Submicronic contaminants in compressed air systems often plug holes and gaps of sensitive pneumatic instruments, wear out seals, erode system parts, reduce the absorptive capacity of desiccant air/gas dehydrators, foul heat transfer surfaces, reduce air-tool efficiency, and corrupt the final products. Resulting in product rejects, lost production time and increased maintenance and expense. For example, trace amounts of submicronic oil can cause significant fish-eye blemishing in automotive finishing operations. Also, water that is left in air lines may freeze during exposure to cold temperatures, decreasing flow or rupturing pipes. Compressor lubricant that is not captured in a coalescing filter will eventually collect in pneumatic components, causing premature component repair or replacement. Environmental concerns may also be raised if oily, compressed air is continually discharged into the environment through a pneumatic muffler.
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