3/8"Air, Inert Gas, Oil, Water40Splash Guard000000000000
     
    Nickel-Plated Steel Body and Fitting
    A1/8
    		2 scfm @ 100 psi1503007/16"Air, Inert Gas40—00000000000
    A1/4
    		3 scfm @ 100 psi1503005/8"Air, Inert Gas40—00000000000
    A3/8
    		7 scfm @ 100 psi1503003/4"Air, Inert Gas40—00000000000
    A1/2
    		17 scfm @ 100 psi1503007/8"Air, Inert Gas40—00000000000
    A3/4
    		20 scfm @ 100 psi1503001"Air, Inert Gas40—00000000000
    A1
    		28 scfm @ 100 psi1503001 5/16"Air, Inert Gas40—00000000000
    A1 1/4
    		50 scfm @ 100 psi1503001 7/16"Air, Inert Gas40—000000000000
    A1 1/2
    		73 scfm @ 100 psi1503001 1/2"Air, Inert Gas40—000000000000
     
    Steel Body and Fitting
    B1/8
    		Not Rated1254003/4"Oil—Splash Guard00000000000
    B3/8
    		Not Rated1254001"Oil—Splash Guard00000000000
    B1/2
    		Not Rated1254001 1/8"Oil—Splash Guard000000000000
     
    BSPT Male
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel Body and Fitting
    A1/8
    		26 scfm @ 100 psi1503007/16"Air, Inert Gas90—00000000000
    A1/4
    		35 scfm @ 100 psi15030011/16"Air, Inert Gas90—00000000000
    A3/8
    		87 scfm @ 100 psi15030013/16"Air, Inert Gas90—00000000000
    A1/2
    		131 scfm @ 100 psi1503001"Air, Inert Gas90—00000000000
    A3/4
    		219 scfm @ 100 psi1503001 1/16"Air, Inert Gas90—00000000000
     
    NPSM Female
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel Body and Fitting
    F1/8
    		26 scfm @ 100 psi1503005/8"Air, Inert Gas90—00000000000
    F1/4
    		35 scfm @ 100 psi1503003/4"Air, Inert Gas90—00000000000
    F3/8
    		87 scfm @ 100 psi15030015/16"Air, Inert Gas90—00000000000
    F1/2
    		131 scfm @ 100 psi1503001"Air, Inert Gas90—00000000000
     

    Breather Vents with Cap

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Breather Vents. Breather Vents with Cap, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Breather Vents. Breather Vents with Cap, Style C.
    Image of Product. Replacement Screen. Front orientation. Breather Vent Screens. Breather Vents with Cap, Style C.

    Style A

    Style C

    Replacement Screen

    Add a filling port to your hydraulic tank while protecting against excess pressure and vacuum. Breather vents stop debris from entering your tank. Mount them on top of standard tank openings with included hardware.
    Style A
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Breather Vents. Breather Vents with Cap, Style A.
    Image of Product. Replacement Screen. Front orientation. Breather Vent Screens. Breather Vents with Cap, Style A.

    Replacement Screen

    Breather Vents
    Replacement
    Screens
    For Opening
    Dia.
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Ht.
    For Use
    With
    Screen Material
    Mount
    Type
    No. of Bolt
    Holes
    Bolts
    Included
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    Each
    Each
    Steel Body
     
    304 Stainless Steel Cap
    2 1/8"202205"Air, Oil304 Stainless Steel
    		Flange6Yes4000000000000000000000000000
     
    Steel Cap
    2 1/8"1922505 1/8"Air, Oil304 Stainless Steel
    		Flange6Yes4000000000000000000000000
     
    Style C
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Breather Vents. Breather Vents with Cap, Style C.
    Image of Product. Replacement Screen. Front orientation. Breather Vent Screens. Breather Vents with Cap, Style C.

    Replacement Screen

    Breather Vents
    Replacement
    Screens
    For Opening
    Dia.
    Max. Flow
    Rate, gpm
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Ht.
    For Use
    With
    Screen Material
    Mount
    Type
    No. of Bolt
    Holes
    Bolts
    Included
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    Each
    Each
    Steel Body
     
    304 Stainless Steel Cap
    2 1/8"202205 3/4"Air, OilNylon
    		Flange6Yes4000000000000000000000000000
     
    Steel Cap
    2 1/8"115Not Rated5 1/8"Air, Oil304 Stainless Steel
    		Flange6Yes10000000000000000000000000
    2 1/8"115Not Rated6 1/8"Air, OilNylon
    		Flange6Yes100000000000000000000000000
    2 1/8"1901506 1/8"Air, OilNylon
    		Flange6Yes40000000000000000000000000
     

    Weather Resistant Breather Vents

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Breather Vents. Weather Resistant Breather Vents, Threaded NPT Male, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Breather Vents. Weather Resistant Breather Vents, Slip On Female, Style C.

    Threaded

    NPT Male,

    Style A

    Slip On Female

    Style C

    Shield outdoor pipe and tank openings from the environment. Also known as vent caps, these breather vents have screens to allow air flow while blocking debris. Use them to prevent excess vacuum and pressure in your equipment.
    Threaded NPT Male
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Breather Vents. Weather Resistant Breather Vents, Threaded NPT Male, Style A.

