In a hydraulic system, air moves freely into and out of the reservoir as the fluid level falls and rises.
Un-filtered atmospheric/ambient air can carry a variety of foreign materials - e.g. dirt, dust, and debris— all of detrimental nature, which can contaminate the process fluid within a hydraulic system. If left unchecked, these contaminants can damage system components and reduce system efficiency and reliability as a whole.
One of the possible ways to help prevent unfiltered air from entering the hydraulic system is by using air breather filters.
An air breather, as the name suggests, breathes in unfiltered atmospheric air and breathes out filtered air after passing through the air breather filter for hydraulic tank. These filters complement the best to the various installed hydraulic filters in a hydraulic system to avoid external contaminant ingression.
Features of Air Breather Filters
- Air flow rates up to 15,000 l/min
- Filter rating: 3 µm to 40 µm
- Filter materials: In-organic Glass fibre, Paper.
- Absolute or nominal filtration is possible, depending on the filter material
- Operating temperature : -30 °C to +100 °C
- Compatible with all conventional operating media
- Fastening possible using flange, weld, or screw connection
- Possible to offer lockable / with anti-splash protection feature
Our wide range includes metallic, plastic, nylon housing air breather filters and plastic caps/breather plugs with or without pressure relief valves, and with or without dipsticks for hydraulic and lubrication reservoirs. Filter elements media and ratings can be customized to suit application requirements.
Choosing the right size and type of air breather for your needs is crucial to ensure the smooth running of your system. Ideally, these breather filters should have the finest filtration rating or at the least, the same filtration rating as the filters in the lubricating and hydraulic circuits.
Using breather filters with double-check valves reduces the air exchanges substantially whereby minimises the entry of contamination and dust and increases the breather element lifetime.
To ensure that the filter performs to the best, it is necessary to change the filter element regularly to ensure it functions properly.
Consult us to help you select the right filter for your needs.
User Benefits of Air Breather Filters
- Protects the system from airborne particle contamination and humidity
- Prevents atmospheric air to enter the reservoir unless it has been filtered
- Facilitates maintaining the air pressure over the hydraulic oil and hence prevents pump cavitation.
- Prevent moisture in the system
- Reduction of operating costs with the benefit of extended overall equipment operational life
- Ensures smooth running of your equipment for a longer period.
Whether you require an air breather filter for hydraulic tank in the agricultural, construction, mining, or heavy-duty industrial sector, we’ve got you covered. Our team will be able to help you identify the right filter for your application.