The compressed air class is the deciding factor
The quality of compressed air required for your application depends on the process, industry, and requirements.
Why use filters?
Protection against equipment damageParticles, water, and oil can damage your equipment, increase wear and tear, and cause breakdowns.
Ensuring compressed air qualityClean compressed air is the foundation for quality-oriented processes, product quality, and production that meets industry standards.
Protection against equipment damage
Ensuring compressed air quality
Three pillars of your success
Process reliabilityReliable filtration protects equipment and processes from contamination and downtime.
Cost-effectivenessLow differential pressures and long service life reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
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What needs to be removed from the compressed air?
ParticlesDust, dirt, and solid particles
WaterCondensate, liquid water, and moisture
Oil vaporsOil-containing vapors and molecules
Particles
Water
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Frequently asked questions about compressed air filtration
Why is compressed air filtration necessary?
Compressed air can contain contaminants such as particles, oil aerosols and water droplets. These contaminants can affect product quality, damage equipment and interfere with sensitive processes. Effective compressed air filtration helps achieve the required air quality and protects downstream equipment and applications.
Which compressed air filter do I need?
The right compressed air filter depends on the contaminants to be removed, the required air quality, operating pressure, flow rate and application. The CLEARPOINT® portfolio offers filtration solutions for a wide range of requirements – from standard and high-pressure compressed air applications to dust filtration, sterile and steam filtration, and water separation. For applications requiring the removal of oil vapour, CLEARPOINT® V activated carbon adsorbers provide an additional treatment solution.
Which contaminants can compressed air filters remove?
Depending on the filter type and filtration stage, compressed air treatment can remove solid particles, dust, oil aerosols and liquid water. Oil vapour can be reduced using activated carbon adsorption, while specialized filtration solutions support the required air quality in hygiene-sensitive processes. The appropriate combination depends on the application and required compressed air purity.
What is the difference between a compressed air filter and a water separator?
A water separator removes bulk liquid water and condensate from the compressed air stream, while compressed air filters target finer contaminants such as particles and aerosols. In many compressed air systems, both technologies are used together to achieve reliable and efficient air treatment.
How does compressed air filtration relate to ISO 8573-1?
ISO 8573-1 defines compressed air purity classes for particles, water and oil. The required purity class depends on the application. Based on these requirements, suitable filtration and other compressed air treatment technologies can be combined to achieve the required air quality.
How can pressure loss in compressed air filtration be minimized?
Pressure loss influences the energy efficiency of a compressed air system. Correct filter sizing, suitable filter media and regular maintenance help keep differential pressure low. Selecting the filter according to the actual flow rate, operating pressure and required air quality supports efficient and reliable operation.