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Humidity
Humidity is in the air every day, and it increases when air is
compressed. Once humidity, or water vapor, enters compressed air
systems, it accumulates and condenses into free water, the
number one cause of deterioration in air tools and equipment.
WIX AquaChek® Filters Remove Water
WIX AquaChek® air drying filters provide unsurpassed protection
from water, rust and corrosion. The super-absorbent polymer
fibers that make up the media are pleated and inserted into a
spinon filter housing. As water molecules come in contact with
the polymer, they react with it to form a molecular bond that
never releases.
How the Polymer Works
The polymer opens up from its coiled position and encapsulates
each molecule, changing the liquid to a semi-solid. This forms a
molecular bond with the water that will not release, even if the
media becomes saturated. The super-absorbent polymer media traps
particulates down to 0.5 microns and reduces relative humidity
in the air downstream to 50 percent or less. AquaChek® filters
capture up to 28 times their weight in water, or 40 to 90
ounces.
Solid, Unique Construction
The polymer absorbent media is housed in a specially coated
steel can. The AquaChek® filter’s base plate, spring and center
tube are all zinc coated, and they also feature a nitrile rubber
gasket and rubber element support, ensuring long filter life. At
full saturation, AquaChek® filters create no more than a
half-pound of pressure drop.
Installation Information
Installation of AquaChek® filters requires a filter mounting
base, an isolation circuit for filter change-out and tools to
cut and thread the air line at the location the filter mounting
base is being installed. AquaChek® filters are available from
AMSOIL as singles or in kits with all components necessary for
installation, including the mounting base, filter, sealing tape,
gauge, check valve and fittings. AquaChek® filters are
compatible for use as a single point of moisture control or for
system-wide filtration.
Changing the AquaChek®
Filter change-out varies according to compressed air systems and
humidity levels, but intervals should not exceed six months. An
AquaChek® filter left in service past the recommended service
life will not release the captured water. However, water can
collect in the filter and pass through when the polymer reaches
saturation. |
