High-Tech Compressed Air Dryers by Atlas Copco

Enhance efficiency, protect your equipment, and reduce energy costs with Atlas Copco’s advanced compressed air dryers – available from J Ll Leach, your trusted air solutions expert.

Air Dryers

Industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to oil and gas depend on moisture-free compressed air to prevent product contamination and protect their valuable pneumatic equipment. By investing in a modern, energy-efficient and technologically advanced compressed air dryer by Atlas Copco, you can not only extend the lifespan of your equipment but also guarantee stable manufacturing processes, improve workplace safety, and significantly reduce your energy consumption.

At J Ll Leach, we have been a leading team of compressed air experts in the UK for nearly a century. We are proud to be premier distributors for revered manufacturers such as Atlas Copco. Below, we introduce you to Atlas Copco’s latest dryer range, benefits, and features. Do not hesitate to call us if you need tailored advice based on your application requirements.

The Role of Compressor Dryers

By minimising moisture levels in your air compressor, air dryers can help create a healthier and safer work environment. In many industries, removing the moisture from compressed air is vital for protecting pneumatic equipment and the compressor’s components. 

Consistent dry air may also be vital for the final quality of your products and for ensuring stability in your manufacturing processes. On top of all that, dry air can improve your air compressor’s efficiency, reducing energy consumption and operating costs.

The Role of Compressor Dryers

By minimising moisture levels in your air compressor, air dryers can help create a healthier and safer work environment. In many industries, removing the moisture from compressed air is vital for protecting pneumatic equipment and the compressor’s components. 

Consistent dry air may also be vital for the final quality of your products and for ensuring stability in your manufacturing processes. On top of all that, dry air can improve your air compressor’s efficiency, reducing energy consumption and operating costs.

Industries that Require Compressor Air Dryers

Almost all industries that use compressed air could benefit from an air dryer. However, dryers are vital in certain sectors, such as:

  • Pharmaceuticals: critical for maintaining sterile conditions during drug production.
  • Food and Beverage: prevents contamination and ensures product safety.
  • Electronics: protects sensitive components from moisture-related damage.
  • Automotive: ensures quality paint finishes and prevents rust.
  • Textiles: maintains consistent air quality for machinery.
  • Chemicals: prevents reactions due to moisture.
  • Oil and Gas: protects pneumatic equipment in harsh environments.

Call us today to find out how our range of Atlas Copco dryers could elevate your business to new heights.

Main Types of Air Dryers by Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco manufactures technologically advanced air dryers for a wide range of industries. Its systems fall into categories including refrigerant, deliquescent, desiccant, chemical, and membrane dryers. Regardless of your needs, we have the perfect air dryer for you. Most businesses throughout the UK utilise dryers that fall into the following categories.

Refrigerant Air Dryers

Refrigerant or refrigerated air dryers operate by cooling the air in your compressed air system to a very low temperature. When it reaches the required dew point, the moisture within the air condenses into liquid form.

This condensation is removed from the compressor, leaving you with a stream of dry air. Refrigerant dryers are available in cycling and non-cycling variants.

Desiccant/Adsorption Dryers

In desiccant dryers, moisture is separated from the compressed air as it passes over a desiccant bed, which consists of materials such as silica gel or activated alumina that absorb water vapour.

The air becomes dry as the water vapour binds to the desiccant bed. These dryers usually contain two desiccant bed towers, one actively absorbing moisture while the other regenerates. They are commonly used in sensitive industries such as pharmaceuticals and electronics.

Benefits of Upgrading Your Compressed Air Dryer

With routine maintenance, Atlas Copco’s range of premium compressed air dryers can remain fully operational and efficient for years. If you have been using the same dryer for several years, you may benefit from investing in an upgrade in the following ways:

Energy Savings

Modern dryers are much more energy-efficient than their predecessors, which can significantly reduce operational costs.

Increased Uptime

Newer compressors require less maintenance than older models, increasing uptime and reducing ongoing upkeep expenses.

Environmental Impact

By reducing your energy consumption, you can minimise your business’s carbon footprint.

Reliability

Improved components can enhance the overall reliability of your compressed air system.

Health and Safety

Upgraded systems promote a safer work environment by improving air quality, reducing moisture levels, and ensuring your tools work optimally.

Introducing Atlas Copco’s Compressed Air Dryer Range

Atlas Copco is widely recognised as the leading manufacturer of compressed air systems and dryers. Designed for businesses of all sizes in all industries, its latest range of dryers boasts dew points from +3 to -70°C, ensuring the correct air quality for your specific application. Moreover, all Atlas Copco dryers are designed with energy efficiency in mind.

Contact the professionals at J Ll Leach, and we will recommend the most suitable dryer to meet your specifications. Some of our most popular Atlas Copco dryers include:

FX Series

The FX Series is among Atlas Copco's most straightforward and cost-effective refrigerant dryers, commonly found in manufacturing and engineering industries. While the FX series are no-frills dryers, they are robust and reliable enough to effectively protect your equipment against corrosion for years.

CD Series

Atlas Copco's CD Series of heatless desiccant dryers is highly effective and energy efficient, ideal for use in sensitive industries such as petrochemicals, oil and gas, manufacturing, and automotive. While a higher initial investment than the FX Series, CD Series dryers are unrivalled in energy efficiency. They can also operate at pressure dew points as low as -70°C/-100°F.

Our Range of Services

At J Ll Leach, we have been leading suppliers and installers of compressed air systems and dryers since 1936, and we are proud to be a premier distributor for Atlas Copco. Here are some of our most popular services:

Design

From concept to completion, we can design your entire compressed air system to achieve your goals for years to come. Our in-house design team consists of industry experts with a proven track record.

Installation

Thanks to our large warehouses and local depots across the UK, we promise speedy nationwide deliveries. Moreover, all installations are carried out by accredited engineers, who can install compressors, dryers, and pipework systems in accordance with the most stringent safety standards.

Maintenance and Repairs

Our Atlas-Copco-trained engineers are always on hand to rectify problems promptly to minimise disruption to your business. We offer comprehensive service plans to keep your system in optimal condition and catch small problems before they exacerbate. We also operate an emergency callout service if you need urgent repairs.

Learn More About Our Range of Atlas Copco Air Dryers

If you want to maximise your energy efficiency while extending the lifespan of your valuable equipment, protect the quality of your end products and maximise workplace safety, consider investing in a technologically advanced, energy-efficient and unbeatably reliable air dryer by Atlas Copco. 

And when it comes to the supply and installation of Atlas Copco’s most robust systems, there is no better company to contact than us.

Call the experts at J Ll Leach today to discover more about the benefits of our range of Atlas Copco dryers.