Clean, quality air is a vital component to many manufacturing processes. Even if your end process doesn’t require absolutely pure compressed air, quality air is still vital to the operation of the compressed air system and leads to many benefits including less ongoing maintenance and increased energy efficiency and cost savings.
Air Filtration
Dust and dirt particles can cause damage to the compressor element, reducing performance and potentially increasing operating costs. Compressed air filters consist of layers of glass fiber filter media distributed randomly and oriented in all directions. Special filtration elements prevent contaminants from passing into the compressor, while allowing the appropriate volume of air to flow freely into the compressor.
Oil Filtration
Like intake air, compressor oil is not immune to contaminants. Because oil is used to lubricate the compressor element bearings, dust and dirt can lead to performance losses in the rotor element and housing. Advanced oil filters feature high-grade filtration efficiency, temperature resistance and the ability to withstand high operating pressures.
How Filtration Works
In compressed air systems, filters are engineered to capture even the smallest of contaminants. Check out this animated video that illustrates the three main types of filtration principles that keep your compressed air system clean and free of contaminants:
Learn more about Atlas Copco filter products and the filtration process. Request a free copy of Atlas Copco’s Compressed Air Manual or contact us.
