An air compressor is only as strong as its weakest part. When you buy manufactured parts from General Air Products, you’ll immediately have a more durable and higher-quality compressor than most. We believe quality manufacturing starts with comprehensive knowledge and expedient customer service. Our team seeks to understand your specific needs and match you with the parts and equipment you require to succeed.
The condensate valve plays a vital role in maintaining air pressure and purity. As you use an air compressor, moisture from the air builds up and needs somewhere to escape. In the area where this valve is located, the moisture collects and can then be released as needed.
We carry a selection of automatic water drain valves for air compressors, which includes options like:
- Zero air loss drains: This drain type helps you retain the most air pressure even as you open the compressor tank. It prioritizes minimal air loss while ensuring your compressor can run consistently at full speed.
- Float drains: Float drains give you one less job to do as you operate a compressor. This drain uses a float to gauge water levels, and when it reaches a certain threshold, the drain opens for the water to flow out automatically.
- Timed drains: In many industrial and manufacturing settings, air compressors do similar work around the clock. In these situations, it’s easy to estimate when you’ll need to drain your compressor. Timed drains are a type of automatic drain that releases at pre-determined intervals to keep things moving faster.
Condensates are usually more than just water. The moisture you release with an air compressor drain valve often contains oil, dirt, and other particulate matter that would otherwise clog up your compressor. The “FD” series handles denser materials with ease, discharging proficiently without draining air from the system.
FD models are automatic aluminum float drains with a stainless steel level and float. They also include a brass backup manual drain.
Model No. | Connection (NPT) | MWP | Max Temp (F) | Volts AC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1/2″ | 290 | 150 | n/a |
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Better valves in your air compressor mean better efficiency, enhanced longevity, and satisfied operators. At General Air Products, our goals center around precisely meeting your needs and delivering a product that is ready to work with you for a long time. With a range of models for you to choose from, you’ll find a solution in our selection regardless of what type of air compressor you’re using.
Contact us today to tell us about your air compressor and the parts you’re looking for. We can give you a quote through our online submission form, or you can get one right away by calling 888-814-2196.