ISO 8573-1 Class 1 or better Highest process reliability Certified safety
Highest process reliability through continuous process monitoring
Do you not want to make any compromises in your production with regard to compressed air quality? Do you want to make sure at all times that the compressed air complies with ISO class 1 or better, i.e. that it contains no oil or germs? Then the TÜV-certified and by neutral institutes validated catalytic converter BEKOKAT is an interesting solution.
BEKOKAT makes achievable constantly oil-free compressed air with a maximum residual oil content of a barely measurable 0.001 mg/m³ of compressed air. A quality level which is required in particularly demanding production processes.
Permanently oil-free – even under fluctuating conditions
The BEKOKAT catalytic converter oxidizes all hydrocarbons in compressed air – gaseous and aerosol-based – into CO₂ and water. This ensures consistent Class 1 compressed air quality according to ISO 8573-1, regardless of variations in oil carryover or ambient air conditions.
No saturation, no filter breakthrough
Unlike conventional activated carbon filters, which degrade over time and pose a risk of breakthrough, the catalytic process is purely chemical – with no wear, no material consumption, and no performance loss. The reaction remains effective and stable over the entire service life.
Maximum process reliability for sensitive applications
The output quality of the air remains stable – even in demanding environments. This guarantees maximum process security, especially in industries where product integrity is critical, such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and food production.
Sustainable and cost-efficient
No disposable materials, no frequent maintenance, no hazardous waste: BEKOKAT not only reduces your operating costs, but also supports your sustainability goals by eliminating unnecessary resource consumption.
In highly sensitive applications, conventional compressed air preparation has technical and economic limits when it comes to particularly high requirements on the residual oil content of the compressed air. The catalytic converter BEKOKAT sets new standards in this respect by completely converting hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide and water through total oxidation on the catalyst. The process thus consistently produces oil-free compressed air with a maximum residual oil content of hardly measurable 0.003 milligrams per cubic meter. With this performance, the BEKOKAT units exceed the residual oil content of 0.01 mg/m³ specified in Class 1. In other words, a quality that is required in particularly demanding production processes, e.g. in the food, pharmaceutical, automotive and electronics industries.
Can be retrofitted in existing plants
The BEKOKAT unit is installed as a stand-alone solution behind the compressors or on the consumption point installed.
Patented catalytic technology
At the heart of the BEKOKAT lies a unique catalytic reactor that operates at high temperatures to completely oxidize all hydrocarbons – both gaseous and liquid-bound. Unlike filter-based systems, which merely retain or separate contaminants, the catalyst chemically transforms oil into harmless carbon dioxide and water vapor. This ensures total purification of the compressed air, even when the incoming air is heavily oil-laden or exposed to challenging environmental conditions.
Long service life, minimal maintenance
BEKOKAT is engineered for durability and operational simplicity. Since the catalytic core does not degrade or become saturated like conventional filters, the unit operates for extended periods with minimal maintenance. There are no consumables to replace, no disposal of contaminated media, and no frequent service interruptions – significantly lowering total cost of ownership (TCO) over the product’s life cycle.
Optional oil content monitoring for full transparency
To ensure full process transparency and traceability, BEKOKAT can be combined with an integrated oil content measurement device. This continuously monitors the residual oil content downstream of the system and provides real-time data. Such monitoring is especially valuable in industries that demand validated air quality and documentation for audits or compliance certifications.
The intake air for compressed air generation is usually contaminated with hydrocarbons. Even with oil-free compressed air generation, a treatment solution is therefore required. The catalytic converter BEKOKAT reliably cleans the compressed air and thus constantly provides oil-free compressed air better than class 1 according to ISO 8573-1. The catalytic compressed air treatment breaks down all hydrocarbons in the compressed air into carbon dioxide and water. Due to process temperatures above 150°C, the escaping compressed air behind the BEKOKAT is free of germs, bacteria and viruses.
Independent of ambient temperature, air humidity and oil input concentration
CC-018
iCC-060
iCC-120
iCC-180
iCC-360
iCC-720
iCC-1200
Temperature Guard (Upper Reactor Monitoring)
Temperature Limiter (Lower Reactor Monitoring)
Safety Valve
Pressure Relief Valve
If the reactor temperature exceeds 200 °C:
Reactions to exceeded safety limits: