Equipment Distributors sells and Services New and used Air Compressors throughout S.E. Michigan.
We offer many Air Compressor brands including Champion, Saylor Beall, Ingersoll Rand and more.
We handle general maintenance, service and or Installation in the Automotive Industry. The Compressed Air Line installation and design is an important part of the Air disbursement process. Without proper pipe sizing, grading, closed loop systems installed with proper shut off valve and drain points water condensation is sure to cause premature wear for all attached equipment.
Condensation in compressed air lines is very common and result in premature wear of attached equipment. We find Air powered Tire Changers, Air Hydraulic pumps, Air tools, Auto lift jacks and safety cylinders all damaged due to excessive water in the compressed air lines.
Air Compressors force air into the storage tank at hundreds of degrees and as the air accumulates in the tank and runs down the compressed air line it slowly cools and condenses. The biggest misconception about compressed air is that you can put a water separator after the air storage tank and this will solve your water problems. This is not true because the compressed air is still hot and has not condensed yet. The moisture passes through the separator in gas form and condenses down the air line still affecting your air powered equipment.
The first solution to water in the air lines starts with a properly sized refrigerant dryer which cools the compressed air prior to traveling through the air lines. Without the refrigerant dryer the air lines act as a natural cooling system and accumulate water. If you are going to add a refrigerant dryer to your air system to solve the water problem it is important to have it properly sized for air volume and temperatures. Without this you could add the dryer and the cost of the refrigerant dryer installation to no avail. If the temperatures coming off the compressor are too high or the compressed air volume is more than the refrigerant dryer is specified for it will not handle your water issue.
Some compressors will come equipped with an air cooled after cooler which acts like a radiator and lowers the temperature prior to reaching the refrigerant dryer which is important for good results. If your air compressor does not have the air cooled after cooler currently installed it can usually be added or we could also consider a high temperature dryer to compensate for the increased temperature at entry.
There are other methods of dealing with water in the air lines. In many cases we can find a solution to your water problem without the cost of a refrigerant dryer. Many times we can put a point of use water separator just before the machine in use and providing the unit is far enough away from the compressor that the air has time to cool this can be a viable solution. In this case you should be sure to have a drain on the water separator or a low point water drain installed at the end of the line so the water can be exhausted.
Water in air lines can have other adverse affects on compressed air systems besides just equipment wear. Water can cause corrosion in the air lines over time and now adds debris to the scenario. This can be a costly endeavor because in extreme cases the only solution is replacement of the lines. The debris can be filtered but this is not always a good solution because the filters can get plugged daily and is quite the nuisance.
We do offer a nice alternative to the compressed air industry standard of black piping in aluminum piping. This is a bit more costly but is very light, has an excellent clean look to it and will not corrode. It can be easily installed without costly cutting and threading equipment and adding on to the air system in the future is a snap. The aluminum pipe option is great for small projects because you can purchase all the components and almost just snap it together with quick couplings.
If you are installing your own Aluminum or standard black pipe compressed air line system check with us on installation pointers and solutions for best results.
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Oakland County ▪ Macomb County ▪ Wayne County ▪ Livingston County
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