Techno ADF695 Auto Drain Valve Stainless Steel with Strainer 1/2″

Condensate Management and the Techno Auto Drain Valve

Where there is compressed air, there is water, which means that condensate management is a critical step in supplying clean, dry compressed air to your tools, equipment, and processes. In the process of generating and distributing compressed air, moisture condensation is inevitable. It usually contains oil and other contaminants that can sometimes be particularly aggressive. Companies recognize the pitfalls that accompany contaminated air–increased maintenance, higher operating costs, premature equipment failure, and replacement, as well as an overall decrease in productivity. Thus, it is extremely important that industries not only install a moisture separator but an electric timer auto drain valve along with it so as to remove moisture from compressed air lines without loss of air pressure.

These drains, such as the techno auto drain valve, are the most economical drains on the market. They use a solenoid to open and close a needle valve. The downside to these valves is that they clog up when there are heavy particulates in the drain lines. Since these valves only have a needle seat drain, they often clog up. If your condensate line is clean, like on a coalescing filter, then this timered solenoid drain valve, or techno auto drain valve, would be the perfect solution.

How the Auto Drain Valve Works

The Auto Drain Solenoid valve with timer comes with a Solenoid valve attached with the Auto drain along with the timer. The desired ON time and OFF time can be set on the timer. The solenoid valve will remain ON for the set time and will remain closed for the set time.

For example, you can set the Solenoid valve to remain ON for 5 seconds. After every 24 hours, the SOV will remain ON for 5 seconds and will remain shut for the rest of the time.

Thus, with an Auto drain solenoid valve with a timer, or a techno auto drain valve, you will be removing the moisture collected at the bottom of the tank at the right level. This protects your compressed air tank, also reducing the load, and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the air dryer, which in turn protects the equipment connected to the air dryer.

FAQs for Techno ADF695 Auto Drain Valve Stainless Steel with Strainer 1/2″:

1. How does a techno auto drain valve help in removing moisture from compressed air systems?
A techno auto drain valve automatically discharges accumulated moisture and contaminants, ensuring cleaner and more efficient compressed air performance.

2. Is the techno auto drain valve suitable for continuous industrial operations?
Yes, the techno auto drain valve is designed for reliable continuous operation, efficiently draining condensate without manual intervention.

3. Does the techno auto drain valve come with a built-in strainer for protection?
Yes, the techno auto drain valve includes a stainless-steel strainer that prevents debris from entering the mechanism, improving durability and performance.

4. Can the techno auto drain valve be installed easily in existing air lines?
Yes, the techno auto drain valve features a 1/2″ connection, allowing easy installation in most standard compressed air systems.