Air line filters operate by straining air to capture solid particles and to isolate liquids from compressed air. To simplify the operation, it helps define the key components found in the air compressor filter:
- Inlet: The intake or inlet of the air compressor is where the air reaches the filter. There is an internal cap that pulls the air down into a vortex. It is necessary to use the correct size inlet instead of having a filter smaller than the rows.
- Filter cap: This part directs the flow of air through the filter. You can tell the path of the air from the arrow on the edge of the filter, which also stops you from mounting it backwards.
- Air direction: which is the exact path that the air takes as it rotates like a cyclone and goes through the air filter itself.
- Filter discharge: This orifice allows the air to escape the filter and should approximate the size of the inlet. If the discharge of the filter is too little, the air flow would be reduced.
- Filter element: The filter itself is what removes the pollutants out of the air and captures the particles over time. Eventually, the filters may be clogged and must be washed or removed.
- Filter pipe: The bowl is the largest portion of the filter you can see. It is fixed to the cap and is threaded or twisted and held in place.
- Flush quiet zone: the pollutants, water and oil gathered by the filter will all end up in the quiet zone at the bottom of the filter. Usually, you can see a membrane hanging from the bottom of the filter, stopping debris from being reintroduced into the air.
- Drain: the accumulated chemicals and debris must be drained. Many filters need to be emptied manually, while some have float or electric car sinks.
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