The first fully engineered filter of its kind,
the WIX AquaChek® air drying filter eliminates the passthrough
of free water from air compressors to tools and equipment. The
revolutionary polymer filtration technology and spin-on installation
of WIX AquaChek® filters set a new standard for compressed
air moisture control.
Humidity
Humidity is in the air every day, and it increases
when air is compressed. Once humidity, or water vapor, enters
compressed air systems, it accumulates and condenses into free
water, the number one cause of deterioration in air tools and
equipment.
WIX AquaChek® Filters Remove Water
WIX AquaChek® air drying filters provide
unsurpassed protection from water, rust and corrosion. The super-absorbent
polymer fibers that make up the media are pleated and inserted
into a spinon filter housing. As water molecules come in contact
with the polymer, they react with it to form a molecular bond
that never releases.
How the Polymer Works
The polymer opens up from its coiled position
and encapsulates each molecule, changing the liquid to a semi-solid.
This forms a molecular bond with the water that will not release,
even if the media becomes saturated. The super-absorbent polymer
media traps particulates down to 0.5 microns and reduces relative
humidity in the air downstream to 50 percent or less. AquaChek®
filters capture up to 28 times their weight in water, or 40 to
90 ounces.
Solid, Unique Construction
The polymer absorbent media is housed in a specially
coated steel can. The AquaChek® filter’s base plate,
spring and center tube are all zinc coated, and they also feature
a nitrile rubber gasket and rubber element support, ensuring long
filter life. At full saturation, AquaChek® filters create
no more than a half-pound of pressure drop.
Installation Information
Installation of AquaChek® filters requires
a filter mounting base, an isolation circuit for filter change-out
and tools to cut and thread the air line at the location the filter
mounting base is being installed. AquaChek® filters are available
from AMSOIL as singles or in kits with all components necessary
for installation, including the mounting base, filter, sealing
tape, gauge, check valve and fittings. AquaChek® filters are
compatible for use as a single point of moisture control or for
system-wide filtration.
Changing the AquaChek®
Filter change-out varies according to compressed
air systems and humidity levels, but intervals should not exceed
six months. An AquaChek® filter left in service past the recommended
service life will not release the captured water. However, water
can collect in the filter and pass through when the polymer reaches
saturation.
