Compressed Air Filter

Coldman · Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:19 am

Anybody used this type of air filter before that can advise if suitable for filtration to plasma cutter?

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The filter cartridge is apparently called a toilet roll filter and captures condensed moisture.

ldbtx · Tue Aug 30, 2016 12:34 pm

Coldman wrote:Anybody used this type of air filter before that can advise if suitable for filtration to plasma cutter?
AT1000.jpg
The filter cartridge is apparently called a toilet roll filter and captures condensed moisture.

Considering that TP is designed to break down when moist, it doesn't sound like a good idea. Although Frantz did make an oil filter back in the 60s that used TP and it seemed to work OK. I'd prefer a dessicant moisture remover for a plasma cutter.

Coldman · Tue Aug 30, 2016 4:20 pm

Not actually TP just called that way . It is a paper filter in a roll, hopefully not breaking down.

noddybrian · Wed Aug 31, 2016 2:51 am

Never used that one as it seems to be unique to Oz - but having looked it up it should work - claims to remove any " carry over " from the compressor including oil & water down to very fine filtration levels which is exactly what's needed - only thing I can see against it is there is no obvious way of judging when it needs changing whereas using dessicant style in a clear housing it changes color when approaching saturation point - any reason why you would prefer this over dessicant ?

GreinTime · Wed Aug 31, 2016 3:01 am

We have a pressure swing absorption air drier in my garage at home... Perks of dad working for a company that buys new stuff at the first sign of issues I guess lol

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Coldman · Wed Aug 31, 2016 3:47 am

Just considering all options and bang for buck. LWS have these cheap and replacement filters cheap. They say they encourage purchase with every plasma they sell. Since take-up they have noticed dramatic reduction in plasma consumable sales. Also they sell very few replacement filters. Apparently they simply dry out between use and good to go for next time. There seems to be several badged versions of this filter around the world.

soutthpaw · Wed Aug 31, 2016 8:41 am

Yeah, I have the one the OP posted and it works well. Motor guard M26 out M30. Just specifies the different size NPT openings. Look at the reviews here for example.
http://www.bakersgas.com/NAS396-M-26.ht ... AgAs8P8HAQ

Also on Amazon prime now.
Motor Guard M-45-KIT 1/4 NPT Clean Air Filter Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TARQ6C/re ... Xxb7E3PJM1
Includes 2 extra filters

griff · Fri Sep 02, 2016 1:10 pm

I run one on our plasma table. It does make consumables last a long time vs before without it. I'd definitely buy it again. If they do get wet, they don't come apart.

ex framie · Fri Sep 16, 2016 5:54 pm

Coldman wrote:Just considering all options and bang for buck. LWS have these cheap and replacement filters cheap. They say they encourage purchase with every plasma they sell. Since take-up they have noticed dramatic reduction in plasma consumable sales. Also they sell very few replacement filters. Apparently they simply dry out between use and good to go for next time. There seems to be several badged versions of this filter around the world.

I think you just talked yourself into buying one, you also convinced me.
What are they called and who carries them?
Up here in Queensland we have a bit of a humidity issue.

Coldman · Fri Sep 16, 2016 5:58 pm

Are you in brisy?

Coldman · Fri Sep 16, 2016 7:09 pm

Its called AT1000 air filter for plasma. I got mine from www.collinstools.com.au
In stock and best price.

ex framie · Sat Sep 17, 2016 4:23 pm

Thanks Coleman, I'll chase that up.
I'm near Ipswich, west of Brisbane.
Cheers