Remove moisture from compressed air, protect downstream equipment and improve process reliability with Atlas Copco refrigerated and desiccant compressed air dryers supplied and supported by CompreVac Inc.
Compressing air concentrates naturally occurring water vapour. As compressed air cools, that moisture can condense inside piping, tools, valves, cylinders and process equipment.
A properly selected Atlas Copco compressed air dryer removes moisture before it reaches downstream equipment. This helps reduce corrosion, improve pneumatic reliability, protect finished product quality and reduce avoidable maintenance.
CompreVac supplies and supports Atlas Copco refrigerated and desiccant air dryers for applications ranging from general manufacturing to processes requiring extremely low pressure dew points.
Atlas Copco compressed air dryers help protect equipment, processes and products from problems caused by condensation and moisture contamination.
Removing moisture helps protect compressed air piping, valves and downstream equipment from internal corrosion.
Clean, dry Atlas Copco compressed air helps pneumatic controls, cylinders, tools and instruments operate consistently.
Moisture-sensitive production processes benefit from controlled compressed air quality and pressure dew point.
Proper Atlas Copco air treatment can reduce moisture-related equipment failures, downtime and avoidable service costs.
Atlas Copco offers multiple dryer technologies for different compressed air quality requirements. The best choice depends primarily on the pressure dew point required by your application.
Refrigerated dryers are commonly used for general industrial compressed air systems where a pressure dew point around +3°C / +37°F is suitable.
Atlas Copco desiccant dryers are used where much lower pressure dew points are required, including applications exposed to freezing temperatures or moisture-sensitive processes.
CompreVac supplies Atlas Copco refrigerated and desiccant compressed air dryers for a broad range of industrial duties.
Atlas Copco FD dryers are designed for efficient industrial compressed air drying with low pressure drop, energy-saving options and stable moisture removal.
Atlas Copco FX refrigerated dryers provide a straightforward, cost-effective drying solution for general industrial compressed air applications.
Atlas Copco AD, BD and CD desiccant dryers use different regeneration technologies to achieve low pressure dew points for demanding compressed air applications.
Atlas Copco advanced desiccant dryer ranges are designed to reduce energy consumption while delivering very low pressure dew points for demanding industrial applications.
Atlas Copco is a global leader in industrial compressed air technology with an extensive portfolio covering compressors, refrigerated dryers, desiccant dryers, filtration, condensate management, gas generation and complete compressed air systems.
CompreVac is an established Atlas Copco distributor serving Canadian industrial customers with equipment selection, application support, installation, parts and ongoing service.
This means CompreVac can assist with the entire compressed air package rather than treating the dryer as an isolated component. The compressor, dryer, filtration, condensate management and control strategy can all be considered together.
Pressure dew point is one of the most important criteria when selecting an Atlas Copco compressed air dryer. General plant air often needs only refrigerated drying, while critical process or cold-weather applications may require an Atlas Copco desiccant dryer.
Atlas Copco dryer sizing is more than simply matching compressor flow. Inlet temperature, ambient temperature, pressure, required dew point, duty cycle and operating environment can all affect final dryer selection.
Required compressed air flow at normal and peak operating conditions.
Atlas Copco dryer performance and correction factors depend on system pressure.
Hotter compressed air contains more moisture and affects dryer capacity.
The application determines whether Atlas Copco refrigerated or desiccant drying is appropriate.
Common questions about Atlas Copco refrigerated dryers, desiccant dryers, pressure dew point and CompreVac support.
The FD, FX, AD, BD, CD, BD+, CD+ and XD+ compressed air dryer ranges shown on this page are Atlas Copco products supplied and supported by CompreVac.
Yes. CompreVac is an established Atlas Copco distributor serving Canadian industrial customers with compressed air equipment, application support, parts and service.
Compressing air concentrates water vapour. As the compressed air cools, moisture can condense inside piping and equipment. An Atlas Copco dryer removes this moisture to reduce corrosion, improve pneumatic reliability and protect processes and products.
