What does a compressed air dryer do?

A compressed air dryer removes moisture from compressed air to help prevent rust, corrosion, contamination, and damage to downstream equipment, tools, and air lines.

When should you use an air dryer?

You should use an air dryer when moisture in compressed air could harm tools, equipment, controls, paint processes, packaging, or product quality.

What size compressed air dryer do I need?

Choose a compressed air dryer based on system flow in SCFM, operating pressure, inlet temperature, ambient temperature, and the required dew point.

How long should a compressed air dryer last?

A properly sized and maintained compressed air dryer can often last around 10 to 15 years, depending on operating conditions, maintenance, and dryer type.

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Q: What is the most common type of air dryer for compressed air systems?

The most common type is a refrigerated air dryer. It is widely used for general industrial applications where a moderate dew point is acceptable.

Industrial Air Power offers you a complete selection of air dryers-- over one hundred models --from the industry leaders, Ingersoll Rand and Great Lakes Air. Choosing the appropriate type and size of air dryers and filters is very important to obtain optimal air quality. We can help.

We have cycling refrigerated, non-cycling refrigerated, desiccant and high temp air dryers for sale online. Your Ingersoll Rand or Great Lakes compressed air dryer comes with a full manufacturers warranty and quick support for all service and parts requests.

When you purchase an air dryer from us, you get the added value of application knowledge from our team that is needed to protect your investment and compressed air system.

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	CFM	Air Dryer Type	Cooling	Max Inlet Temp. (F)	Max PSI	In/Out Connection	Voltage	Phase	Price Financing
RAD-1000A-4 Lead time: 7-10 Days Estimated Lead Time 7-10 Days	1000-5000 CFM	Non-Cycling Refrigerated	Air Cooled	140	232 PSI	3" NPT	460	3 Phase	$20,684.00 View
RAD-1000A-4-D Lead time: 7-10 Days Estimated Lead Time 7-10 Days	1000-5000 CFM	Non-Cycling Refrigerated	Air Cooled	140	232 PSI	3" NPT	460	3 Phase	$24,989.00 Add
RAD-1000A-5 Lead time: 7-10 Days Estimated Lead Time 7-10 Days	1000-5000 CFM	Non-Cycling Refrigerated	Air Cooled	140	232 PSI	3" NPT	575	3 Phase	$23,184.00 View
RAD-1000A-5-D Lead time: 7-10 Days Estimated Lead Time 7-10 Days	1000-5000 CFM	Non-Cycling Refrigerated	Air Cooled	140	232 PSI	3" NPT	575	3 Phase	$27,489.00 Add
RAD-1250A-4 Lead time: 7-10 Days Estimated Lead Time 7-10 Days	1000-5000 CFM	Non-Cycling Refrigerated	Air Cooled	140	232 PSI	3" NPT	460	3 Phase	$22,061.00 View
RAD-1250A-4-D Lead time: 7-10 Days Estimated Lead Time 7-10 Days	1000-5000 CFM	Non-Cycling Refrigerated	Air Cooled	140	232 PSI	3" NPT	460	3 Phase	$29,156.00 Add
RAD-1250A-5 Lead time: 7-10 Days Estimated Lead Time 7-10 Days	1000-5000 CFM	Non-Cycling Refrigerated	Air Cooled	140	232 PSI	3" NPT	575	3 Phase	$24,561.00 View
RAD-1250A-5-D Lead time: 7-10 Days Estimated Lead Time 7-10 Days	1000-5000 CFM	Non-Cycling Refrigerated	Air Cooled	140	232 PSI	3" NPT	575	3 Phase	$31,656.00 Add
RAD-1500A-4 Lead time: 7-10 Days Estimated Lead Time 7-10 Days	1000-5000 CFM	Non-Cycling Refrigerated	Air Cooled	140	232 PSI	3" NPT	460	3 Phase	$32,030.00 View
RAD-1500A-5 Lead time: 7-10 Days Estimated Lead Time 7-10 Days	1000-5000 CFM	Non-Cycling Refrigerated	Air Cooled	140	232 PSI	3" NPT	575	3 Phase	$35,030.00 View
RAD-2000A-4 Lead time: 7-10 Days Estimated Lead Time 7-10 Days	1000-5000 CFM	Non-Cycling Refrigerated	Air Cooled	140	232 PSI	3" NPT	460	3 Phase	$39,264.00 View
RAD-2000A-5 Lead time: 7-10 Days Estimated Lead Time 7-10 Days	1000-5000 CFM	Non-Cycling Refrigerated	Air Cooled	140	232 PSI	3" NPT	575	3 Phase	$42,264.00 View

RAD-1000A-4

Part Number: RAD-1000A-4

Air Dryer Type: Non-Cycling Refrigerated

Max Inlet Temp. (F): 140

Max PSI: 232 PSI

Phase: 3 Phase

Voltage: 460

Flow Rate (scfm): 1000

In/Out Connection: 3" NPT

Cooling: Air Cooled

CFM Range: 1000-5000 CFM

Hertz: 60 HZ

Tower Pressure Gauges Included: Yes

$20,684.00

Lead time:

7-10 Days

Estimated Lead Time

7-10 Days

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RAD-1000A-4 460 VAC, 3 Phase, 60Hz Non-cycling Refrigerated Air Dryer with Digital Scroll Compressor

