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Compressed Air Storage & Treatment

Air Receivers & Treatment

Compressed-air storage, drying, filtration, pressure control and condensate-management equipment for workshop, commercial and industrial systems.

Browse Air Receivers & Treatment Equipment

Browse air receivers, dryers, filters, drains, regulators and condensate-treatment equipment. Correct selection should be based on delivered airflow, operating pressure, site conditions and the air quality required at the point of use.

Air receivers for compressed air storage

Air Receivers

Storage Pressure Stability

Compressed-air storage for managing demand peaks and supporting stable system operation.

Best for Primary and local compressed-air storage.
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Compressed air dryers

Air Dryers

Moisture Control Dew Point

Drying equipment for reducing moisture content in compressed-air systems.

Best for Protecting tools, machinery and production processes from moisture.
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High efficiency compressed air filters

High Efficiency Filters

Particles Aerosols

Filtration for removing specific particulate, liquid and aerosol contamination.

Best for General and higher-quality compressed-air treatment.
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Replacement compressed air filter elements

Filter Elements

Replacement Maintenance

Replacement elements for compatible compressed-air filter housings.

Best for Routine filtration servicing and planned maintenance.
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Coalescing filters for compressed air

Coalescing Filters

Oil Aerosol Fine Moisture

Fine filtration for oil aerosols, water droplets and sub-micron contamination.

Best for Sensitive downstream equipment and cleaner air requirements.
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Water traps for compressed air systems

Water Traps

Bulk Water Point of Use

Local separation of condensed moisture and larger contamination.

Best for Additional moisture separation where a defined dew point is not required.
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Oil water separators and condensate treatment systems

Condensate Systems

Oil-Water Separation Disposal

Treatment systems for oily compressor condensate before appropriate disposal.

Best for Lubricated compressed-air systems producing oily condensate.
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Automatic condensate drains

Automatic Drains

Timed Drainage Receivers & Filters

Automatic condensate discharge for receivers, filters, dryers and pipework.

Best for Systems where regular manual draining is impractical.
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Internal automatic drains

Internal Autodrains

Float Drain Internal

Internal drain options for compatible receivers and treatment equipment.

Best for Compatible housings and vessels requiring internal automatic discharge.
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Zero loss condensate drains

Zero Loss Drains

Level Controlled Low Air Waste

Condensate drainage designed to avoid routine loss of usable compressed air.

Best for Efficient unattended condensate removal.
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Compressed air regulators

Air Regulators

Pressure Control Point of Use

Downstream pressure control for tools, machinery and individual branches.

Best for Reducing pressure to the level required by connected equipment.
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Compressed air filter regulators

Filter Regulators

Filtration Regulation

Combined local filtration and downstream pressure regulation.

Best for Compact point-of-use air preparation.
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Compressed air line lubricators

Air Line Lubricators

Oil Feed Pneumatics

Controlled oil feed for pneumatic equipment that specifically requires lubrication.

Best for Compatible air tools and pneumatic equipment requiring lubricated air.
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Complete Compressed Air Treatment

Producing compressed air is only the first step in creating a reliable system. Depending on the application, the air may also need to be stored, dried, filtered, pressure-controlled and drained before it reaches tools, machinery or production equipment.

Air Storage
Moisture Control
Filtration
Pressure Control
Condensate Management

Air Receivers & Storage

An air receiver stores compressed air and helps balance fluctuations between compressor output and site demand. It can support short demand peaks, stabilise system pressure and reduce excessive compressor loading and unloading.

Important: a receiver stores air; it does not increase the compressor's continuous delivered airflow.

Air Dryers & Moisture Control

As compressed air cools, water vapour can condense into liquid water. Refrigerated dryers are suitable for many general workshop and industrial applications, while processes requiring a lower pressure dew point may need adsorption drying or additional treatment.

A water trap can remove bulk liquid moisture, but it should not be treated as a replacement for a correctly sized dryer where consistent moisture control is required.

Compressed Air Filtration

General

General-Purpose Filtration

For larger particles and bulk liquid contamination.

Coalescing

Fine Aerosol Removal

For fine oil aerosols and water droplets.

High Efficiency

Sensitive Applications

For applications requiring a higher level of downstream compressed-air cleanliness.

Service

Replacement Elements

For maintaining compatible filter housings at planned service intervals.

Condensate Management

Moisture removed by receivers, filters and dryers becomes condensate. On lubricated compressor systems, this condensate can contain oil and requires suitable collection, treatment and disposal.

  • Automatic timer drains for scheduled condensate discharge
  • Internal float drains for compatible equipment
  • Zero-loss drains for level-controlled discharge
  • Oil-water separators for treating oily compressor condensate

How to Size Air Treatment Equipment

Airflow

Use Delivered Airflow

Size dryers and filters from actual delivered airflow or CFM rather than compressor motor kW alone.

Pressure

Check Operating Pressure

Effective treatment capacity can change with system pressure.

Temperature

Check Inlet & Ambient

High inlet or ambient temperatures can reduce effective dryer capacity.

Air Quality

Define the Requirement

Select treatment stages around the actual air-quality requirement at the point of use.

Dryer and filter capacities are normally stated at defined reference conditions. Allow a suitable sizing margin where actual site conditions differ.

Installation & Maintenance

  • Allow adequate ventilation around refrigerated air dryers
  • Provide service access around filters, drains and treatment equipment
  • Check condensate drains routinely for correct operation
  • Replace filter elements according to manufacturer guidance, operating hours and site conditions
  • Use suitable isolation and bypass arrangements where the installation requires them
  • Avoid undersized pipework and restrictive connections that create unnecessary pressure loss
  • Fully isolate and depressurise compressed-air equipment before carrying out maintenance
Need help sizing an air receiver, dryer, filter, regulator or condensate solution? Call 0121 753 3330 with the compressor model, delivered airflow, pressure and application.

Air Receivers & Treatment FAQs

Do I need an air dryer?

If consistent moisture control is required, a correctly sized dryer is normally needed. The appropriate dryer type depends on the required pressure dew point, airflow, operating conditions and application.

Can a water trap replace a dryer?

Not normally. A water trap removes condensed liquid and some contamination, but it does not provide the same moisture control as a correctly sized dryer.

How do I size filters and dryers?

Use actual delivered airflow, operating pressure, inlet temperature, ambient temperature and required air quality rather than selecting treatment equipment from motor size or BSP connection alone.

Does a larger air receiver increase CFM?

No. A receiver increases stored-air capacity but does not increase the compressor's continuous delivered airflow.

What should happen to oily condensate?

Condensate from lubricated compressor systems can contain oil and should be collected and treated using an appropriate condensate-management system before disposal.

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Industries We Support

Energy, Process & Heavy Industry
Food & Beverage
Automotive & Transport
Manufacturing & Engineering
And many more — talk to us for help sizing the right solution for your application.

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