Pneumatic separators, commonly also called water separators, are pneumatic air preparationdevices used to remove water or mist from pneumatic systems. They can also act as filters to remove any unwanted – sometimes harmful – contaminants from the system, such as dust particles.
Why use pneumatic separators?
Pneumatic separators are an important part of keeping a pneumatic or compressed air system running smoothly. Failure to remove moisture the system can result in condensation in piping, pneumatic tools and instruments, leading to damage and premature failure.
Condensed water can cause corrosion to the storage and distribution system, as well as damage to production machinery and your application's end products. Liquid water can also wash away pre-lubricants on cylinders and valves, decreasing their operational life. Water in a pneumatic system also reduces production efficiency and increases maintenance costs.
Features and benefits of pneumatic separators
Features and benefits of pneumatic separators may include:
Lightweight design that is easy to install and adjust
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Part of SMC’s modular air preparation range the
AC-B can be combined with other components such as a lubricator, soft start valve and mist separators of similar body size to meet the requirements of most air preparation systems. Transparent Bowl ...
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SMC’s AW-B series of compact filter regulators combine
a filter and regulator into one unit saving on space a piping. Part of SMC’s modular air prep range the AW-B can be combined with other components such as a lubricator, soft ...
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High adjustment accuracy.Large decompression capacity for very stable
performance.Use independently or integrated into an SMC FRL module (2000 series).Supplied with mounting bracket:Dry air must be filtered at 0.3 μm (moisture separator).
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Micro mist separators from SMC are lightweight and
easy to install, minimising the time spent on installation. The bowl guards in the AFD series are clear enabling users to view from any angle. Simple and interchangeable mountingLightweight design.
