Hermetic Solid Cartridge Dehydrator Filter with 100% Molecular Sieves – 1/2″ Connections (Ø 73 mm x 174 mm)

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Hermetically sealed mechanical dehydrator filter for the liquid line with high absorption capacity, equipped with a 100% solid desiccant block consisting of molecular sieves (3Å) and 1/2″ connections. Constructed with a high-volume carbon steel housing (outer diameter 73 mm, total length 174 mm), it is designed for commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, and medium-capacity heat pump systems operating with HFC and HFO refrigerants and their corresponding synthetic POE and PAG oils. It ensures thorough dehumidification and precise mechanical filtration, protecting the circuit from moisture and solid impurities.

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Description

Deep Dehydration, Low Pressure Drop, and Maximum Efficiency on 1/2″ Lines

The combination of the larger body diameter (Ø 73 mm x 174 mm) and 1/2″ connections ensures excellent liquid flow rate with minimal pressure drop, making it ideal for systems with long lines or significant thermal loads. The 100% molecular sieve (3Å) core offers the highest hygroscopic capacity available on the market, absorbing residual moisture before it can chemically react with synthetic oils (POE/PAG), thereby preventing the onset of corrosive acidity and the freezing of the thermostatic valve’s flow path.

The solid sintered structure prevents the desiccant material from crumbling due to vibrations or pressure surges, while the internal filter screens trap brazing residues, metal fragments, and particulates before they enter the rolling mill.

Strengths & Advantages:

  • Increased Desiccant Volume: The large internal chamber (Ø 73 mm) accommodates a greater mass of molecular sieves, ensuring a high water absorption capacity for systems with high gas charges.

  • 100% Molecular Sieve Core (3Å): Specific molecular selectivity that captures dissolved water without absorbing refrigerant molecules or depleting the protective additive package in the lubricant.

  • High-Flow 1/2″ Connections: A wide flow passage minimizes pressure drops along the liquid line, maintaining proper subcooling upstream of the thermostatic valve.

  • Mechanical Filtration Up to 20 Microns: Fine-mesh internal screens positioned at both ends of the solid block to trap sludge, metal filings, and impurities in the circulation.

  • Epoxy-Coated Steel Housing: A drawn and hermetically welded casing, electrostatically painted to protect against rust, condensation, and atmospheric corrosion.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FeatureSpecifications
Product TypeHigh-capacity hermetically sealed solid-cartridge dehydrator filter
Desiccant Core100% Molecular Sieves (3 Ångström) in a compact solid block
Connection Size1/2″ (available in SAE Flare male threaded or ODF female weld versions)
Body Diameter (Ø)73 mm
Overall Length174 mm
Mechanical Filtration CapacityUp to 20 microns
Maximum Allowable Pressure (PS)45 bar
Operating Temperature (TS)Min. -40°C / Max. +80°C
Compatible RefrigerantsR134a, R404A, R507, R407C, R410A, R448A, R449A, R452A, R1234yf, R1234ze, R32
Compatible LubricantsSynthetic ester oils (POE), PAG oils, alkylbenzenes, and mineral-based oils
Flow DirectionUnidirectional (direction arrow stamped on the casing)
ApplicationsRefrigeration systems for supermarkets, storage and freezing chambers, water chillers, large refrigerated display cases, and commercial heat pumps

Additional information

Weight2 kg
Dimensions73 × 73 × 174 cm