Desiccant Breathers

HydroGuard Breathers

Des-Case HydroGuard breathers uniquely feature an expansion chamber and internal check valves that create a nearly-sealed system.  Designed specifically for steady-state operations with minimal temperature fluctuations, these breathers provide excellent protection in continuous duty applications.

Applications:

• Gearboxes
• Mixers/agitators
• Cooling Towers
• Low-flow applications

Benefits & Models:

• Removes moisture in the headspace of equipment
• Eliminates rust-forming condensation
• Prevents sludge deposits and water-contaminated oil
• Prevents contamination ingress
• Provides longer lubricant life
• Reduces wear and tear on equipment, prolongs life

VentGuard Breathers

VentGuard Breathers have check-valve technology that isolates the system and only breathes when necessary, making them an ideal solution to protect low-flow applications with intermittent operations.  Check valves provide slight system pressurization that allows for controlled breathing without excessive pressure build-up.  This control mechanism prevents premature saturation of the silica gel and extends breather life, a problem not as easily tackled by standard desiccant breathers exposed to extreme moisture.

Applications:

• Gearboxes
• Pumps
• Hydraulic power units
• Conveying systems
• Low-flow applications

Benefits & Models:

• Removes moisture in the headspace of equipment
• Eliminates rust-forming condensation
• Prevents sludge deposits and water-contaminated oil
• Prevents contamination ingress
• Provides longer lubricant life
• Reduces wear and tear on equipment, prolongs life

Extended Series Breathers

Des-Case Extended Series Breathers combine the trusted materials and design of our Standard breathers with the check valves of our VentGuard and HydroGuard breathers, plus a new honeycomb technology oil mist reducing feature, higher air flows, and more than double the desiccant.  These high airflow, long-lasting desiccant breathers are ideal for tank farms and large or remote applications.

Applications:

• Storage tanks
• Wind turbines
• Large gearboxes/hydraulics
• Oil misting
• Remote applications

Benefits & Models:

• Removes moisture in the headspace of equipment
• Eliminates rust-forming condensation
• Prevents sludge deposits and water-contaminated oil
• Prevents contamination ingress
• Provides longer lubricant life
• Reduces wear and tear on equipment, prolongs life

Extreme Duty Breather

The Des-Case Extreme Duty breather has excellent vibration and impact resistance, can withstand broad temperature ranges, has expansive chemical compatibility, and features quality check valve technology while still accommodating higher air flow.  The Extreme Duty breather also has the best filter efficiency of our entire breather line.

Applications:

• Harsh Environments
• Mobile & off-road equipment
• Hydraulics
• Wash Downs
• High Vibration/Impact
• Nautical Applications

Benefits & Models:

• Removes moisture in the headspace of equipment
• Eliminates rust-forming condensation
• Prevents sludge deposits and water-contaminated oil
• Prevents contamination ingress
• Provides longer lubricant life
• Reduces wear and tear on equipment, prolongs life

Rebuildable Steel Breathers

Rebuildable Steel Breathers were designed specifically for applications such as bulk storage tanks or large circulating lube oil systems with very high temperatures, extremely polluted air, or a corrosive environment. They are ruggedly designed with housings of powder-coated carbon steel or stainless steel. The hygroscopic agent (desiccant) is enclosed in a bag of polypropylene filter material. This desiccant bag filter is easily installed when it is time to replace or recharge the unit. The 1-micron pleated filter has a large surface area, resulting in long service life. Like the bag filter, it is easily replaced without removing the breather from service. Rebuildable Steel Breathers accommodate large air flow rates with minimal pressure drops.

Rebuild kits include a 1-micron pleated replacement filter element, desiccant bag filter, sight glass indicator, foam pad, and gasket which are easily replaced without removing the breather from service.

Applications:

• Bulk Storage
• Diesel Tank Storage
• Harsh Environments
• High Flow Applications
• Large Hydraulic Reservoirs

Benefits & Models:

• Removes moisture in the headspace of equipment
• Eliminates rust-forming condensation
• Prevents sludge deposits and water-contaminated oil
• Prevents contamination ingress
• Provides longer lubricant life
• Reduces wear and tear on equipment, prolongs life

Non-Desiccant Breathers

Non-Desiccant breathers prevent contamination ingress in low-humidity environments or in applications where water-based fluids are in use (e.g. water glycol hydraulic fluid). They help control contamination by preventing free water as well as particles down to 1 micron from getting into the reservoir.

Applications:

• Low Humidity
• Oil Misting
• Arid Environments
• High Dust
• Water-Based Fluids
• Oil Sight Glasses
• Small Gearboxes

Models:

IsoLogic Breathers

IsoLogic has eliminated the subjectivity of color-changing desiccant media, allowing you to know the exact moment your breather is fully spent and should be replaced.  Shorten time-consuming, scheduled lube routes by using RFID and Bluetooth technology to collect data on multiple breathers at the same time when syncing them with the IsoLogic app.  IsoLogic detects and records spikes in humidity and water ingress.  Early detection of system upsets, avoidance of equipment failures, and unplanned downtime saves you money, maintains operational efficiency and provides one less headache for you and your organization.

Applications:

• Intermittent Operations
• Gearboxes
• Low-Flow Applications
• High-Humidity
• Washdown

Benefits & Models:

• Sensors and Connectivity
  • Detect and record spikes in humidity and water ingress.
  • Know the exact moment your breather is fully spent and should be replaced. Sensors inside the breather provide a precise digital reading of remaining breather life, saturation direction and breather temperature.
  • Shorten time-consuming, scheduled lube routes by using RFID and Bluetooth technology to collect data on multiple breathers at the same time when syncing them with the IsoLogic app.
  • View all breather statuses and trend data on the web platform from anywhere, anytime.
  • Decrease the risk of workplace injuries by monitoring breathers installed on remote or hard-to-access equipment.

  Desiccant Breather

  • Removes moisture in the headspace of equipment
  • Eliminates rust-forming condensation
  • Prevents sludge deposits and water-contaminated oil
  • Prevents contamination ingress
  • Provides longer lubricant life
  • Reduces wear and tear on equipment, prolongs life