ABAC - Air Compressor

Applications & Use Cases

• Providing clean, dry compressed air for pneumatic tools and machinery in food production lines.
• Supplying air for packaging equipment, ensuring product integrity and preventing moisture contamination.
• Used in control systems and instrumentation that require dry air to operate reliably.
• Supporting general plant air requirements where moisture removal is critical for equipment longevity and process quality.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Refrigerated air dryers for this class of equipment typically handle flow rates from 1,000 to 5,000 litres per minute (35-175 CFM), depending on the specific model and compressor pairing.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, power requirements are typically single-phase 230V or three-phase 400V, 50Hz, with power consumption varying based on dryer capacity.

Pressure dew point

These units are designed to achieve a pressure dew point of typically +3°C, which is suitable for most general industrial and food processing applications requiring dry air.

Refrigerant type

Modern refrigerated dryers commonly use environmentally compliant refrigerants, such as R134a or R410A, in line with current F-Gas regulations.

Inlet air temperature

Typically, these dryers are designed to operate with an inlet air temperature up to 50-60°C, suitable for air discharged directly from an air compressor.

Maximum working pressure

Units of this type commonly handle maximum working pressures up to 10-16 bar (145-232 psi), aligning with standard industrial compressed air systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary function of a refrigerated air dryer?

  A refrigerated air dryer removes moisture from compressed air by cooling it, causing water vapour to condense into liquid, which is then drained away. This prevents corrosion and damage to pneumatic equipment and contamination of products.

• Why is dry compressed air important in food processing?

• How does this 'DRY (C55) A3V7021' model compare to other air dryer types?

• What maintenance is typically required for a refrigerated air dryer?

• Can this unit be used with any air compressor?