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What is a Desiccant Air Breather?
Desiccant air breathers are vital components in hydraulic systems, serving as guardians against contamination. These devices utilize desiccants, materials that actively absorb moisture from the air, preventing water vapor from entering the system and causing damage to sensitive components like pumps, valves, and cylinders. By filtering out moisture and particulate matter, desiccant breathers maintain the purity of the hydraulic fluid, which is crucial for the smooth operation and longevity of the system. They help in reducing the risk of corrosion, oxidation, and sludge formation, thereby enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the hydraulic system. Regular maintenance of desiccant breathers is essential, as it ensures optimal performance and prevents costly repairs, contributing to a more productive and cost-effective operation.
Construction of a STAUFF Desiccant Air BreatherÂ
- Stainless steel core tube the length of the unitÂ
- It will not break from vibration, mis-use, or become brittle in cold environments.
- Non-carcinogenic desiccant media
- It can be disposed of in the trash instead of a hazardous material disposal site because it is eco-friendly.Â
- 3 micron micro-glass breatherÂ
- This prevents fine particles from entering the reservoir.
- Desiccant is re-fillable and breather is replaceableÂ
- It reduces overall cost of ownership during the lifetime of the equipment.Â
A change in the color of the desiccant material indicates that it needs to be replaced. The color will change from red to orange, in the standard version. Saturated dryer agent material, as well as the Air Breather element, which is placed under the plastic cap, can be easily replaced by the customer if necessary. Corresponding refill and maintenance kits are available from STAUFF.Â
STAUFF Desiccant Air Breathers
SDB Series
- Robust design that is used in particularly demanding areas in mobile hydraulics such as construction, mining, and demolition industries.Â
- They are available in 4 different housing lengths between 6.29in and 13.97in (without thread) and have a diameter of 3.85in or 5.11in depending on the selected length.
- The UV-resistant plastic housing is designed with an internal stainless steel tube for maximum stability.
- It can be installed on the system via the external thread at the lower end of the stainless steel tube.Â
- The optional spring-loaded check valves integrated in the housing isolate the dryer material outside the atmosphere and optimize the service life.
- A change in color of the desiccant materialindicates that it needs to be replaced. This will be clearly visible when the silica gel breathers change from red to orange in the standard versions.
- The saturated drying agent and the screw-on spin-on element can be easily replaced if necessary.Â
SDBL Series
- The SDBL Series is a compact and flexible design that is typically used, for example, in power pack and reservoir manufacturing.Â
- They are available in 5 different sizes between 4.63in to 12.70in and have a diameter of 2.76in, 3.90in, and 5.08in depending on the selected length.
- The UV-resistant one piece plastic housing is designed with a female BSP thread on the bottom and can be installed with an adaptor.
- Optionally, spring-loaded check valves can be integrated in the housing to isolate the dryer material outside the atmosphere, which in turn optimizes the service life.Â
- A change in color of the desiccant material indicates that it needs to be replaced. This will be clearly visible when the silica gel breathers change from red to orange in the standard versions.
- The saturated dryer agent material and the air breather element can both be easily replaced if necessary.Â
SVDB Series
- The SVDB Series is a simplified design for less demanding applications.
- These must be replaced when their service life of the unit is reached.
- It is available in 5 different housing lengths between 3.80in to 11.28in and has a diameter of 2.49in, 3.58in, or 4.76in depending on the selected length.
- The UV-resistant plastic housing piece is designed with a female BSP thread on the bottom.
- A change in color of the desiccant material indicates that it needs to be replaced. This will be clearly visible when the silica gel breathers change from red to orange in the standard versions.
- The saturated drying agent is not replaceable and the whole unit must be disposed of when it reaches the end of its service life.Â
Order STAUFF Particle and Desiccant Air Breathers Online
New and existing customers can use the STAUFF Online Shop to order Particle and Desiccant Air Breathers along with the other products STAUFF has to offer. With a secure checkout process you can get everything you need quickly, easily, safely, and inexpensively.Â
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