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Compressed Air Treatment

Compressed Air Treatment for Optimal Compressed Air Quality

Here you’ll find high-quality filter regulators and pressure gauges from the compressed air technology for professional compressed air treatment in industry, trade, and manufacturing. Reliable treatment keeps compressed air free of particles, moisture, and unwanted oil contaminants. This protects pneumatic systems, machines, and tools, increases operational safety, and ensures the required compressed air quality over the long term.

We also offer additional products for compressed air networks, including oil-water separators, condensate drains, hose reels, and quick-connect couplings. Whether for general pneumatics, sensitive production processes, or specific quality requirements: When it comes to meeting the necessary quality standards, the right compressed air treatment is the foundation for efficient and cost-effective system operation.

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ATU L100 lubricator
ATU L100 lubricator
MSRP: €38.23
Net price: €37.50
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Delivery time: 1-2 weeks
ATU L101 lubricator
ATU L101 lubricator
MSRP: €38.23
Net price: €37.50
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Delivery time: 1-2 weeks
ATU L102 lubricator
ATU L102 lubricator
MSRP: €77.96
Net price: €76.40
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Delivery time: 1-2 weeks
ATU L103 lubricator
ATU L103 lubricator
MSRP: €77.96
Net price: €76.40
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Delivery time: 1-2 weeks
ATU M2585100 filter-regulator
MSRP: €63.87
Net price: €62.60
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ATU M2585101 filter-regulator
MSRP: €63.87
Net price: €62.60
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ATU M2585102 filter-regulator
MSRP: €116.83
Net price: €114.50
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ATU M2585103 filter-regulator
MSRP: €116.83
Net price: €114.50
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ATU R10100 regulator
MSRP: €54.00
Net price: €53.00
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ATU R10101 regulator
MSRP: €54.00
Net price: €53.00
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ATU R10102 regulator
MSRP: €87.82
Net price: €86.10
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ATU R10103 regulator
MSRP: €87.82
Net price: €86.10
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KTB CSM3 filter-regulator-lubricator
MSRP: €234.01
Net price: €229.40
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Stock: 2
Minimum order quantity: 1
Delivery time: 1-2 days
KTB SM0 filter-regulator-lubricator
MSRP: €86.15
Net price: €84.50
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Delivery time: 1-2 weeks
KTB SM1 filter-regulator-lubricator
MSRP: €83.88
Net price: €82.30
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Stock: 5
Minimum order quantity: 1
Delivery time: 1-2 days
KTB SM1ES filter-regulator-lubricator
MSRP: €110.46
Net price: €108.30
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KTB SM2 filter-regulator-lubricator
MSRP: €121.24
Net price: €118.90
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KTB SM2ES filter-regulator-lubricator
MSRP: €147.94
Net price: €145.00
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KTB SM3 filter-regulator-lubricator
MSRP: €149.63
Net price: €146.70
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Stock: 5
Minimum order quantity: 1
Delivery time: 1-2 days
KTB SM3ES filter-regulator-lubricator
MSRP: €177.51
Net price: €174.00
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KTM SM0 filter-regulator-lubricator
MSRP: €57.33
Net price: €56.20
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KTM SM1 filter-regulator-lubricator
MSRP: €55.48
Net price: €54.40
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Stock: 5
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Delivery time: 1-2 days
KTM SM2 filter-regulator-lubricator
MSRP: €79.82
Net price: €78.30
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Stock: 3
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KTM SM3 filter-regulator-lubricator
MSRP: €101.21
Net price: €99.20
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What is compressed air treatment?

Compressed air treatment encompasses all measures for cleaning, drying, pressure regulation, and, if necessary, lubrication of compressed air before it is used in a compressed air system or a pneumatic system. The goal is to ensure the required compressed air quality and to protect machines and end-use equipment from wear, corrosion, and malfunctions.

What exactly is compressed air treatment?

