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Compressed Air Dryers

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Overview: The document provides comprehensive information on Balston's nitrogen generation systems, focusing on membrane and PSA technologies for air drying. These systems are designed to deliver clean, dry compressed air with low dewpoints, suitable for various industrial applications.
Product Features: Key features include unattended 24-hour operation, compact and silent design, no need for desiccant changes, and easy installation and operation.
Membrane Air Dryers: Balston Membrane Air Dryers use advanced coalescing technology and innovative membrane systems to achieve dewpoints as low as -40°F (-40°C). They are explosion-proof, require no electricity, and are designed for continuous operation with minimal maintenance.
Principle of Operation: The drying process involves coalescing filtration to remove oil and water droplets, followed by membrane drying where water vapor is selectively permeated through hollow fibers, resulting in dry air output.
Product Specifications: Various models are available with specific flow rates and pressure requirements. Maintenance is limited to semi-annual prefilter cartridge changes.
Applications: Suitable for moisture-sensitive areas, pneumatic equipment, analytical instrumentation, and general laboratory air supply. Effective in preventing freeze-ups and protecting electronic components from moisture damage.
IT Series Membrane Dryers: Designed for point-of-use applications, offering dewpoints of +35°F (+2°C) or +15°F (-9°C) when used with refrigerated air dryers.
Conclusion: Balston's nitrogen generation systems provide efficient, low-maintenance solutions for industrial air drying needs, ensuring reliable performance and protection against moisture-related issues.
Advantages and Specifications: The document highlights the benefits of membrane technology over traditional refrigerant air dryers, particularly for use in Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM) and other applications requiring dry compressed air.
Key Features: Membrane air dryers require no electricity, offer high efficiency with coalescing filters, and need minimal maintenance. They provide a constant dewpoint of 35°F (2°C), which is 13% drier than refrigerant dryers.
Specifications: Models CM0080-35 and CM0150-35 offer flow rates of 8 SCFM and 15 SCFM respectively, with specific operating conditions and wall-mountable design.
Applications and Benefits: Suitable for CNC/CMM machinery, HVAC systems, and electronics. They eliminate moisture problems in electrical cabinets, reducing maintenance costs by up to 80% and are environmentally friendly.
Customer Testimonials: Customers report significant savings in maintenance costs and improved production time, highlighting the elimination of rust and moisture problems in compressed air lines.
Cabinet Dryers: Designed to eliminate moisture problems in electrical cabinets and motors, with key specifications including a delivered dew point of -7°F (-22°C) and filtration efficiency of 99.99% at 0.01 micron.
Model Specifications: Models CD0005, CD0010, and CD0030 are detailed, with specific size ranges, air consumption, and operating conditions.
Customer Testimonials: Customers report significant improvements in moisture control within electrical cabinets, reducing downtime and eliminating condensation issues.
Terms and Conditions: Includes payment terms, delivery terms, a 12-month warranty against defects, and limitations on liability. The agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.
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Balston Compressed Balston offers both membrane and PSA technology. Balston Membrane Air Dryers combine superior co- alescing technology with a proven, innovative membrane system to sup- ply clean, dry compressed airwith Balston PSA Compressed Air Dryers will reduce the dewpoint of com- dryer is delivered complete and ready for easy installation. Product Features: • Unattended 24 hour operation gies available Silent operation Easy to install and operate Moisture Sensitive Point of Use Areas Main Ring Applications Process and Production Equipment

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Offer a reliable, efficient, and economi- cal alternative to pressure swing and refrigerant dryer technologies Require no electricity thus lowering operating costs prevent freeze-ups Explosion proof Silent operation State-of-the-Art Membrane Technology Membrane Air Dryers Water vapor from the compressed airsupply passes through the hollow fibers of the membrane. At the same time, a small portion of the dry air product is redirected along the length of the fibers to sweep out the water vapor laden air which has permeated the membrane. The moisture-laden sweep gas is then vented to the atmosphere,...

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Compressed Air Dryers Membrane Air Dryer - Principle of Operation Captive ‘O’ Rings - less need for spares Figure 3 Dual layer filter element - long life and high efficiency Figure 1 Phase II - Air Drying Figure 4 Figure 2 Phase I - Coalescing Figure 5 Hollow microfibers Simple Construction economical consumables and kinder to the environment Phase II - Drying Prior to entering the membrane drying module, the compressed air passes through a high efficiency coalescing filter to remove oil and water droplets and particulate contamination with an efficiency of 99.99% at 0.01 micron. The liquids...

