Pneumatic filter
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A pneumatic filter is a device which removes contaminants from a
Usage
It is now common to have various stages of filtration employed in a filter-regulator-lubricator form factor, usually with the different filter housings connected. Air filtration applications are diverse and include end-user sectors such as cleanroom environments,[1] biomedical, analytical instrumentation, food processing, marine and aviation, agriculture, manufacturing, food and beverage packaging and a host of other uses.
Primary filters
Typical commercial pneumatic filters will remove particles as small as 5 micrometres from the air. The filters protect pneumatic devices from damage that would be caused by these contaminants. These contaminants include lubricant particles ejected by the compressor, dirt particles, small water droplets or aerosols.
Secondary filters & membrane air dryers
Secondary filters are used for a variety of applications and can remove particles as small as 50 nanometres in size. These secondary filters can remove fumes, odors, vapor, mist, moisture, oil, and tiny particles from the air stream.
In addition, special "point-of-use" air drying devices (called membrane air dryers) may be used to depress the pressure
Membrane air dryers, however, may be easily damaged through any contact with liquid droplets (water or oil) so they should be protected with a high-efficiency coalescing (nano) air filter, positioned either immediately upstream (or integrated within) the membrane air dryer housing. Membrane dryers are primarily used with equipment's that are especially sensitive to water vapor such as paint booths, two-part mixing equipment (polyurethane sealants), polyurethane dispensers, PUR-applicators (edge-banding equipment), laser-cutting machinery, CMM's, industrial ink-jet printers, or even for laboratory use.
References
- ^ Kolstad, Charles (28 November 2022). "What Is a Pneumatic Filter?". Tameson.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.