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Cactus - Model PC -Membrane Air Dryers
Air Products’ CACTUS PC dryers are compact and efficient dehydrators for industrial air supplies. These robust dryers remove water vapor from gas streams by the selective permeation of water molecules through polymers. They are “molecular filters” in which water travels across the membrane faster than other gas molecules.
Advantages include lower maintenance time and expense compared to desiccant or refrigerant dryers. Membrane dryers are superior for operation at remote sites and for point-of-use applications.
Every Cactus PC dryer is hand assembled and tested in our AS9100 certified facility. You can be confident that each CACTUS PC dryer will perform as promised.
Durable
Each CACTUS PC dryer is manufactured from high-performance ABS with aluminum caps which withstand some of the most grueling environments. Special order versions of the PC3020, PC3030, and PC4030 are available in 316L stainless steel for corrosive environments.
Cost-effective __
The simple design makes CACTUS PC dryers less expensive to purchase and maintain than desiccant or refrigerant dryers. The CACTUS PC dryer modules have no moving parts and require no expendable media.
Proven technology
The selective permeation technology has been employed by Air Products for decades. This simple system is a passive device with no moving parts that can be deployed in a wide range of environments, including mobile systems. CACTUS PC dryers are found in critical applications where bulky desiccants and refrigerated dryers are not practical.
Flexible application
CACTUS PC dryers can be mounted vertically or horizontally to meet your design requirements. Deploy at point-of-use or after the storage tank.
Simple start-up
CACTUS PC dryers are easily commissioned. Simply apply clean compressed air. and production begins. No break-in period, expensive media, or complex equipment to manage and maintain. The fixed purge eliminates the need for
adjustments.
Industrial grade
CACTUS PC dryers are designed to handle industrial production loads. The solid construction is perfect for remote and severe-duty installations like oil platforms and mining operations. Operating pressure up to 300 PSIG meets industrial loads with ease.
Quality assured
Every membrane separator is hand assembled and has to pass our rigorous testing requirements before it will be released into service. You can be confident that every separator will be a solid performer. The PRISM Membranes business unit is proud of its AS9100 certification for quality management systems, which meets the exacting requirements of the global aerospace industry.