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Membrane Air Dryers for -40°F (-40°C) Dewpoint Model 76-01 Model 76-02 Model 76-10 Model 76-20 Model 76-40 Flow Rates Outlet Flow in SCFM (Nm3/hr.) at Indicated Operating Pressure for -40°F (-40°C) Atmospheric Dewpoint Pressure Dewpoint Membrane Module Regeneration Flow in SCFM (Nm3/hr.) at Indicated Operating Pressure and all dewpoints Regeneration Flow Pressure Dewpoint 60 psig (4.1 BARG) 80 psig 5.5 (BARG) 100 psig (6.9 BARG) 120 psig (8.3 BARG) 140 psig (7.7 BARG)

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Membrane Air Dryers for -40°F |-40°C) Dewpoint Principal Specifications Nominal Flow Rate At Min/Max Inlet Air Temp. Ambient Temp. Range Min/Max Inlet Pressure Wall Mountable Preti Iter (Included) Inlet/Outlet Port Size Electrical Requirements Shipping Weight Total Air Consumption: Regeneration Flow + Outlet Flow Requirements (see tables on pg. 166) 1 Dewpoint specified for saturated Inlet air Outlet flows will vary slightly for other Inlet 2 Inlet compressed air dewpoint must not exceed the ambient air temperature. operating parameters. 4 If compressed air Is extremely contaminated, a Balston...

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IT Series Membrane Air Dryers for +35°F (+2°C) Dewpoint* Offer a reliable, efficient, and economical alternative to pressure swing and refrigerant dryer technologies Require no electricity thus lowering operating costs Produce +35°F (+2°C) dewpoint, ideal for tems with existing refrigerated air dryers Silent operation Electronics/Dry Boxes Coordinate Measure- ment Machines Critical Pneumatic Pneumatic Equipment IT Series Membrane Dryers There are many variables that will affect the output specification of compressed air. By the time air reaches all its intended point of use, changes in pressure...

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IT Series Membrane Air Dryers for +35°F (+2°C) Dewpoint' Easy to Operate and Maintain Installation consists of simply connecting a standard compressed air line to the inlet and connecting the outlet to your application. The unit is ready for trouble-free operation. This system is designed to operate 24 hours Once the system is operating, it requires little monitoring. The only maintenance involves changing the coalescing prefilter cartridges periodically. The membrane module does not require any maintenance. Flow Rates Model Number Inlet Pressure, scfm (Nm3/Hr) Inlet Pressure, scfm (Nm3/Hr) (1...

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IT Series Membrane Air Dryers for +35°F (-2°C) Dewpoint* Principal Specifications Min/Max Inlet Air Temp. Min/Max Ambient Mln/Max Inlet Wall Mountable Mechanical Separator Inlet Port Size Outlet Port Size Electrical Requirements None Shipping Weight 1 If compressed air Is extremely contaminated, a Grade DX prefllter should be Installed directly upstream of the membrane dryer. 2 Filtration efficiency: 99.99% at 0.01 micron. Ordering Information for assistance call toll free at 800-343-4048, 8AM to 5PM EST Replacement Prefllter Cartridges* * If the house compressed air Is equipped with a refrigerated...

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Membrane Air Dryers for Coordinate Measurement Now there is only one sensible way to remove oil and dry compressed air! Refrigerant air dryers are becoming a thing of the past. High efficiency, durable membrane technology is quickly becoming the standard for drying compressed air. Parker Hannifin is leading the way with membrane technology that consumes the least amount Balston CMM Air Dryers combine a superior coalescing technology with a proven, innovative membrane system to supply clean, dry compressed air with a constant dewpoint to 35°F (2°C). The Balston CMM Air Dryers are available in...

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Membrane Air Dryers for Coordinate Measurement Machines Problems that cause costly repairs to Coordinate Measurement Machines: A CMM has 26 highly sensitive air bearings per machine. If oil and moisture are present in the air system supplying the air bearings, the .5mm hole in the bottom of the air bearing will become clogged producing a "drag" in the machine. As the resistance builds, it causes hysteresis in the measurements producing an inaccurate measurement. If this problem is allowed to continue, the bearing will drag on the aluminum ways and wear a groove in the machine. Once a groove develops,...

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5000 Series Smart Dryer Membrane Air Dryers Operating costs are 35 - 40% less than a State-of-the-art membrane technology Guaranteed 35°F (-2°C) dewpoint -13% dryer than refrigerant dryers Guaranteed 15°F (-9°C) in air systems equipped with a refrigerant air dryer Durable - will hold up to the dirtiest compressed air No requirement for costly maintenance contracts Output capacities to 200 scfm (340Nm3/Hr) ** Complete system with prefilters, autodrains, and pressure indicators Now, there is only one sensible way to dry compressed air! High efficiency, durable membrane technology is quickly becoming...

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