Brochure
Air System Set-up
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AIR COMPRESSOR ACCESSORIES
Building an Efficient Air System
Compressed-air-powered equipment and machinery are critical elements in the productivity, efficiency and
economy of today’s industry. Quality air is the essential element for effective operation of this equipment.
Water and dirt can cause major problems in compressed air lines. The use of filters that remove moisture
and impurities from the air help high-speed pneumatic production lines operate more efficiently. Regulators
and lubricators may also be added to control and lubricate downstream equipment. A quality air system
can save time, money and keep equipment operating at maximum efficiency.
Air Compressor
Air Operated Tools
Paint Spraying
Hot air leaves compressor, water vapor
cools and liquefies as it goes downstream
AT-4011-M
3
⁄8-inch NPT
Filter/regulator with
polycarbonate bowl
and manual drain
combines filter and
regulator into one
compact unit
22-0231
Regulator reduces pressure
to safe operating level for
air tools
AT-4010-M
3
⁄8-inch NPT
Lubricator with polycarbonate
bowl injects a fine stream of
oil to lubricate air tools
AT-4008-M
Air tool filter
removes dirt
and debris
AT-4006-M
3
⁄8-inch NPT
General purpose
filter with
polycarbonate
bowl and manual
drain, removes
water and debris
AT-4012-M
1
⁄4-inch NPT
Electric compressor
drain automatically
drains liquid from tank
AT-4007-M
In-line desiccant,
disposable filter
and regulator in
one compact unit
AT-4005-M
1
⁄2-inch NPT
Main line filter with manual
drain and metal bowl
removes water and debris
Important Steps for an Air System Set-up
1. Main-line filter and regulator should be installed at least 20-feet
from the compressor. The air will cool down, allowing much of
the water vapor to condense naturally for removal by filtration.
2. All line-drops (workstations) should be taken from the top of the
main line. This prevents water from flowing into branch lines.
3. Galvanized pipe is recommended when building an air system.
Follow illustration to the right when building a workstation drop.
Drop a 6-inch pipe to drip leg
Use galvanized pipe
Goose neck all
workstations