Filtration, regulation and treatment of compressed air
Compressed air treatment is an indispensable part of the compressor system. You need to treat compressed air because it naturally has dust particles, oil and, last but not least, condensate. This combination is very damaging to any device you connect to the compressor. Corrosion, clogging and sticking of moving parts shorten the life of valves, pneumatic tools and automated line components. That's why we bring you a comprehensive air treatment program that includes air dryers, filters, pressure regulators, separators and cyclone separators. With our air treatment program , you can extend the life of your entire compressor system many times over and avoid expensive service or line downtime. More on how to filter and condition air in the sequel.
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Basic principles of air treatment:
- drying - air dryers(condensation dryers, adsorption dryers, membrane dryers)
- filtration - air filters according to ISO 8573(air filtration, high pressure filters, process filters, vacuum filters)
- regulation - air pressure regulators on the distribution lines before the application itself
- getting rid of condensate and oil(cyclone separators, water-oil separation)
What to follow - Compressed air quality classes according to ISO 8573-1
How do you know what quality of compressed air to have for your application? The ISO 8573-1 standard is the guideline. The quality of the produced air is described in the standard by seven classes, from 0 to 6. Each class has a prescribed maximum content of solids, water and oil. Different purity classes are therefore required for different applications and flow rates. For example, for workshop air, the standard prescribes a quality of 4-4-5. The three numbers indicate the three prescribed quality classes in the order - solids quality class, water quality class, oil quality class. The highest demands are of course in the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries.
We talk in detail about the quality classes in our article from the advisory board: How to filter compressed air
Step-by-step air treatment
It is best to use an air dryerbehind the compressor to ensure that the condensate is removed. It is recommended to use a pre-filter between the air dryer and the compressor. There are different requirements for artisans and different requirements in a medical environment. Therefore, the purity of the air in microns needs to be determined. This filtration is then placed behind the dryer. Finally, we can regulate the compressed air to the desired pressure (atmospheres). All the accessories that we use to treat the air will wear out over time and the filter cartridges or granulate will need to be replaced. We use clogging indicators or differential pressure gauges to measure filter wear. This accessory can only be found on better filters for compressed air treatment.
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Air pressure regulator in metal design up to 18 bar. Compressed air control with 850 l/min flow rate in 1 thread 1/4" size. Regulation range 0 - 12 bar. Application mainly in...
Metal filter for filtration of compressed air from a compressor at 20 um to 18 bar with a maximum flow of 1,300 l/min. Connection 1/4" pipe thread. Possibility to change the...
Air pressure regulator with metal filter up to 18 bar. Compressed air regulator with a flow rate of 2,600 l/min in size 2 1/2" thread. Regulation range 0 - 12 bar. Filtration...
Accessories and spare parts for METAL WORK air treatment units. Replacement filter insert 20 um for filter size 3/8"-1/2" as replacement insert for FDM and FWA air filters.
Connection kit allowing the connection of two components from the B2 series of treatment units such as regulator, filter, lubricator of size 1.
Miniature compressed air regulator with 20 um filter in plastic design up to 12 bar. Compressed air regulation from 0 to 10 atmospheres with a maximum flow rate of 600 l/min....
Accessories and spare parts for METAL WORK air treatment units. Replacement filter insert 5 um for filter size 3/8"-1/2" as replacement insert for FDM and FWA air filters.
Air treatment units A1. Simple compressed air control with AFR pressure regulators with 1/4" air filtration and 750 l/min air flow. Included in the delivery is a pressure gauge...
precision compressed air pressure regulator DRF31-3GS with a flow rate of 540 l/min. Control range 0.1 to 3 bar. Inlet pressure up to 16 bar and connection via 1/4" thread....
Metal filter up to 18 bar with 20 µm cartridge for a flow rate of 4 300 l/min in size 2 with 3/8" thread. Application mainly in industry, laboratory, measuring and control...
Replacement oil seal for METAL WORK compact filters size 1/8" - 1/4".
Metal filter up to 18 bar with 20 µm cartridge for a flow rate of 4 300 l/min in size 2 with 1/2" thread. Application mainly in industry, laboratory, measuring and control...
