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Filters
Filters are devices that separate and remove particles and contaminants from the air. They are vital components of any compressed air system, cleansing the air before it enters or exits the compressor. Air compressor filters remove impurities such as dust, moisture, bacteria, oil, lubricants and other pollutants.
Ambient air contains numerous impurities, including moisture and humidity, dust and debris and even industrial pollutants like hydrocarbons. When an air compressor draws in this ambient air, these contaminants are compressed and delivered to the rest of the system, potentially harming equipment components, decreasing efficiency and impacting product quality.
There are many types of air compressor air filters, including high-quality air filtration systems from Quincy Compressor. Each employs different filtration principles to remove impurities from compressed air and ensure it’s clean and safe before being used in various applications.
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The purpose of an air filter is simple — to remove particulates and debris and purify the compressor’s air stream. However, different air compressor filters complete this task in varying ways. That’s why choosing the right air filter for your compressor is essential, depending on your equipment, the kind of particles you need to filter out of the airflow, workplace conditions and air quality requirements.
Some of the most common types of air filters and their applications include:
- Particulate filters: This first line of defense removes coarse, solid particles, such as dust, metal and wood particles and pollen. It can also remove liquid, oil and other contaminants that could damage your equipment.
- Adsorber filters: Adsorption filters like activated carbon filters attract and trap harmful gases like vapors and chemical fumes, ensuring the air is clean and safe in environments where air purity is crucial.
- Coalescing filters: If you’re worried about moisture or oil affecting product quality, coalescing filters can coalesce small droplets of liquid into larger ones, removing these from the airstream.
Some applications may require more than one filter, allowing you to target multiple types of particulates.
Air filters allow you to improve the air quality of your compressed air, which benefits your entire air compression system, including the downstream dryers, air pipes and pneumatic tools. Here’s how:
- Prevents damage to machine components by removing contaminants
- Ensures equipment operates at peak efficiency by providing clean air
- Eliminates oil and dust that could contaminate final product quality
- Prolongs the lifespan of machines and equipment
Quincy offers an extensive range of air compressor filters to match your precise filtration needs and application requirements. From standard filters to high-pressure models, our air filtration solutions provide many advantages:
- User-friendly design: Quincy filters can be installed quickly and easily into your existing network.
- Reliable performance: Our air compressor filters are backed by our Air Quality Performance Guarantee, meaning they’ll run for 12 months or 8,000 hours before requiring replacement.
- Compatibility: Our filters are compatible with any compressor technology.
- High standards: Many Quincy filters meet or exceed ISO 8573 air quality standards. If they don’t perform as expected, we will repair or replace them.
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