Compressed air coolers

Compressed air coolers are high–tech devices

Intensive air compression occurs in the compressor, along with this process, the temperature regime of the compressed air masses increases, respectively, primary dehumidification and cooling of the working medium must be carried out. To do this, you need to buy an air cooler, otherwise there will be no result from the operation of the compressor unit. If compressed air enters the filter element immediately, after filtration, a large volume of moisture in the air stream will not disappear, it will be completely preserved. Only the initial precipitation of condensate will occur in the filter.

A cooler or aftercooler is a specialized heat exchange unit capable of removing up to 60-70 percent of water vapor while simultaneously reducing the temperature regime to a value from 30 to 50 degrees.

Purpose of cooling devices

The device is designed for installation between two nodes – compressor and receiver. The purpose of the aftercooler is to create optimal conditions for the operation of pneumatic units and equipment, after passing through the compressed air cooler, the air masses have normal operational characteristics.

When the air masses flow from the compressor to the cooling device, they contain moisture and particles of working oils. If they enter the pneumatic system directly, a breakdown may occur. In addition, such operation leads to premature wear, and coolers protect process equipment and prolong its durability by purifying compressed air from unnecessary and harmful inclusions.

At the same time, the aftercoolers solve the problem of an increased temperature regime at the outlet of the condenser, which reaches the maximum and dangerous values for the pneumatic system - from 90 to 110 degrees. Thanks to the cooling device, the temperature can be lowered more than twice – up to 30-50 degrees.

Types and classification of compressed air coolers

The classification by type of cooling divides the devices into two main types:

Air – designed in the form of a convective heat exchanger, where the cooling of the working flows takes place with air pumped by fans. Fan devices can have two types of drive – pneumatic or electric. Advantages: durability combined with an affordable price.

Water – air cooler for the compressor in the form of a two-chamber vessel: air circulates in the inner part, which needs to be cooled, in the outer tank there is a coolant for cooling the air masses. Advantages: durability, productivity combined with high power parameters. Features: it costs more, you will have to periodically change the refrigerant to a new one.

The air type is the most affordable, but the second type is several times more powerful than the air cooler.

Applications of air coolers

Devices are used in all types and brands of pneumatic equipment, where mobile or stationary compressors and other units necessary for their operation are installed. In some modern systems, coolers are already built in, but for others it is necessary to buy an air cooler separately.

The main areas of application include:

• Abrasive blasting method (to avoid blocking the dispenser due to sticking of the abrasive);
• Construction industry (when concrete or plaster mixture is applied layer by layer using pneumatic tools by shotcrete method);
• The method of airless painting from a spray gun with a pneumatic drive;
• The field of pharmacology and medicine;
• Furniture production with painting works;
• Road construction, repair work on asphalt pavement.

It is profitable to buy an air cooler from the Salutech company

In our company, you can order not only a compressed air cooler, but also equipment for all industries. We have the lowest prices in the region for modern units from the best manufacturers. There are more than 200 famous brands in the industry in the assortment. If you want to purchase reliable and durable equipment at an adequate cost, order it on the website of the Salutech company.