Dryer for compressed air are essential for well-functioning air compressor systems. Moisture is inevitable with air compression — it’s a natural byproduct of the system, and without removal, your facility will soon gave a moisture problem. Here are some of the advantages you can expect when you add an dryer for compressed air to your compression system:

Prevents freezing: If vapor condenses into water, the water can freeze in the face of low temperatures. Freezing can lead to jams in moving components. It can also accumulate on process lines and interfere with process or product fluid movement.

Removes contamination: Contamination is a serious danger for industries using high-purity compressed air. Areas like plasma generation, food and pharmaceutical products manufacturing, laser cutting and welding, painting, coating and shot blasting all require pure compressed air to function. If water builds up, efficiency decreases, productivity slows or products get damaged.

Halts water buildup: Water will build up in small pockets within downstream equipment without moisture removal. Too much buildup can cause sensitive equipment to perform inaccurately, harming production quality and output.

Reduces microbial growth: The pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries use compressed air to mix and convey product. Water is prone to bacteria growth, and any water in your condensed air system can quickly lead to food and beverage spoilage or contamination. Additionally, small amounts of microbes in pharmaceutical plant products can result in entire batches being thrown out to avoid health risks.

Improves efficiency: If your facility uses air-powered equipment and tools powered by energy from compressed air systems, water will reduce its efficiency. It can damage internal components and reduce the power delivered, impacting production.

Inhibits corrosion: Water is excellent at corroding steel. Components like pipes, drums, vessels and tanks are typically made from steel and will begin to break down when moisture buildup turns to water and corrosion. When corrosion forms, process and product streams can quickly become contaminated.