- Removes oil vapours and hydrocarbon gases from compressed air.
- Eliminates odours from compressed air systems.
- Provides high-purity compressed air for sensitive applications.
- Protects products and processes from contamination.
- Complements multi-stage compressed air filtration systems.
Compressed Air Filter Elements
A Grade Activated Carbon Filter Elements
Final-stage adsorption filtration for oil vapour, hydrocarbon, and odour removal.
Product Description
A Grade Activated Carbon Filter Elements
Activated carbon adsorption for final-stage gaseous contaminant removal.
A Grade activated carbon compressed air filter elements are designed for adsorption removal of oil vapours, hydrocarbon gases, and odours from compressed air systems. These elements are typically installed as the final stage in multi-stage filtration after particulate and coalescing filters.
Compressed air passes through a high-grade activated carbon bed that adsorbs gaseous contaminants that standard coalescing filters cannot remove. This adsorption process captures vapour-phase hydrocarbons and odours, helping meet high purity requirements.
Activated carbon filtration is widely used where oil-free compressed air quality is critical, including food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, electronics production, and sensitive pneumatic control systems.
Operational Benefits
Engineering Features
- High-quality activated carbon adsorption media.
- Efficient vapour-phase contaminant removal.
- Low pressure drop design for improved system efficiency.
- Durable construction for industrial compressed air systems.
- Compatible with AF and AAF series compressed air filter housings.
General Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Filtration type | Activated carbon adsorption |
| Flow direction | Outside to inside |
| Operating pressure | 0 - 16 barg |
| Operating temperature | 1.5 - 65 C |
| Function | Removal of oil vapours, hydrocarbons and odours |
| Materials | Activated carbon media, stainless steel support, polyurethane bonding, PA6 endcaps, NBR seals |
Model and Housing Compatibility
| Model | Diameter (mm) | Height (mm) | Flow Capacity (Nm3/h) | Flow Capacity (scfm) | Fits Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03528 A | 28 | 35 | 10 | 6 | AAF 0006 |
| 05528 A | 28 | 55 | 18 | 11 | AAF 0016 |
| 03850 A | 50 | 38 | 25 | 15 | AAF 0026 |
| 03850 A | 50 | 38 | 30 | 18 | AAF 0036 |
| 07461 A | 61 | 74 | 60 | 35 | AAF 0056 |
| 07461 A | 61 | 74 | 78 | 46 | AAF 0076 |
| 13961 A | 61 | 139 | 120 | 70 | AAF 0106 |
| 12494 A | 94 | 124 | 198 | 116 | AAF 0186 |
| 22494 A | 94 | 224 | 335 | 197 | AAF 0306 |
| 32594 A | 94 | 325 | 510 | 300 | AAF 0476 |
| 50594 A | 94 | 505 | 780 | 459 | AAF 0706 |
| 510111 A | 111 | 510 | 1000 | 588 | AAF 0946 |
| 760111 A | 111 | 760 | 1500 / 1680 | 882 / 990 | AAF 1506 / AAF 1756 |
FAQ
FAQ - A Grade Activated Carbon Filter Elements
What does an activated carbon filter element remove?
Activated carbon filter elements remove oil vapours, hydrocarbon gases, and odours from compressed air systems.
Where is an A Grade filter installed in a compressed air system?
It is typically installed as the final filtration stage after particulate and coalescing filters.
Why are activated carbon filters important?
They remove contaminants that cannot be captured by standard filtration methods, ensuring clean, odour-free compressed air.
Does this filter remove liquid oil and water droplets?
No. Liquid oil and water droplets should be removed using coalescing filters before the activated carbon filter stage.
How often should activated carbon filter elements be replaced?
Replacement intervals depend on system conditions, but regular inspection and scheduled replacement help maintain effective vapour removal performance.
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