Temperature Range:

–65°F to 180°F (–54°C to 82°C)

Filtration Rating:

1 micron in air

Mounting:

Unit must be mounted vertically for proper operation

 

The PFD hydraulic breather filter can be applied to hydraulic fluid reservoirs, fuel tank systems, gear lube oil systems, and other vented systems. Proven in the field, Pall's PFD reservoir vent filter/dryer reduces operating costs and improves system performance.

A maximum air flow of 7 SCFM is recommended, equivalent to 52 gpm air displaced in the reservoir. For hydraulic systems this flow (in SCFM) can be estimated by measuring the most rapid change in fluid level of the reservoir (feet per min) times the length and width of the reservoir.

Service life is a function of relative humidity and the amount of air breathed into the reservoir. For applications without hydraulic cylinders, temperature swings will create a breathing effect. Assume 2% of the air volume in the reservoir is exchanged for every 10°F swing in temperature. The chart can be used to determine for how many of these "cycles" the PFD will last. For hydraulic systems also determine the amount of air breathed in by measuring the total changes in fluid level over a typical operational cycle.

Systems

 

TABLE 1: LENGTH OPTIONS
Code	Description
8	Nominal length in inches
12	Nominal length in inches

 

TABLE 2: MOUNTING BRACKET OPTIONS
Code	Rating
A	No bracket
AB	With bracket permanently attached

 

TABLE 3: PORT OPTIONS
Code	Description
Omit	1-5/16 –12 UNJ-3B (1" nominal tube)
R	1-1/2 –16 UN-2B (Pall air breather adapters)
Compatible with Pall air breather adapters.