2020 Product Catalog

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AIR SYSTEMS // THE BASICS
Building an Efficient Air System
A Good Filtration System
How it works
Water and dirt cause more problems in compressed air lines than anything else. A typical 7.5 HP compressor
brings in an average of 3 gallons of water from the atmosphere per day along with dust and dirt. It is important
to eliminate water and dirt from your air system. A good filtration system will extend the life of your tools and
eliminate downtime and unnecessary service calls on your equipment.
AIR SYSTEMS // THE BASICS
WORK
STATION
FOR AIR
OPERATED
TOOLS
WORK
STATION
FOR AIR
INFLATION
WORK
STATION
FOR PAINT
SPRAYING
WORK STATION
FOR ULTRA
CLEAN AIR FOR
CRITICAL
APPLICATIONS
5 IMPORTANT STEPS TO A WORK STATION DROP Slope main line 1/8" per foot away from
1 Main line filter and regulator should be placed
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 Main line piping should slope down from point of
origin by 1/8" per foot. Any water in the line will
flow down to the lowest point for draining.
3 All line drops (work stations) should be taken from the
top of the main line. This prevents water which forms
in the main line from flowing into branch lines.
4 Galvanized pipe is recommended when building an air system.
5 Follow illustration(s) when building a work station drop.
6 Use manufacturer recommended lubrication oil or AW32.
compressor. Use galvanized pipe.
Drop a 6" pipe
to drip leg.
Goose-neck all
work stations.
Place a drain trap at low points to remove
water. Also utilize on main line at low points.
Place a “T”
wherever filters go.
BUYER'S GUIDE
ASCOT SUPPLY CORPORATION
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