In modern industrial production, the application of air filters is becoming increasingly widespread, playing a crucial role in improving production efficiency, product quality, production operations, automation level, and work reliability.
As a gas source, the compressed air discharged through the air filter contains a large amount of mixed impurities such as water vapor, oil vapor, and dust. If compressed air containing these impurities is directly delivered to the air filter, it will have serious consequences for the entire system:
1. High pressure oil vapor accumulates in the system pipeline, forming flammable substances, and even explosive mixtures. At the same time, the oil is vaporized at high temperature to form an organic acid, which has a corrosive effect on metal equipment.
2. Due to the deposition of a mixture of water, oil, and dust in the pipeline, the flow area of the pipeline is reduced, increasing the airflow resistance. In severe cases, it may even cause pipeline blockage, leading to unstable operation of the entire system.
3. In the freezing season, condensation of water vapor can cause damage to pipelines and accessories due to freezing.
4. Dust and other impurities in compressed air can have a grinding effect on components with relative motion. When wear is severe, it can cause leakage and affect equipment accuracy and service life.
5. Compressed air used for spray painting, chemical and food processing purposes, if it contains moisture, oil stains, and impurities, can cause pollution to the product, leading to a decrease in product quality, and in severe cases, even product scrapping, affecting the reputation of the enterprise.
6. Various injuries to the human body.
In addition to issues related to compressed air systems, if pollutants such as water, solid particles, and oil are discharged indiscriminately through valves, cylinders, air motors, and other tools, it will have a serious impact on the ecological environment. Such as productive dust, toxic gases, etc.