Compressor Filters

A compressor air filter is a filter used to remove solid dirt/particles, water, oil mist, oil, moisture and contaminants such as rust and carbon from the compressed air source.
Compressor air filters are installed in condensing airlines to prevent water, solids and oil contaminants from entering air compressors. One cubic meter of compressed air contains millions of dirt particles. Of course, this is accompanied by significant amounts of water and vaporous oil, as well as heavy metals. If you do not remove these contaminants using compressor air filters, they compromise the operation of crucial process components.

Why Do You Need to Filter the Air in the Compressor?
One cubic meter of compressed can contain hundreds of millions of particles, water and oil contaminants. If all of these contaminants get into the system, they greatly inhibit the operation of system components such as cylinders and valves. They cause gaskets to swell and wear prematurely, resulting in high energy, maintenance and downtime costs.

The service life of a compressor air filter depends on the process flow rate and the contamination level of the process air. The dirt holding capacity of a filter also affects how long it will last. Performing regular system checks daily for signs of oversaturation and wear will help you determine the expected life of the filter. You should also use an automatic differential pressure gauge to alert you when it's time to replace the elements.

A good compressor air filter should have the following characteristics:
High efficiency in removing contaminants
Low pressure drop
Support high flow rate
Corrosion resistant
Meet industrial quality requirements
Long-lasting and reliable performance
High dirt holding capacity
High temperature and pressure resistance