Air Filters & Regulators

With the right air filters and regulators, you can confidently approach your air preparation task. Whatever system you’re working with, whether it’s a manual or automated machine, you will find that these are essential devices for treating the air across a range of pneumatic applications.

If you are searching for suitable commercial air filters or a compressor regulator for your project, you will find what you need here at RS. We stock hundreds of products designed to suit a range of pneumatic systems. These are made by established manufacturers and can be shipped to you today.

Read on to find out more about how an air filter or regulator can help prep and treat the air in the machine you’re working on.

What are air filters and regulators?

Compressed air used in pneumatic machines contains particles, water, and oils. These are contaminants that, if left untreated, can have a negative impact on the lifespan and functionality of each pneumatic machine’s components and systems.

Air filters are used as part of the air preparation process to remove water and particles from the compressed air stream. The size of the filter used is significant, as this will indicate the maximum particle size that’s allowed to flow through. A standard air filter will transmit 40 microns and remove up to 95% of the water content. These filters must be regularly cleaned in order to prevent any contamination.

During the air preparation process, the air compressor regulator’s function is to reduce the downstream pressure to the desired operating level. It’s an important component because too much pressure can both reduce the lifespan of the components and waste energy. To use the air regulator to change the pressure, users adjust a spring tension against the supply pressure until it’s at the required level.

Air filter regulators combine filters and regulators in one device. Like standard air filters, they are used to remove water and particulate matter from the compressed air stream. They don’t remove oil vapors or chemical contaminants. As well as a filter, these components also include and air regulator, which uses an adjustment screw to control pressure.

When removing contaminants in compressed air, filters and regulators are essential to the cleaning process. Therefore, air filter regulators bring together the two components in one device.

Where are air regulators and filters used?

Air filters and regulators are found in many industrial, commercial, and domestic settings. They are used in furnaces and gas grills, making them common in commercial kitchens and similar industries where pneumatic equipment must meet legal requirements.

They’re also used in medical and dental equipment, such as dental drills, oxygen concentrators, and pressure cuff devices. Like the food and beverage applications, these industries require pristine equipment. Therefore, all contaminants must be removed from these pneumatic tools and systems in order to ensure they operate properly, as well as to avoid any malfunctions.

What are the main reasons for using air filter regulators?

There are several reasons to use air filter regulators to perform an air treatment process. The main one is to remove significant amounts of contaminated water and particulate that could damage the components and systems of the pneumatic device. Doing this will prolong the life of the device and maintain standards compliance.

Another reason is to save money. The air compressor might produce air at high pressure levels. However, if the pneumatic systems can operate at lower pressure levels, it’s worth using the right tools to adjust the flow. An air regulator, when placed upstream at the point of use, can make this adjustment. By changing the air pressure, you can prolong the life expectancy of the tools and components and saving money as air loss can be costly.

Additionally, air loss due to operating at high pressure levels is a waste of energy. By introducing an air filter regulator, this can be avoided.

Where to buy air filters and regulators

We are an authorized distributor of air filters and regulators, supplying the whole United States. We stock leading manufacturers, including Festo, AVENTICS, and Norgen. We’re proud to bring you a range of air filter regulators for sale that meet the highest industry standards of performance, so you can prolong the life of your pneumatic devices.

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