Why Refrigerated Dryers?
Liquid water in a compressed air stream increases the cost of operation. It contributes to unnecessary product rejects and countless hours of unscheduled maintenance. Air tool lubricant gets washed away creating unnecessary wear. Highly acidic, this condensed water eats away at air motors and valves and, contaminates finished goods.
Dry air pays dividends for years to come. Refrigerated dryers deliver...
- 33°F to 39°F dewpoint to provide the best value
- Lowest initial cost
- They are the best choice when the ambient temperature where the compressed air is used will remain higher than the pressure dew point
- A 33°F to 39°F dew point is ideal for most indoor areas.
At an ambient temperature of 75°F and 75% relative humidity, a typical 500 scfm air compressor takes in 90 gallons of water vapor every 24 hours. Discharging air at 100°F and 100 psig, a well-maintained aftercooler may remove about 57 gallons. That leaves 33 gallons inside your air system. Producing a 38°F dewpoint a refrigerated dryer removes an additional 29 gallons.
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