Compressed air must be dried. This is an undeniable statement of fact. Today’s modern industry can no longer tolerate the problems of wet, dirty compressed air. Wet air causes rust, pitting, blockages, and freeze-ups, with resultant component failure and product rejection. Wet air is a major contributor of downtime, causing millions of dollars of lost production.

The cost of wet air varies with each and every application; however, the cost of wet air is always many times greater than the cost of a dryer. Compressed air dryers pay for themselves, many times over, by increasing production, reducing downtime and adding to your bottom line. The tough question you have to answer is which type of dryer is the best choice for your application.

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