When air is compressed by compressors, contaminants such as dust, abrasives, water vapor, condensate, or oil aerosols are produced. Compressed air treatment reduces or even removes these contaminants using filters, dryers, and other treatment components.

Why is compressed air treatment necessary?

The compressed air quality plays a crucial role in the service life of valves, cylinders, tools, and production equipment. Inadequate compressed air treatment can lead to corrosion caused by moisture, wear caused by particles, and reduced quality due to oil contamination. Proper compressed air treatment and the use of suitable compressed air filters are therefore essential to ensure operational safety and optimize the cost-effectiveness of the systems.


How does compressed air treatment work?

Compressed air treatment involves several steps to ensure compressed air quality. The generated compressed air is purified, dried, and tailored to the requirements of the specific application. The subsequent drying process reduces moisture and prevents corrosion. Finally, various treatment components are used, which work in combination to ensure optimal air quality.

Why does compressed air go through multiple treatment stages?

Contaminants in compressed air require specific removal measures. Solid particles, moisture, oil aerosols, and condensate each have their own treatment requirements. Different applications require different levels of purity. Therefore, compressed air treatment is carried out in several steps to achieve the desired air quality.

What is the correct sequence of components in compressed air treatment?

Typically, compressed air passes through the following stations:

1. Compressor for generating compressed air

2. Water separator for removing condensate

3. Refrigeration dryer or compressed air dryer for drying the air

4. Compressed air filter for filtering out particles and oil aerosols

5. Maintenance unit for pressure regulation and fine treatment

6. Pneumatic consumers such as machines, tools, or control systems

Depending on the application, coalescing filters, activated carbon filters, condensate drains, or condensate treatment systems can also be integrated.


What components are part of compressed air treatment?

Modern compressed air systems consist of a variety of components designed to work together. The selection depends on the required air quality and the specific application’s requirements.

What components do I need for compressed air treatment?

The most important components for compressed air treatment include:

  • Compressor
  • Compressed air receiver
  • Compressed air filter
  • Water separator
  • Compressed air dryer
  • Condensate drain
  • Oil-water separator
  • Pressure regulator
  • Maintenance unit

What is a maintenance unit?

A maintenance unit, also known as a treatment unit, treats compressed air immediately before it reaches the end user. Typically, it consists of a compressed air filter, a pressure regulator, a pressure gauge, and, in some cases, an oiler. The unit combines filtration, pressure regulation, and, if necessary, lubrication into a compact assembly. This ensures that pneumatic cylinders, valves, and tools are supplied with the required air quality.


Where is compressed air treatment used?

The requirements for compressed air treatment vary depending on the industry and application. While simple pneumatic tools often function adequately with standard filtration, sensitive production processes have significantly higher requirements for purity, dryness, and pressure stability of the compressed air.

Which applications require particularly clean compressed air?

Particularly high requirements for compressed air quality exist in the following areas, among others:

  • Food and beverage industry
  • Medical and pharmaceutical applications
  • Painting and surface treatment
  • Electronics manufacturing
  • Precision engineering
  • Pneumatic control and automation systems

In these applications, even small amounts of moisture, oil, or solid particles can compromise product quality or process reliability.

What are the consequences of inadequate compressed air treatment in sensitive applications?

Compressed air treatment not only purifies the compressed air but also helps prevent typical problems during plant operation:

  • Prevention of corrosion caused by moisture and condensate
  • Protection of pneumatic valves and cylinders against wear
  • Reduction of production downtime
  • Reduction of maintenance and repair costs
  • Improvement of operational safety
  • Ensuring consistent compressed air quality


Selecting the Right Components for Compressed Air Treatment

Professional compressed air treatment is the foundation for long-lasting machinery and cost-effective plant operation. With the right filter regulators, filter units, and pressure gauges, compressed air can be optimally tailored to the requirements of a wide variety of applications.

Discover high-quality components for compressed air treatment now and find the right solution for your compressed air system.