Compressed air conditioning

Assembling a Compressed Air Installation

For optimal operation of your compressed air installation, correct sizing is a primary requirement. Both undersizing and oversizing hinder the efficient use of your compressed air system. Next, a configuration tailored to your needs is important. How much air, what pressure, and what air quality is required?

Interfilter Group takes care of everything from A to Z and provides tailor-made solutions. In consultation with you, we determine your needs, analyze the situation on site, and configure an optimal compressed air system specifically for your process. As a Parker Distributor Compressed Air & Gas Treatment, we use only certified components from renowned brands such as TransAir, Parker Zander, Parker Hiross, and Parker Domnick Hunter. Once you approve our proposal, we deliver your complete compressed air installation turn-key, install it, and also offer the option to provide maintenance for your installation if desired.

What is compressed air and what is it used for?

Compressed air is generally atmospheric air that is compressed by a compressor to a volume smaller than the original volume. Compression results in an increase in pressure. Compressed air is used to operate devices or processes.

What is compressed air conditioning?

Compressed air conditioning is the process of preparing and conditioning compressed air for use in various applications. When air is compressed, moisture, particles, and oil vapors are drawn in through the compressor intake. This includes water (vapor), oil (vapor), particulates, and microorganisms. Conditioning the compressed air prevents these contaminants from entering the compressed air lines. It is important to meet the quality requirements of the application to maintain or improve performance and reliability. Therefore, after air compression, the compressed air must be conditioned according to ISO8573-1:2010, with the necessary class depending on the application. For more information about purity class according to ISO 8573, read our whitepaper.

Compressed air filter elements and dryers

Using compressed air filters and compressed air dryers (such as adsorption dryers or refrigerated dryers), the remaining particles are removed or reduced to an acceptable class level. This is necessary, for example, to prevent corrosion, reducing the potential damage to compressed air lines, pneumatic tools, or systems.

Parker range for your compressed air installation

Interfilter supplies, among others, screw compressors, piston compressors, chillers, buffer tanks, adsorption dryers, refrigerated dryers, compressed air filters, membranes, and more products for an optimal compressed air installation. Products for nitrogen generation are also part of our Parker range.

What else is conditioned compressed air used for?

Conditioned compressed air is used for 'breathing air'. Think of hospitals or paint shops where masks are worn. Conditioned compressed air is also used for generating nitrogen gas (N2). Atmospheric air contains approximately 78% nitrogen. With the help of a nitrogen generator, this nitrogen can be filtered out of the compressed air and used for various purposes. For more information, read our page on generating nitrogen. We can also supply the corresponding compressed air pipeline from the Transair brand.