From Gast Group
When air is compressed in a tank system, water accumulates in the tank. To understand how this works, think of a stack of sponges saturated with water. Exert pressure on the sponges and water comes out. Compressing volumes of air has the same effect. The humidity in the air accumulates in the tank, which will require draining. If you are considering a tank system for an application that requires moisture-free air, the design should include a refrigerated, or desiccant type air dryer. Consult your Gast Distributor for more information.
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