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Refrigerated Air Dryer - Sharpe Manufacturing Co

Part #: 6885

The Sharpe Manufacturing Co. 6885 Refrigerated Air Dryer is engineered to provide professional-grade moisture removal for compressed air systems, delivering consistently dry air essential for protecting pneumatic tools and optimizing application results. This robust unit effectively cools compressed air to a stable pressure dew point of approximately 34-40°F (1-4°C), condensing and separating water vapor to ensure reliable air quality.

Key Features

  • Efficient Moisture Separation: Delivers consistently dry air by cooling compressed air to a precise dew point, effectively condensing and separating up to 99% of water vapor crucial for sensitive pneumatic equipment and critical applications.
  • Consistent Dew Point Control: Engineered to maintain a stable pressure dew point, ensuring reliable air quality that meets ISO 8573.1 Class 4-6 standards for humidity.
  • Automatic Condensate Management: Features an integrated system for automatically draining collected condensate, minimizing manual intervention and ensuring continuous, hassle-free operation.
  • Robust, Eco-Friendly Construction: Built for durability and continuous operation within demanding industrial and automotive workshop environments, this unit features high-efficiency heat exchangers, a two-stage separator/filter, and uses environmentally safe, CFC-free refrigerant for long-term reliability.
  • Simplified Operation & Installation: Designed for ease of use with a plug-and-play setup, a single on/off switch, and minimal maintenance requirements, making it ideal for shops with 5-15 horsepower compressors.

Applications

This refrigerated air dryer is an essential component for any compressed air system where moisture control is critical, safeguarding equipment and enhancing product quality in various professional settings:

  • Automotive and Body Shops: Prevents moisture-related defects in paint finishes, such as fisheyes and craters, extends the lifespan of pneumatic tools, and ensures precise operation of air-powered equipment.
  • Manufacturing and Industrial Facilities: Provides clean, dry air for instrumentation, controls, assembly lines, and machinery, protecting against internal corrosion and operational failures.
  • General Workshops: Safeguards valuable pneumatic equipment, such as grinders, sanders, and impact wrenches, from rust and premature wear, reducing replacement costs.
  • Precision Applications: Ensures the clean, dry compressed air required for processes where even minor water contamination can compromise product quality or performance.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Sharpe Manufacturing Co.
  • Model Number: 6885
  • Product Type: Refrigerated Air Dryer
  • Capacity: 35 CFM
  • Maximum Operating Pressure: 175 psi (12 bar)
  • Maximum Inlet Temperature: 180°F (82°C)
  • Weight: 81 lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 28" x 10" x 13"

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This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 17 March, 2011.