01008 Disposable Desiccant Filter, 1/4 in FNPT x 1/4 in MNPT - Motor Guard

The Motor Guard 01008 Disposable Desiccant Filter provides critical point-of-use air filtration for professional automotive and industrial applications. This innovative in-line filter effectively removes water vapor, aerosols, and dirt particles, delivering ultra-dry, clean air directly to the spray gun. Its integrated color-change indicator offers a clear visual cue for filter replacement, ensuring consistent air quality and optimal finish results.

Key Features

• Integrated Color-Change Indicator: Desiccant beads change from dark blue (-40° dew point) to pink (0° dew point) to signal when replacement is necessary.
• Multi-Stage Filtration: Features a 5-micron porous bronze element for fine dirt particles, an oil-absorbent media for oil vapor, and desiccant beads to trap airborne moisture, achieving an impressive -40° dew point.
• Direct Spray Gun Connection: Designed for direct attachment to the spray gun, providing a final line of defense against contaminants picked up downstream of main filtration units and within air hoses.
• Robust Construction: Built with a clear polycarbonate housing and view ports in the nylon guard, allowing for easy monitoring of the desiccant beads.
• Professional-Grade Protection: Crucial for maintaining paint finish integrity during final blow-off of body panels and through all stages of painting, especially the critical application of clear-coats.
• Made in USA: Ensures quality and reliable performance for demanding professional environments.

Applications

This disposable desiccant filter is ideal for professional technicians and mechanics requiring pristine air for various finishing processes. It offers essential protection for automotive painting, including primer application, base coat, and clear coat stages, preventing fisheyes, blistering, and other moisture-related defects. It is also suitable for industrial painting, touch-up work, and any application where ultra-dry, contaminant-free compressed air at the point of use is paramount for a high-quality finish.

Specifications

• Pipe Size: 1/4 in FNPT x 1/4 in MNPT
• Nominal Airflow: 20 CFM
• Filtration Rating: 5 Micron
• Maximum Pressure: 125 PSI
• Temperature Range: 32-130 F
• Packaging: Blister Card of 2 Filters