Which Simple Instrument Can Easily Prevent Expensive Compressed Air Problems ?
Water contamination originates through the air compression process and is normally removed through filtration and drying systems . Without this , the water vapour in the air stream can become a carrier for oils , chemicals , particles and promote the growth of potentially harmful microbiological organisms , any of which could be a major hazard for the production process .
If the dew point sensor installed on the compressed air dryer or the dryer itself fails , often the user will only find out during a periodic audit unless the contamination levels become an issue with the product or plant systems . At that point , eradicating the contamination from the whole distribution system is a massive and very costly problem , involving shutdowns , extensive maintenance and possibly a new distribution system .
MEASUREMENT & MONITORING
S305
The S305 is a self-contained dew point monitor ideal as a safety net in the event of dryer failure and will allow action to be taken without delay as signs of water contamination increase . Designed for wall or panel mounting and available with two choices of measuring ranges , the built in LCD screen and two relay outputs allow the user to easily set a pre-alarm warning threshold and a full out of range alarm signal .
An alternative would be to regularly use a hand held dew point sensor like the S505 to test critical points of use . Note that the air quality out of the dryer can read within parameters and out of range at a point of use because of past contamination of the system . This is why periodic checks for dew point are so important and the cost of resolving issues is always far lower when detected early .
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Why Measure Compressed Air Purity ? Dew Point - Particle Concentration - Residual Oil Vapour
When many of your systems are reliant on compressed air , can you afford to neglect the quality of their motive power ?
Ensure consistent product quality
Guard against the consequences of treatment plant failure
Improve effectiveness of planned maintenance
Comply with plant quality standards
Portable S600 Compressed Air Purity Analyser
Wall Mounted S601 Continuous Compressed Air Purity Analyser
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