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Why filter compressed air and gas?
Submicronic contaminants in
compressed air systems plug
orifices of sensitive pneumatic
instrumentation, wear out seals,
erode system components, reduce
the absorptive capacity of desiccant
air/gas dehydrators, foul heat
transfer surfaces, reduce air tool
efficiency, and damage finished
products. The results include product
rejects, lost production time and
increased maintenance expense.
For example, trace amounts of
submicronic oil can cause serious fish eye blemishing in automotive Finishing operations. Water left in
air lines can freeze during exposure
to cold temperatures, blocking flow
or rupturing pipes. Compressor
lubricant not captured in a Coalescing filter will eventually collect in
pneumatic components, causing
premature component repair
or replacement. Environmental
concerns will be raised if oily,
compressed air is continually
discharged into the atmosphere .
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