Condenser for air-braking systems
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A COMBINED condenser and automatic' drain-valve unit introduced by Clayton Dewandre Co. Ltd., Lincoln, filters the air of commercial vehicle air braking systems, obviates moisture and prevents corrosion in the pipe lines and valves and eliminates the need for daily draining of air reservoirs.
Mounted in the delivery pipe line between the air compressor and unloader valve, the condenser utilizes a replaceable cylindrical filter element.
The condenser's finned exterior provides a cooled surface on which moisture and oil vapour condense from the warm compressed air passing through the filter. An automatic drain valve Is actuated each time the unloader mechanism cuts in to recharge the reservoir.
Servicing the unit every 10,000 miles consists of blowing compressed air through the filter assembly from the outside.