    Style A

    Screen
    Style
    Pipe
    Size
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Max.
    Pressure
    Max.
    Temp.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    For Use
    With
    Material
    Construction
    Mesh
    Size
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    Each
    Zinc-Plated Steel Body and Fitting
    A3/8
    		Not RatedNot RatedNot Rated1 1/4"1 1/4"Air304 Stainless Steel
    		Wire Mesh100 × 100
    		14000000000000000
    A1/2
    		Not RatedNot RatedNot Rated1 7/16"1 1/4"Air304 Stainless Steel
    		Wire Mesh100 × 100
    		1400000000000000
     
    Slip On Female
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Breather Vents. Weather Resistant Breather Vents, Slip On Female, Style C.

    Style C

    Style C—Style C has a set screw to secure in place.
    Screen
    Style
    Pipe
    Size
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Max.
    Pressure
    Max.
    Temp.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    For Use
    With
    Material
    Construction
    Screen Opening
    Size
    Features
    Each
    Zinc-Plated Steel Body and Fitting
    C1
    		Not RatedNot RatedNot Rated1 1/2"2 1/2"AirSteelPerforated1/8"Set Screw0000000000000
    C1 1/4
    		Not RatedNot RatedNot Rated1 1/2"2 1/2"AirSteelPerforated1/8"Set Screw000000000000
    C1 1/2
    		Not RatedNot RatedNot Rated1 3/4"2 3/4"AirSteelPerforated1/8"Set Screw000000000000
    C2
    		Not RatedNot RatedNot Rated2 3/4"4"AirSteelPerforated1/8"Set Screw0000000000000
     

    Lockable Breather Vents with Cap

    Secure access to vented openings in pipe and tanks—the cap can be locked to prevent tampering. These breather vents allow you to add a filling port to your hydraulic tank while protecting against excess pressure and vacuum. Use them to stop debris from entering your tank. Breather vents mount on top of standard tank openings with included hardware. Padlock is not included.
    Flange Mount
    Image of Product. Steel with 304 Stainless Steel Screen. Front orientation. Breather Vents. Lockable Breather Vents with Cap, Flange Mount.
    Image of Product. Steel with Nylon Plastic Screen. Front orientation. Breather Vents. Lockable Breather Vents with Cap, Flange Mount, Nylon Screen.

    Steel with 304

    Stainless

    Steel Screen

    Steel with

    Nylon Plastic

    Screen

    For Opening
    Dia.
    Max.
    Pressure
    Ht.
    For Use
    With
    Cap
    Material
    Screen Material
    No. of Bolt
    Holes
    Bolts
    Included
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    For Max. Padlock
    Shackle Dia.
    Each
    Steel Body
    2 1/8"Not Rated5 1/8"Air, OilSteel304 Stainless Steel
    		6Yes103/8"0000000000000
    2 1/8"Not Rated5 1/8"Air, OilSteel304 Stainless Steel
    		6Yes403/8"000000000000
    2 1/8"Not Rated6 1/8"Air, OilSteelNylon
    		6Yes103/8"000000000000
    2 1/8"Not Rated6 1/8"Air, OilSteelNylon
    		6Yes403/8"000000000000
     

    Moisture Absorbing Breather Vents

    Keep moisture, dirt, and debris from entering your oil reservoirs. The silica gel inside these breather vents absorbs moisture from the air, preventing rust from forming inside your tanks. The gel changes from blue to pink as it becomes saturated, letting you know it needs to be replaced. A second filter blocks dust and other particles from getting inside. These breather vents allow air to flow in and out of your lubrication system, keeping excess vacuum or pressure from building up in cylinders, gear boxes, and tanks.
    Steel Body—NPT Male
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Breather Vents. Moisture Absorbing Breather Vents, Steel Body—NPT Male.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Breather Vent Repair Kits. Moisture Absorbing Breather Vents.

    Repair Kits

    For an extended service life, use breather vents with a steel body. They are stronger than breather vents with plastic bodies and hold up better when exposed to chemicals. A window lets you check the color of the gel.
    Repair Kits—No need to replace the entire unit when the gel is saturated—use rebuild kits to add fresh gel and to replace the window, filters, and gaskets.
    Breather Vents
    Repair Kits
    Pipe
    Size
    For Tank Cap.,
    gal.
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Ht.
    Dia.
    For Use
    With
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    Each
    Each
    Steel Body
    2
    		1 to 80085 scfm @ 1 psi22011 1/2"10 1/8"Air10000000000000000000000000000000
    2
    		1 to 1,30085 scfm @ 1 psi22013 3/4"10 1/8"Air100000000000000000000000000000
    2
    		1 to 2,40080 scfm @ 1 psi22018 1/4"10 1/8"Air100000000000000000000000000000
    3
    		1 to 4,000205 scfm @ 1 psi22019 1/4"15 1/2"Air100000000000000000000000000000
     
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