When people are looking for better filtration, they often choose a desiccant filter in place of a standard dust cap. This helps to protect against the smallest particles that can damage machinery and lead to expensive repairs and possible down time. It works by filtering the smallest particles as air is drawn into equipment, and the desiccant can remove damaging moisture.
How It Works
A desiccant filter is part of a breather, and it is used in place of a standard dust cap. When the contaminated air enters the top of the breather, it passes through a layered filter media, which prevents the solid particles from entering the breather. As a result, it helps to protect equipment from excessive wear. There is also a bed of silica gel with beads that work to attract moisture. It removes moisture from the air and draws moisture out from inside the equipment. This further protects the equipment and prevents it from rusting or suffering excessive wear.
What’s in the Desiccant Filter
The desiccant filter has a center tube, which is made of rugged nylon material. There is a secondary filter media, which prevents any dust or tiny particles from entering. The secondary oil mist collector is polyurethane foam, and it collects oil mist and evenly distributes air over the filter media and moisture absorbing silica gel. The silica gel removes moisture, and there is polyurethane foam that collects oil mist and distributes air. Finally, the air intakes are opened based on the flow requirements.
