Providing an optimal
flow path for the
compressed air through
the filter housing
and element is key
to reducing system
operating costs
Pressure losses in a
compressed air filter is a
combination of
fixed pressure losses and
incremental pressure losses.
Fixed pressure losses are
derived from the filter
housing and the interface
between the filter housing
and filter element.
Incremental pressure losses
are directly related to the
filter element as it blocks up
with contamination.
In most filters, high
operational costs can be
attributed to an inefficient
air flow path within the filter
housing and element and
poorly selected filtration
media.
In addition to this, the high
differential pressure “change
points” recommended by
many filter manufacturers
increase operational costs
even further.