Refrigerated Air Dryers
Moisture in compressed air can cause corrosion, damage pneumatic equipment, and disrupt production. Refrigerated air dryers help prevent these problems by cooling compressed air to remove water vapor before it reaches downstream equipment and processes.
At Compresseurs Québec, we help industrial facilities select refrigerated air dryers based on airflow, operating pressure, inlet air temperature, and moisture removal requirements. As an authorized Quincy distributor, we offer reliable refrigerated air drying solutions from Quincy, along with equipment from Great Lakes Air, to meet a range of industrial applications.
Choosing the Right Refrigerated Air Dryer for Your System
Not all refrigerated air dryers operate the same way. Proper selection depends on your facility’s operating conditions and how compressed air demand changes throughout production.
Key considerations include:
- Cycling vs. Non-Cycling Dryers: Cycling dryers can reduce energy consumption during periods of lower demand, while non-cycling dryers provide continuous refrigeration and may be appropriate for relatively steady operating conditions.
- Airflow & Operating Conditions: Dryer capacity must account for actual compressed air flow, pressure, inlet temperature, and ambient temperature to maintain effective moisture removal.
- Pressure Dew Point: Refrigerated dryers typically provide pressure dew points around 35–40°F (2–4°C), making them suitable for many general industrial applications where extremely dry air is not required.
- High-Temperature Applications: Systems with elevated compressed air inlet temperatures may require high-temperature dryers or additional upstream cooling.
Choosing the right dryer involves more than matching its rated capacity to your compressor. Compresseurs Québec helps you evaluate system conditions, energy efficiency, and moisture control requirements to select a solution that protects your equipment and supports reliable operation.
Explore Our Refrigerated Air Dryers
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The EDR series has 6 models that will handle compressed air flows from 20 to 110 SCFM or 5 through 30 HP air compressors. The ERF series utilizes Stainless Steel…
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The Great Lakes ERF series refrigerated air dryer is manufactured to the highest quality standards. In an effort to express this quality standard and distinguish our products from competitors, we…
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Great Lakes Air has supported its industry leading 5-Year Warranties for over 25 years. This unequaled, non-prorated warranty is an expression of the quality, and workmanship in each of our…
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Best Suited For Smaller Systems Expecting Fairly Constant Loads These units use a two-stage heat exchanger to maintain consistent dew points. Freeze-ups are prevented and optimum performance is maintained. At…
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Best Suited For Smaller Systems Expecting Fairly Constant Loads These units use a two-stage heat exchanger to maintain consistent dew points. Freeze-ups are prevented and optimum performance is maintained. At…
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SPACE SAVING REFRIGERATED DRYER QRHT Series Total Air System High Temperature Dryers integrate five different components that perform separate functions. An air-cooled aftercooler, refrigerated dryer, moisture separator, Zero Loss drain,…