Atlas Copco refrigerated dryers cool compressed air to remove moisture and are commonly used for general industrial plant air. Atlas Copco desiccant dryers adsorb moisture using a drying medium and can achieve much lower pressure dew points.
Many industrial Atlas Copco refrigerated dryers are designed to provide a pressure dew point of approximately +3°C or +37°F under rated operating conditions.
An Atlas Copco desiccant dryer is typically used when compressed air must remain dry at low ambient temperatures, when piping may be exposed to freezing conditions, or when a process requires a pressure dew point substantially below that produced by a refrigerated dryer.
A heatless desiccant dryer regenerates its desiccant by using a portion of dried compressed air as purge air. Atlas Copco CD and CD+ dryers are examples of heatless desiccant technology.
Atlas Copco blower purge dryers use heated ambient air from an external blower to regenerate the desiccant, reducing the amount of compressed air that must be consumed for regeneration.
Yes. CompreVac can help specify a complete Atlas Copco compressed air system including the compressor, dryer, filtration, condensate management equipment and related components.
Dryer sizing should consider actual compressed air flow, operating pressure, inlet temperature, ambient temperature, required pressure dew point and duty cycle. Correction factors may be required when operating conditions differ from Atlas Copco's rated conditions.
Yes. CompreVac can help select and size Atlas Copco refrigerated or desiccant compressed air dryers based on your compressor, air flow, pressure, operating conditions and required dew point.
Speak with CompreVac about Atlas Copco refrigerated dryers, desiccant dryers, filtration, compressors and complete compressed air treatment systems.
Incorporating unique, patented technological innovations and extra energy saving options, Atlas Copco’s FD refrigerant dryers provide you with the clean, dry air you are in need of to expand the life of your equipment and ensure the quality of your end product.
Reduce Lifecycle Costs
FD compressed air dryers incorporate advanced energy saving features and low pressure drops to reduce total power consumption. The FD can achieve 6-4000 l/s.
Most Silent in its Class
FD refrigerated compressed air dryers come with a sound suppression canopy, drastically reducing noise levels.
Ease of Maintenance
The FD refrigerated air dryer is delivered ready for use on a solid base frame with integrated forklift slots. Our refrigerant air dryers use no consumables and only require regular inspections and cleaning
The FX range of refrigerant dryers offer a reliable, cost effective and simple solution. To avoid condensation and therefore all chance of corrosion and damage, the compressed air needs to be dried, which is exactly what the FX units are designed to do. These simple reliable units remove water from the air and the risk from your system, ensuring that your money doesn’t just disappear into the air.
Solid Performance
The FX industrial refrigerant air dryers deliver a strong performance with a steady pressure dew point with digital display.
Proven Reliability
With quality components, a robust design and effective control systems, the FX air dryers offer proven reliability
Easy installation
The plug-and-play concept with a single electrical connection and self-regulating controls facilitates installation
Low Maintenance
The ergonomic design of the FX air dryers ensures fast access to key components. Combined with long service intervals, your maintenance costs are minimal
The Atlas Copco FX refrigerant dryers reliably, cost efficiency and simply remove moisture from your compressed air system. As a result, you avoid condensation and the operational costs and downtime caused by the resultant corrosion.
How a desiccant air dryer works
Wet air passes directly through the desiccant medium which adsorbs the moisture. The desiccant medium has a finite capacity for adsorbing moisture before it must be dried out, or regenerated. To do this, the tower containing saturated desiccant medium is depressurized and the accumulated water is driven off.
How this happens depends on the type of desiccant dryer:
Heatless dryers - use only compressed air as a purge
Blower purge dryers - use a combination of air from an external blower, heat and minimal compressed air
Heat of compression - dryers use the heat of the compression
The Atlas Copco AD, BD and CD desiccant air dryers remove moisture from compressed air in their own way to protect your equipment, products and processes. Highly energy-efficient, easy to use, 360-1600 l/s.
