Compressed Air Treatment
Compressed air dryers, filters, and condensate management systems for clean compressed air
Compressed air contains water, oil, and dirt particles. Effective compressed air treatment—from the Compressed Air Dryers about Compressed Air Filters ...all the way to condensate management—protects the piping system, tools, and end products, and ensures compressed air quality in accordance with ISO 8573-1.
Why Compressed Air Treatment Is Essential
Ambient air contains up to 190 million contaminants per cubic meter. During compression, these contaminants, along with water vapor and oil aerosols, become concentrated in the compressed air—if left untreated, this leads to corrosion in the piping system, tool failures, and quality issues in the final product. The ISO 8573-1 standard defines compressed air quality in classes; the treatment stages required depend on your specific application.
Which air dryer is right for your compressor?
Compressed air dryers—often referred to as compressor air dryers—remove moisture from the compressed air before it enters the system. Three methods cover the most common requirements:
| Dryer Type | Pressure dew point | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Dryers | +3 °C | The Standard for Industry, Trades, and Workshops—The Most Cost-Effective Drying Process |
| Membrane Dryers | flexible at room temperature | Decentralized drying of small flow rates, directly at the point of use |
| Adsorption Dryer | down to −70 °C | Pipes at risk of freezing, sensitive processes, the most demanding drying requirements |
For most applications, the Refrigeration Dryers The top choice—available at FILCOM as the KAESER SECOTEC, KAESER KRYOSEC, and BEKO DRYPOINT RAc. Membrane Dryers and Adsorption Dryer You can also find these in our store—we'll be happy to help you choose the right model.
Other components of the processing chain
Cyclone Separator Remove condensate directly at the compressor's compressed air outlet and reduce the load on downstream dryers. Compressed Air Filters and Activated Carbon Adsorber trap dust, oil aerosols, and oil vapors. A Pressure-retention system ensures that the treatment remains effective even during plant startup, and BEKOMAT Steam Traps discharge any condensate that accumulates without any loss of compressed air.
The typical processing chain
Each component has a specific place in the installation sequence: After the compressor, the Cyclone Separator removes the coarse condensate; the compressed air tank acts as a buffer; a coalescing prefilter protects the downstream Dryer. Depending on the required purity class, the following apply: Fine Filter and Activated Carbon Adsorber, the Pressure-retention system ensures that the system is properly prepared when it is started up.
Design and Consulting
The proper sizing of the dryer and filtration system depends on the flow rate, operating pressure, and environmental conditions. We will review your requirements and put together the appropriate treatment chain.
Certified Partnerships
KAESER Compressors has inducted FILCOM into the Sigma Club—an honor awarded to dealers who meet proven quality standards in consulting, sales, and service for KAESER compressed air systems. For you, this means: trained representatives and system design in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
For compressed air treatment using BEKO products, we are certified as an official distribution partner by BEKO TECHNOLOGIES via Dealer Certificate—from product selection and sizing to service, FILCOM provides you with genuine products and expert support.
