Dryer Basics: Why Do Compressed Air Systems Need Drying Anyway?

Why Do Compressed Air Systems Need Drying

Manufacturing and processing has seen a boom in compressed air usage over the last decade or so. Devices and controls have become more sophisticated and in turn less tolerant of damp compressed air.

Traditionally, moisture in compressed air was simply tolerated. Despite the fact it can cause trouble in pneumatic systems, solenoid valves and air powered motor

Moisture can also:

• Cause rust and increased wear and tear on moving parts in production equipment by washing away lubricants
• Paints applied with moist compressed air have trouble with adherence, finish and even color consistency
• Pneumatic controls can rust, experience a build-up of scale, have orifices clogged resulting in product damage or shutdowns
• Can freeze in control lines
• Cause corrosion of air or gas operated instruments, giving false readings – as a worst case scenario can result in unnecessary shuts downs

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