➤AD, CD and BD air dryers have different technologies.
➤AD heated purge desiccant air dryer uses compressed air and heat
➤BD blower purge desiccant air dryers combining air from an external blower, heat and minimal compressed air
➤CD heatless desiccant air dryers only compressed air as a purge
Reduce Your Energy Costs
Large diameter vessels and optimally sized pipes and valves minimize pressure drops. Its efficient control system makes sure your adsorption dryer is properly used
Reduced Downtime
Extend your equipment’s life and increase your product quality by avoiding contamination. Our dryers’ low pressure dew point of -40°C/-40°F prevents water from entering your products or processes
Easy Installation
Delivered ready for use, designed to avoid hidden installation costs. All components including silencers, sensors and control units are mounted on a solid base frame with integrated forklift slots
Based on direct expansion technology, our high quality FD refrigerated air dryers remove moisture from compressed air with a stable dew point as low as +3°C/+37.4°F. Water- and air-cooled versions are available.
Desiccant dryers AD, BD, and CD provide you with the clean, dry air you need to extend the life of your equipment and ensure the quality of your end product. All air dryers incorporate unique, patented technology and energy-saving options. They are available in a range of sizes with a pressure dew point as low as -40°C/-40°F, from 360 to 1600 l/s and in an IP54 protected cubicle.
Atlas Copco Compressed air dryers BD+ series 100-3000 l/s - CD+ series 25-1400 l/s - XD+ series 550-3600 l/s.Desiccant air dryers BD+ and CD+ are designed to work with oil-lubricated and oil-free air compressors. Desiccant air dryer XD+ is designed to specifically work with oil-free air compressors.
Our desiccant air dryers BD+, CD+ and XD+ adapt their energy usage to the real load. That is how they make you save substantially.
Protect Your Production
Our patented Elektronikon control ensures maximum operating efficiency. It protects your production with advanced warnings for service and operating parameters
Food & Beverage Standard
ISO 22000 certification for the oil-free production facility in Antwerp, Belgium. The food safety management system applies to all our Z type class 0 oil-free air compressors and matching dryers and filters.
Optimal Durability
Improve your desiccant air dryers' lifetime. Its proven, rugged design allows for switching the high-quality stainless steel valves.
Longer Service Intervals
Compared to standard activated alumina, the use of high-grade desiccant materials can double your set-up’s lifetime. Stainless steel significantly extends your valve service intervals, reducing your production downtime and maintenance costs.
Easy Installation
Supplied ready for use, no hidden installation costs. All components including silencers, sensors and the control unit are mounted on a solid base frame with integrated forklift slots.
By eliminating moisture completely, you can increase your production equipment’s reliability and improve the quality of your finished goods. All air dryers incorporate unique, patented technology and energy-saving options. Available in a range of sizes with a pressure dewpoint as low as -70°C/-100°F.
Desiccant air dryers BD+, CD+ and XD+ compared
BD+ heated blower purge desiccant air dryers use a combination of heated air from an external blower, and only a minimal amount of compressed air. BD+ desiccant air dryers are also available in a zero purge variant. CD+ heatless desiccant air dryers are the simplest and only use only compressed air as a purge, minimising electrical connections. XD+ with zero purge cooling uses the heat of compression recovered from the compressor for the regeneration of the desiccant. The XD+ dryer does not consume any compressed air during the heating or cooling process.
BD+ heated blower purge desiccant air dryers use a combination of heated air from an external blower, and only a minimal amount of compressed air. BD+ desiccant air dryers are also available in a zero purge variant. CD+ heatless desiccant air dryers are the simplest and only use only compressed air as a purge, minimising electrical connections. XD+ with zero purge cooling uses the heat of compression recovered from the compressor for the regeneration of the desiccant. The XD+ dryer does not consume any compressed air during the heating or cooling process.