Why is Pre-Filtration a Smart Strategy for Your Compressed Air System?

In a multi-stage filtration system, people sometimes question the need for a pre-filter. They might think a high-efficiency filter can do all the work on its own. But bypassing the pre-filtration stage can lead to a host of problems, from premature filter failure to a significant increase in costs. So, why is pre-filtration a smart strategy for your compressed air system?

Our Compressed Air Precision Filters are designed to work together in a multi-stage system, and pre-filtration is the most critical first step. A pre-filter is a coarse filter that is designed to remove the largest contaminants from your compressed air supply.

Protects the Precision Filter: By removing large particles, the pre-filter prevents the more expensive, high-efficiency precision filter from becoming clogged prematurely, which extends its service life.

Reduces Costs: Since a pre-filter is much less expensive to replace than a high-efficiency precision filter, you can save a significant amount of money on filter replacements.

Maintains Performance: A clogged precision filter can cause a significant pressure drop and a loss of performance. The pre-filter ensures that your system maintains a high level of performance at all times.

Lower Maintenance: By preventing your precision filter from becoming clogged, the pre-filter reduces the frequency of filter changes, which saves you time and labor on maintenance.

By choosing a Compressed Air Precision Filter system with a pre-filter, you're not just filtering; you're optimizing your entire system for efficiency and cost savings.