Proportioning the Compressed Air Dryer

Selecting the Right Capacity for your Compressed Air Dryer

So you have read our guide on the adsorption dryer and the refrigeration dryer and ready for the next step? That would be selecting the right capacity for the compressed air dryer, and of course we are here to help you make that process easier.

It is important to ensure that you are running a compressed air dryer with the right capacity to keep your compressed air system running smoothly and efficiently.



To select the right capacity of the compressed air dryer, the following factors must be considered: 



Who we are and how Ash Air can help your business!

Ash Air has been around in New Zealand since 1979, and we’ve grown into a nationwide company with international support and a reputation for quality and reliability.We look after all things compressed air for your business!

  • Reciprocating, Screw, air compressors
  • Vacuum pumps
  • Nitrogen
  • An extensive line of air treatment components

Ash Air's range of Chicago Pneumatic, Alup, Pneumatech, and Quincy compressors are used extensively around the world in industries ranging from oil and gas to food, automotive and farming, and we bring you these world class compressors here in the land of the long white cloud.Our technicians are compressed air equipment experts and are dedicated to addressing customer needs. Supported by a 13 locations nationwide, Ash Air offers one of the widest selections of compressed air equipment and parts available today in New Zealand.

Reliability and Efficiency

With Ash Air compressors, you can count on reliability and high performance for even the most demanding applications. We focus our efforts on the following:

  • Increasing uptime
  • Reducing unexpected repairs
  • Reducing energy consumption
  • Improving the cleanliness of compressed air


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