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High-Efficiency Adsorption Heatless Regenerative Adsorption Air Dryer

1.Air delivery: 6.5~13.5m3/min 229-477cfm
2.Working Pressure:0.5-4MPa/5~40bar/72.5-580psi
3.Input Power: 0.2KW
 
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Operating Principle

This dryer leverages pressure swing adsorption (PSA) technology to strip moisture from compressed air. It employs a dual-chamber system where each tower takes turns purifying the air; while one chamber captures water vapor, the other flushes out accumulated moisture using a fraction of the dried air—no electric heating involved.


What Makes It Valuable

  • Precision drying – holds pressure dew point consistently at -40°C or lower, preventing moisture-related failures in sensitive equipment

  • No heat, no waste – regeneration relies solely on compressed air, eliminating electrical heating elements and keeping operational costs low

  • Round-the-clock readiness – designed for nonstop performance in demanding industrial settings without performance degradation

  • Fewer parts, fewer headaches – minimal mechanical components mean less frequent servicing and easier troubleshooting


Technical Parameters

SXD Series Heatless desiccant air dryer
Model

Air Delivery

 (m3/min)

Voltage
(V/HZ)

Power

 (kW)

Inlet/Outlet
(PT)
Dimensions (mm)

Weight

 (Kg)

L*W*H
SXD-1517.00220V/50HZ0.2DN651300*820*2480670
SXD-2023.00220V/50HZ0.2DN801380*820*2530798
SXD-2527.00220V/50HZ0.2DN801650*900*2450980
SXD-3034.00220V/50HZ0.2DN801700*955*24101278


Where It Excels

This dryer is a standard choice for applications where air purity is non-negotiable: laser cutting (prevents lens fogging and mirror contamination), CNC machining (protects spindles and tooling), pneumatic instrumentation (avoids erratic valve behavior), and food/beverage lines (ensures hygiene standards). It also pairs seamlessly with high-pressure systems up to 16 bar or more.


FAQ


Q1. How does a heatless adsorption dryer work?

A. Principle: It uses a dual-tower pressure swing adsorption (PSA) system: While one tower adsorbs moisture, the other tower purges and regenerates the adsorbent (molecular sieve/alumina) with a small amount of dry air (approximately 12-15%).

Cycling: The dual-tower operating state is automatically switched (adsorption tower → regeneration tower) every 4-10 minutes, ensuring continuous air supply.


Q2. Is 15% regeneration air consumption a waste? How can it be reduced?

A. Necessity: Regeneration air consumption is an inherent characteristic of physical adsorption and is used to remove moisture from the adsorption tower.

Optimization Method: Optimize the model to match actual air consumption.

Install a dew point energy-saving control system: Automatically adjust regeneration air consumption based on humidity (reducing it to 8-10%).


Q3. What causes a sudden increase in outlet dew point (e.g., -20°C to 0°C)?

A. Adsorbent failure, adsorbent pulverization, valve leakage, or incomplete regeneration.


Q4. Does a heatless adsorption dryer require a power source?

A. Only control power is required: to drive the solenoid valve and controller (power <100W), no high-power electricity is required (unlike micro-heating types).


Q5. Which industries require heatless adsorption dryers?

A. Semiconductor manufacturing, medical ventilators, lithium battery coating, and food packaging.


Q6. What precautions should be taken when restarting after a shutdown?

A. Adsorbent regeneration: If the system has been down for >48 hours, the regeneration process must be manually initiated to prevent wet adsorbent from clumping.

Gradual loading: Start with a low flow rate for 10 minutes, then gradually increase the load.

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