Refrigerated Air Dryers

Refrigerated air dryers cool the air with refrigerant to condense and remove water. In contrast, membrane air dryers use a semi-permeable membrane to separate water vapour. While refrigerated dryers can be more complex, they're ideal for manufacturing and industrial applications requiring a dew point around 3°C.

Instead of using refrigerant to eliminate moisture, desiccant dryers use absorbent materials as a drying agent. Desiccant materials include silica gel and activated alumina, which help to absorb water vapour from the air. Refrigerated designs are not ideal for very low temperature environments, but they're perfect for many indoor applications.

To get the right product for your business, consider the pressure dew point (PDP) needed for your system. You can get PDP information from the manufacturer. You can then determine the dew point class of each unit, and the dryer size required based on your location and application. Browse our website or contact Cleveland Compressed Air Services for more information about specific units.

Refrigerated air dryers are used by several industry sectors, including manufacturing, mining, food and beverage processing, medical, pharmaceuticals, and chemical processing. Other examples include automotive workshops, civil construction, warehousing, and numerous other industrial applications.

If your business uses a compressed air system, you may benefit from a refrigerated air dryer. Refrigerated air dryers are ideal for applications that require a moderate level of dryness, especially when air temperatures are not extremely low. They are commonly used in industrial settings, where the primary goal is to remove liquid water from the compressed air.

Refrigerated air dryers are available in various sizes, and they have many industrial purposes. These units are often the economical choice due to their low acquisition cost. They're also energy efficient, and they can extend the life of your air compressor system significantly. If you need a refrigerated air dryer for your air compressor system, this technology is often the preferred solution.

When refrigerated drying units are used with compressed air systems, they help to safeguard equipment. Industrial applications are heavily reliant on expensive machinery, and it needs to be protected at all times. Removing moisture through refrigeration helps to prevent corrosion and oxidation, reducing component failure and boosting efficiency in pneumatic tools and plant machinery.

Pressure dew point is the temperature at which water vapour in the air becomes saturated. When this occurs, the vapour condenses to form liquid water or dew. The higher the dew point, the more moisture there is in the air. Refrigerated dryers commonly achieve a dew point around 3°C. Operating temperatures are a fundamental consideration, with refrigerated units typically not suitable for ultra-cold environments due to freezing risk.

There are different types of compressed air dryers, and they also operate in different ways. Refrigerated compressed air dryers, desiccant air dryers, membrane air dryers, speciality gas and liquid dryers, and deliquescent air dryers are the standard forms of air dryers used with air compressor systems.

Your specific application or industry will determine which type of compressed air dryer you should use. In turn, the kind of dryer you use will determine how the machine works and the air quality it produces.

Cleveland Compressed Air Services has been around since 1994. We’ve been part of Australia’s commercial and industrial landscape, providing compressed air solutions to a wide range of industries and businesses.

We not only offer a comprehensive selection of refrigerated compressed air dryers and components but also supply air blowers and industrial chillers. Moreover, our highly experienced team of professional technicians have the familiarity and capabilities to handle all your repair, maintenance and other servicing needs.