Compressed-air unit’s new filter cuts pressure
Atlas Copco Compressors
The UD+ two-in-one coalescing compressed-air filters (photo) combine two filtration processes into one product. They offer capacities of 19 to 16,950 std. ft 3 /min, and reduce pressure drop by 40% compared to competing alternatives that rely on pleated filters to remove aerosol and particulate matter, says the company. The design uses wrapped-filter technology, which combines an innovative glass-fiber filter media package wrapped around a filter core. And these systems boast greater reliability compared to traditional pleated filters, which are prone to cracking, says the manufacturer. — Atlas Copco Compressors LLC, Stockholm, Sweden