How long does a breather last?
There is no set time frame that an Air Sentry breather will last. The size of the breather, as well as the environment it is in, will determine the life span of a breather. Generally speaking, a small Mini breather will not have the same life expectancy as a larger Disposable Breather. The useful life of a breather has three variables. They are: • Frequency of Breathing means how often does a new batch of wet air pass through the breather. Each time this happens, water vapor is retained and the breather life is shortened. Examples of the extremes would be a storage tank that has fluid drawn out once a day and a hydraulic cylinder stroking every 30 seconds. • Quantity of Silica Gel: The water holding capacity of a breather is directly proportional to the amount of silica gel in the breather. Silica gel has the capability to remove up to 40% of its own weight in water. • Ambient Humidity in the Work Area: Most users believe that the ambient humidity is the major factor in the life of the
There is no set time frame that an Ultra Clean breather will last. The size of the breather, as well as the environment it is in, will determine the life span of a breather. Generally speaking, a small Mini breather will not have the same life expectancy as a larger Disposable Breather. The useful life of a breather has three variables. They are: • Frequency of Breathing means how often does a new batch of wet air pass through the breather. Each time this happens, water vapor is retained and the breather life is shortened. Examples of the extremes would be a storage tank that has fluid drawn out once a day and a hydraulic cylinder stroking every 30 seconds. • Quantity of Silica Gel: The water holding capacity of a breather is directly proportional to the amount of silica gel in the breather. Silica gel has the capability to remove up to 40% of its own weight in water. • Ambient Humidity in the Work Area: Most users believe that the ambient humidity is the major factor in the life of th
