Compressed Air Dryers : your guide (final one!)
Membrane air dryers
The final type of air dryer for your compressor, is the membrane air dryer. As the name indicates, it runs incoming air over thousands of hollow fibres to rid it of moisture.
The air builds up on the membrane until it migrates through to the other side, which is low pressure. A dry gas is then run through, carrying the moisture away for expulsion.
The performance of a membrane air dryer and its dew point depend on the temperature of the incoming air. Although a proper setup will result in incredibly low dew points. They are often a second or even third stage dryer.
Why choose a membrane air dryer?
Membrane air dryer and filter sets are a popular choice for medical use thanks to the low dew point in a controlled environment resulting in small amounts of high-quality air. They will provide clean, dry air in environments with strict safety or environmental requirements such as noise and corrosion sensitive areas, areas without electrical supply and locations with explosion proof requirement. If you need an air dryer for a laboratory, dentist’s office or hospital, these can be an ideal low-cost solution.
Reasons to go for a membrane air dryer
- These systems are convenient to use, more cost-effective, and require less maintenance since they have no moving parts.
- Operate continuously without using electricity
- Quiet and dependable
- High-quality air compression
- In need of a point-of-use air dryer for industrial use? Then the desiccant dryer is more likely to fit your needs.
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