Replacement diaphragm for A2 - A2MR-38 pressure regulators. Simple diaphragm exchange for re-adjusting the air pressure from 0.5 - 8 bar. Suitable for the following units :...
Accessories and spare parts for METAL WORK air treatment units. Replacement filter insert 20 um for filter size 1/4" as replacement insert for FDM and FWA air filters.
The filter cartridge with filtering capability is suitable for the exchange of A1 air treatment units. The 5 um - 1/4" version can filter 750 l/min of air compressed to a...
Replacement diaphragm for A2 - A2MR-12 pressure regulators. Simple diaphragm exchange for re-adjusting the air pressure from 0.5 - 8 bar. Suitable for the following units :...
Replacement container for lubrication unit A2 - A2NL-14. Simple container change with lock on the following units: A2L-14, A2U-14.
Fixing angle for air handling units A2F-14, A2L-14. Attachment of filters and lubricator of A2F units to the unit body.
Fixing angle for air treatment units A2R-12, A2S-12. Attachment by means of a lock nut on the pressure regulator.
Hub module size 2 air handling units - B2 allow air sampling with certain parameters inside the modular series. Tapping output via 4 x 1/4" thread. Mthe possibility of taking...
Lubricator in metal design up to 18 bar with a flow rate of 4,500 l/min in size 2 with 3/8" thread for efficient oil mist doses for lubricating pneumatic tools or drives on...
Metal filter for filtration of compressed air from a compressor at 20 um to 18 bar with a maximum flow of 3,100 l/min. Connection 3/8" pipe thread. Possibility to change the...
Miniature compressed air filter with 20 um filtration in plastic design up to 12 bar with a maximum flow rate of 1,200 l/min. Connection via 1/4" female pipe thread.
Mounting angle for mounting miniature compressed air treatment units P2 and B2 in 1/4" size. INmade of black painted steel.
Mounting angle for mounting 1/4" size units. Accessories and spare parts for METAL WORK air treatment units.
Accessories and spare parts for METAL WORK air treatment units. Replacement filter insert 5 um for filter size 3/4"-1" as replacement insert for FDM and FWA air filters.
AAFC cyclone separator in 3/8" design with a flow rate of 1,000 l/min for partial removal of condensate from compressed air. Here the flow changes to rotational and due to the...
Accessories and spare parts for METAL WORK air treatment units. Mounting angle for mounting units in sizes 3/8"-1/2".
Accessories and spare parts for METAL WORK air treatment units. Replacement container for METAL WORK filters size 3/8"-1/2".
Regulators for pressure reduction of compressed air and other non-volatile and non-toxic gases. Maximum inlet pressure 40 bar, various outlet pressures, operating temperature...
Complete unit in metal design up to 18 bar. Regulation, filtration, lubrication of compressed air with a flow rate of 4,600 l/min in size 3 with 1" thread. Regulation range 0 -...
Fixing angle for mounting of metal compressed air treatment units B2 in size 2 for threads 3/8" - 1/2". Inmade of black painted steel.
Accessories and spare parts for METAL WORK air treatment units. Replacement container for METAL WORK lubricators size 3/8"-1/2".
Miniature compressed air regulator in plastic design up to 12 bar. Compressed air regulation from 0 to 10 atmospheres with a maximum flow rate of 600 l/min. Connection via 1/4"...
Compressed air treatment units in metal design up to 18 bar. Compressed air control with a flow rate of 650 l/min in 1/4" size. Application mainly in industry, laboratory,...
Size 1 mounting nut for FUTURA air treatment units such as pressure regulator or pressure regulator with filter. For mounting the angle for fixing the unit.
Accessories and spare parts for METAL WORK air treatment units. Replacement filter insert 5 um for filter size 1/4" as replacement insert for FDM and FWA air filters.
Standard connection set for FUTURA size 1 air handling units without wall bracket. The kit can be used to connect any 2 modules of a given size together without the need for...
Condensation dryer of compressed air to a dew point of +3°C. Maximum input pressure is 14 bar with a flow rate of up to 20 m³/hr (333 l/min) and connection via external thread...
Air treatment units A1. Air lubrication for pneumatic tools and automation technology. Oil in the air extends the life of pneumatic components. Lubricator design 1/2" with air...