Compressed air has applications in virtually all industries. Its uses range from being a reliable source of pneumatic power in manufacturing plants to operating critical instrumentation in process industries. In every application, air quality can be adversely affected by contaminants, such as water, oil and dirt. The result is lower productivity, increased maintenance, and higher operating costs.
The most prevalent contaminant is water. Water, in the form of vapor, enters the air system at the compressor intake and is concentrated to the saturation point by compression. As cooling occurs downstream of the compressor, the moisture in this saturated air condenses into harmful liquid.
Trust a high quality, energy-efficient Van Air compressed air dryer to keep your air system flowing. With more than 60 years of experience and extensive in-house engineering capabilities, we're ready to build the right dryer for your application.
Single Tower Deliquescent Dryers
Van Air single tower deliquescent compressed air dryers are an affordable and energy-free solution for preventing moisture condensation and freeze-ups in compressed air lines. With no moving parts, single tower dryers are the most versatile, affordable, and simple to operate of all compressed air dryer types.
Regenerative Desiccant Dryers
Van Air regenerative desiccant dryers offer the best possible protection for pneumatic instrumentation or sensitive process air. Van Air's unique Interlock Logic Control assures reliable valve sequencing and dew point performance.
Natural Gas and Biogas Dryers
Van Air gas dryers are a proven solution for meeting pipeline moisture specifications, inhibiting hydrate formation, preventing condensation in pipelines, and improving the combustible quality of fuel gas.
In-line Desiccant Dryers
Van Air in-line desiccant dryers are an effective solution for point-of-use removal of harmful water vapor.
Filters and Elements
Van Air offers a broad range of compressed air and gas filtering solutions for eliminating both particulate and oil aerosol contamination.
Desiccants
Van Air is the global leader in the development and manufacturing of deliquescent desiccants for use in compressed air and gas dryers. Van Air has invested more than 60 years in the perfection of its desiccant formulas to provide customers with dependable and cost-effective dehydration solutions.
After-Coolers
Van Air offers numerous types and sizes of rugged, field-tested after-coolers for reducing the temperature of the discharge air from a compressor, a vital first step in the air drying process.
Automatic Drain Valves
Van Air's heavy-duty automatic drain valves reliably discharge virtually any fluid in a wide array of applications, including cooling towers, receiver tanks, separators, compressed air dryers, and general condensate management.
Dew Point Monitors
Van Air dew point monitors verify the performance of air dryers by analyzing the water vapor content of compressed air. In the event of an elevated moisture level, Van Air dew point monitors quickly alert plant personnel to minimize maintenance expenses.
