Desiccant Air Breathers are powerful preventive maintenance tools that can protect industrial and commercial equipment and prolong equipment life

Water contamination can accelerate the oil's aging rate tenfold. Chemical reactions caused by water in the oil properties result in varnish, sludge, organic and inorganic acids and surface deposits.

Comprised of a silica gel body and fibre filter media, Metalux Desiccant Air Breathers are designed to remove moisture and particulate contaminants from entering the oil reservoirs as the machine breathes through thermal expansion and contraction of the fluid.

Improving the cleanliness of the lube and hydraulic oil by proactively managing water and particulate contamination will prolong the useful life of the oil and filter, and extend the MTBF (Mean-Time-Between-Failures) of the oil-lubricated components. These benefits and cost savings have been proven in industrial studies and borne out of real-world experience of such proactive maintenance practices by world-class progressive maintenance management.

Metalux Breathers are available in a wide range of sizes with fittings designed for fast and easy installation. In addition to the standard Desiccant Breathers with silica gel bodies, Metalux Breather models with Acitvated Carbon are available for the removal of oil mist, objectionable fumes and odours.

For more information on specific models, visit the product sections listed below.