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    The document discusses factors that influence compressed air quality such as dirt, moisture, oil and other contaminants. It introduces ISO air quality classes and explains how contaminants can damage systems and affect productivity. Specific issues covered include how moisture and oil contamination can negatively impact products, tools and the work environment. Maintaining proper air quality standards is important for production processes and product quality.

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    The document discusses factors that influence compressed air quality such as dirt, moisture, oil and other contaminants. It introduces ISO air quality classes and explains how contaminants can damage systems and affect productivity. Specific issues covered include how moisture and oil contamination can negatively impact products, tools and the work environment. Maintaining proper air quality standards is important for production processes and product quality.

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    The document discusses factors that influence compressed air quality such as dirt, moisture, oil and other contaminants. It introduces ISO air quality classes and explains how contaminants can damage systems and affect productivity. Specific issues covered include how moisture and oil contamination can negatively impact products, tools and the work environment. Maintaining proper air quality standards is important for production processes and product quality.

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    Helpful Hints Page 1 of 3

    The act of compressing atmospheric air to 125 psig creates an 800% increase in the concentration of contaminants.

    What Influences Your Compressed Air Quality?

    Dirt, moisture and oil are everywhere. But they shouldn’t be in your compressed air supply.

    Dust, dirt, pollen, microorganisms, smoke, exhaust emissions and other particulates

    Moisture in the form of water vapor

    Oil, unburned hydrocarbons from the ambient air and compressor coolant carryover

    Caustic gases such as sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides and chlorine compounds

    The Results of Contaminated Compressed Air

    The problems created by contaminated compressed air in your system can range from annoyance to
    wreaking havoc on your equipment and your end products.

    z Premature wearing and scoring of surfaces


    z Rust and corrosion in tools, piping and equipment
    z Damaged instruments
    z Spoiled paint surfaces
    z Increased scrap rate
    z Unsafe or unpleasant work environment

    ISO 8573.1 Air Quality Classes

    http://air.irco.com/solutions/pharmacuetical/air_quality_guide.asp 3/27/2007
    Helpful Hints Page 2 of 3

    Maintaining air quality is so important that the International Standards Organization (ISO) developed six compressed air quality
    classes, as defined by ISO 8573.1. To determine which industry classification you require, ask yourself these simple
    questions:

    z Does compressed air quality affect my production process and the quality of my end products?
    z Will poor compressed air quality decrease my productivity, cost-savings and product quality standards?
    z What internal and external ambient conditions affect the quality of my compressed air produced by my system?

    The first barrier removes larger particles.

    The second barrierremoves smaller particles.

    Contaminants Can Destroy a Compressed Air System


    Think of it as a mini dust storm at 125 psig. The particulates scattered almost invisibly throughout the ambient air become a
    concentrated force for damage and destruction of your air-operated tools, equipment and instruments.

    z Systems are damaged and products are spoiled


    z Scoring and uneven wear patterns ruin tools and instruments
    z Volatile, hazardous compounds are produced
    z Production shuts down, productivity and quality suffer

    Why Is Relative Humidity Important?

    z ISO classifies a constant Pressure Dewpoint at a specific ambient air temperature (77°F)
    z As illustrated in the graph, when Pressure Dewpoint (PDP) is held constant (represented by then color curves) and
    ambient air temperature changes, the Relative Humidity will increase or decrease.
    z When a constant Relative Humidity (RH) is maintained, your air system’s performance will be consistent and reliable.

    http://air.irco.com/solutions/pharmacuetical/air_quality_guide.asp 3/27/2007
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    The Effects of Moisture Contamination?

    z Rust and corrosion in the air system piping


    z Inadequate air tool lubrication
    z Damage to labeling, packaging and the finished goods
    z Productivity losses throughout your operation

    Refrigerated air dryers are capable of maintaining less than 50% Relative Humidity in most industrial plant ambient
    environments

    Processes that require ultra-dry air (ISO Class 1, 2 or 3) will need an advanced solution using nonrefrigerated dryer
    technology.

    Oil in Compressed Air Affects Products and the Work Environment

    Oil, unburned hydrocarbons and compressor coolant become highly concentrated during compression.

    z These contaminants enter the air flow as entrained droplets and will pass through the compressed air system into the
    production process unless they are removed.
    z The built-in air/oil separator on all rotary screw air compressors will remove a portion of the oil, but this is not sufficient
    for most applications.
    z Oil contamination will cause batch spoilage, poor quality in finished goods, unwanted coloring in finished goods and a
    messy or hazardous work environment.

    Proper Filtration Removes Unwanted Oil from the Air Stream

    Removing oil from the compressed air stream provides some real benefits.

    z Longer air tool life


    z Ensures high quality of finished goods
    z No unwanted odors
    z Safer workplace

    Totally oil-free compressed air can only be achieved by installing an oil-free air compressor. However, particulate
    filtration and moisture removal are still necessary.

    http://air.irco.com/solutions/pharmacuetical/air_quality_guide.asp 3/27/2007

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