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Falk AirMax & AirMax Plus ® TM ® Gear Product Brochure Minimize Wear and Optimize Drive Life

AirMax & AirMaxPlus Moisture and Particulate Protection for Enclosed Gear Drives A leading cause of gearbox failure is lubricant contamination or corrosion inside the box from intrusion of moisture or particulate. Keeping the inside of the gearbox sufficiently clean and free of these harmful materials is critical to long life operation. AirMax and AirMax Plus gearbox breathers provide the level of protection you need for your critical investment. Whatever your needs, there is a Falk AirMax breather to protect your gearbox. AirMax For years the AirMax filter has supplied excellent...

AirMax Key Benefits • Prevents moisture ingression into the gear drive • Allows moisture to exit the gear drive • Improved lubricant performance, reducing downtime and repair costs • Long life Features • 99.7% efficient at 3 microns • Corrosion-resistant ABS plastic housing • Plated steel core prevents media distortion • Scheduled changeout every two years Contamination Protection for Continuous Running In typical operating systems, the lubricant is warmer than the ambient air, but after the drive is shut down, the temperature inside the drive begins to equalize with the ambient air. During...

Simple, Dependable Lubricant Protection How it Works AirMax Breather Performs as a Gate to Prevent Moisture from Entering the Gear Drive During the ª inhalationº cycle, the AirMax media blocks moisture from entering the gear drive. During the ª exhalationº cycle, the media allows the moisture in the gear drive to exit. The moisture is carried off the media by the exiting air, therefore permanently removing it from the gear drive. In typical operating systems, the lubricant is warmer than the ambient air, but after the drive is shut down, the temperature inside the drive begins to equalize...

AirMaxPlus AM-2 Key Benefits • Prevents moisture ingression into the gear drive • Easy to identify when filter needs to be changed based on color changes • Improved lubricant performance, reducing downtime and repair costs • Long life Features • Bi-directional controlled airflow • Strong polycarbonate housing • Vapor-absorbent desiccant material • Scheduled changeout every year or as indicated by desiccant color change Protects Against Moisture for Intermittent Running The AM-2 is built to stand up to the wide variety of applications that can take advantage of the AirMax Plus moisture and...

Simple, Dependable Lubricant Protection How it Works As wet, dirty air is drawn through the unit, multiple 3-micron polyester filter elements remove solid particulate, and the color-indicating silica gel extracts moisture. When air is expelled from the container, the top foam pad prevents oil mist from contacting silica gel or entering the atmosphere. The breather is outfitted with a resilient nylon standpipe and a clear polycarbonate body which allows for easy monitoring of the highcontrast silica gel. Foam Pad Reduces oil mist that contacts silica gel during exhalation and ensures...

Key Benefits • Prevents moisture ingression into the gear drive • Easy to identify when filter needs to be replaced based on color changes • Improved lubricant performance, reducing downtime and repair costs • Eliminates rust-forming condensation • Prevents sludge deposits and water-contaminated oil • Long life AirMaxPlus AM-HG-8 The Best Protection for Washdown and High Humidity Applications The AM-HG-8 is the most advanced AirMax Plus filter, providing the highest level of moisture and contamination control features. The AM-HG-8 adds an expansion chamber system with diaphragm and check...

Advanced System Protection How it Works As wet, dirty air is drawn through the unit, multiple 3-micron polyester filter elements remove solid particulate, and the color-indicating silica gel extracts moisture. The diaphragm allows for expansion/contraction of the air within the casing as a result of temperature variations during steady-state operations. When air is expelled from the container, the top foam pad prevents oil mist from contacting silica gel or entering the atmosphere. The hygroscopic agent is partially reactivated by the dry air passing back through. Foam Pad Reduces oil mist...

Continuous Running Washdown Air Volume AirMax AirMax Plus AM-2 AirMax Plus AM-HG-8 √ Yes √ √ High Contamination - High Humidity • Normal No High Contamination - Low Humidity High Contamination - Average Humidity < 200 ft3 √ • > 200 ft 3 • • • √ √ √ √ Recommended • Acceptable AirMaxPlus AM-2 Falk AirMaxPlus 10

Intermittent Running Washdown Air Volume AirMax AirMax Plus AM-2 AirMax Plus AM-HG-8 √ Yes √ > 200 ft 3 √ • √ √ High Contamination - High Humidity • √ Normal No High Contamination - Low Humidity High Contamination - Average Humidity < 200 ft3 √ √ Recommended • Acceptable AirMaxPlus AM-HG-8 AirMax Falk AirMaxPlus 11

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