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Standard breather
Des-Case DC
- Toxic Media: Uses cobalt chloride.
- Foam Filter: Cannot adsorb oil vapors.
- No Molecular Sieve: Uses silica gel for moisture control.
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Standard
GIEBEL VV-D
- Xdry® Media: Safer, stronger moisture adsorption.
- Activated Carbon: Captures oil mist effectively.
- Low Pressure: Filters with a larger surface area.
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Extended life
Des-Case DC-EX
- Extended Capacity: Larger desiccant volume for longer service life.
- Single-Use Design: Complete unit replacement when saturated.
- Foam Filter: Foam layer focuses on particulate filtration.
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Standard
GIEBEL VV-DV
- Xdry® Media: Stronger, safer drying than cobalt chloride.
- Activated Carbon: Filters oil vapors.
- Low Pressure: Filters with a larger surface area.
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Extreme Duty
Des-Case DC-DX
- Silica Gel Desiccant: Uses standard silica gel material.
- Low Visibility: Housing obstructs color-changing desiccant signal.
- Umbrella Valves: Free-breathing design with umbrella valves.
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Standard
GIEBEL VV-DV
- Xdry® Media: Safer, stronger moisture adsorption.
- High Visibility: Clear housing makes color-changing signal visible.
- Robust Valve: Fully closes system and prevents free-breathing.
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Rebuildable Steel
Des-Case DC-RS
- Painted Steel: Coating can chip and allow corrosion.
- Field Handling: Requires tools to open in the field.
- Non-ATEX: Limited use in explosive atmospheres.
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Rebuildable Steel series
GIEBEL ME-RV
- Robust Housing: Stainless steel resists corrosion.
- Refillable & Rebuildable: Desiccant and spare parts can be replaced.
- ATEX Compliant: Suitable for offshore and ATEX zones.
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Standard breather
Hydac BDL
- Toxic Media: Uses cobalt chloride.
- Foam Filter: Cannot adsorb oil vapors.
- No Molecular Sieve: Uses silica gel for moisture control.
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Standard
GIEBEL VV-D
- Xdry® Media: Safer, stronger moisture adsorption.
- Activated Carbon: Captures oil mist effectively.
- Disposable: Entire unit replacement for easier maintenance.
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Extended life
Hydac BDE
- Layered Media: Stratified desiccant configuration.
- Limited Sizes: Only 3 sizes available.
- Premium Pricing: Higher price point in the market segment.
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Extended
GIEBEL VV-DV
- Xdry® Media: Uniform mixture ensures consistent performance.
- Wide Size Range: Matches exact application needs.
- Robust Valve: Fully closes system and prevents free-breathing.
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Standard breather
AirSentry Z-series
- No Molecular Sieve: Uses silica gel for moisture control.
- Foam Filter: Cannot adsorb oil vapors.
- No Valves: Valve-free continuous airflow design.
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Standard
GIEBEL VV-D
- Xdry® Media: Safer, stronger moisture adsorption.
- Activated Carbon: Captures oil mist effectively.
- 3μm Filter: Ensures effective drying and cleaning.
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Standard breather
AirSentry D-series
- 100% Silica Gel: Single-component desiccant design.
- Foam Filter: Cannot adsorb oil vapors.
- No Valves: Valve-free continuous airflow design.
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Standard
GIEBEL VV-D
- Xdry® Media: Molecular sieve blend for stronger adsorption.
- Activated Carbon: Captures oil mist effectively.
- Broader Accessories: Flexible accessory system available.
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Extended life
AirSentry Guardian series
- No Molecular Sieve: Uses silica gel for moisture control.
- Foam Filter: Cannot adsorb oil vapors.
- Vertical Layout: Filter positioned above silica gel.
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Extended
GIEBEL VV-DV
- Xdry® Media: Safer, stronger moisture adsorption.
- Activated Carbon: Captures oil mist effectively.
- Efficient Filtration Layout: Filter after desiccant prevents dust ingress.
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Standard breather
Stauff SDB
- Refillable: Eco-friendly design allows desiccant replacement.
- High Molecular Sieve Ratio: 75% molecular sieve composition.
- Loose Granules: Desiccant may fall into the system during refilling.
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Standard
GIEBEL VV-R
- Xdry® Media: Safer, stronger moisture adsorption.
- Eco-Friendly: Refillable for sustainable, long-term use.
- Active Carbon: Captures oil mist effectively.
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Extended life
Stauff
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Extended
GIEBEL VV-DV
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Standard
Parker TriCeptor
- Toxic Media: Uses cobalt chloride.
- Foam Filter: Cannot adsorb oil vapors.
- No Molecular Sieve: Uses silica gel for moisture control.
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Standard
GIEBEL VV-D
- Xdry® Media: Safer, stronger moisture adsorption.
- Active Carbon: Captures oil mist effectively.
- Low Pressure: Filters with a larger surface area.
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