RAD-1000A-4-D

Part Number: RAD-1000A-4-D

Flow Rate (scfm): 1000

In/Out Connection: 3" NPT

Air Dryer Type: Non-Cycling Refrigerated

Max Inlet Temp. (F): 140

Max PSI: 232 PSI

Phase: 3 Phase

Voltage: 460

Cooling: Air Cooled

CFM Range: 1000-5000 CFM

Hertz: 60 HZ

Tower Pressure Gauges Included: Yes

$24,989.00

Lead time:

7-10 Days

Estimated Lead Time

7-10 Days

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RAD-1000A-5

Part Number: RAD-1000A-5

Air Dryer Type: Non-Cycling Refrigerated

Max Inlet Temp. (F): 140

Max PSI: 232 PSI

Phase: 3 Phase

Voltage: 575

Flow Rate (scfm): 1000

In/Out Connection: 3" NPT

Cooling: Air Cooled

CFM Range: 1000-5000 CFM

Hertz: 60 HZ

Tower Pressure Gauges Included: Yes

$23,184.00

Lead time:

7-10 Days

Estimated Lead Time

7-10 Days

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RAD-1000A-5 575 VAC, 3 Phase, 60Hz Non-cycling Refrigerated Air Dryer with Digital Scroll Compressor

RAD-1000A-5-D

Part Number: RAD-1000A-5-D

Flow Rate (scfm): 1000

In/Out Connection: 3" NPT

Air Dryer Type: Non-Cycling Refrigerated

Max Inlet Temp. (F): 140

Max PSI: 232 PSI

Phase: 3 Phase

Voltage: 575

Cooling: Air Cooled

CFM Range: 1000-5000 CFM

Hertz: 60 HZ

Tower Pressure Gauges Included: Yes

$27,489.00

Lead time:

7-10 Days

Estimated Lead Time

7-10 Days

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RAD-1250A-4

Part Number: RAD-1250A-4

Air Dryer Type: Non-Cycling Refrigerated

Max Inlet Temp. (F): 140

Max PSI: 232 PSI

Phase: 3 Phase

Voltage: 460

Flow Rate (scfm): 1250

In/Out Connection: 3" NPT

Cooling: Air Cooled

CFM Range: 1000-5000 CFM

Hertz: 60 HZ

Tower Pressure Gauges Included: Yes

$22,061.00

Lead time:

7-10 Days

Estimated Lead Time

7-10 Days

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RAD-1250A-4 460 VAC, 3 Phase, 60Hz Non-cycling Refrigerated Air Dryer with Digital Scroll Compressor

RAD-1250A-4-D

Part Number: RAD-1250A-4-D

Flow Rate (scfm): 1250

In/Out Connection: 3" NPT

Air Dryer Type: Non-Cycling Refrigerated

Max Inlet Temp. (F): 140

Max PSI: 232 PSI

Phase: 3 Phase

Voltage: 460

Cooling: Air Cooled

CFM Range: 1000-5000 CFM

Hertz: 60 HZ

Tower Pressure Gauges Included: Yes

$29,156.00

Lead time:

7-10 Days

Estimated Lead Time

7-10 Days

Add to Cart

RAD-1250A-5

Part Number: RAD-1250A-5

Air Dryer Type: Non-Cycling Refrigerated

Max Inlet Temp. (F): 140

Max PSI: 232 PSI

Phase: 3 Phase

Voltage: 575

Flow Rate (scfm): 1250

In/Out Connection: 3" NPT

Cooling: Air Cooled

CFM Range: 1000-5000 CFM

Hertz: 60 HZ

Tower Pressure Gauges Included: Yes

$24,561.00

Lead time:

7-10 Days

Estimated Lead Time

7-10 Days

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RAD-1250A-5 575 VAC, 3 Phase, 60Hz Non-cycling Refrigerated Air Dryer with Digital Scroll Compressor

RAD-1250A-5-D

Part Number: RAD-1250A-5-D

Flow Rate (scfm): 1250

In/Out Connection: 3" NPT

Air Dryer Type: Non-Cycling Refrigerated

Max Inlet Temp. (F): 140

Max PSI: 232 PSI

Phase: 3 Phase

Voltage: 575

Cooling: Air Cooled

CFM Range: 1000-5000 CFM

Hertz: 60 HZ

Tower Pressure Gauges Included: Yes

$31,656.00

Lead time:

7-10 Days

Estimated Lead Time

7-10 Days

Add to Cart

RAD-1500A-4

Part Number: RAD-1500A-4

Air Dryer Type: Non-Cycling Refrigerated

Max Inlet Temp. (F): 140

Max PSI: 232 PSI

Phase: 3 Phase

Voltage: 460

Flow Rate (scfm): 1500

In/Out Connection: 3" NPT

Cooling: Air Cooled

CFM Range: 1000-5000 CFM

Hertz: 60 HZ

Tower Pressure Gauges Included: Yes

$32,030.00

Lead time:

7-10 Days

Estimated Lead Time

7-10 Days

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RAD-1500A-5

Part Number: RAD-1500A-5

Air Dryer Type: Non-Cycling Refrigerated

Max Inlet Temp. (F): 140

Max PSI: 232 PSI

Phase: 3 Phase

Voltage: 575

Flow Rate (scfm): 1500

In/Out Connection: 3" NPT

Cooling: Air Cooled

CFM Range: 1000-5000 CFM

Hertz: 60 HZ

Tower Pressure Gauges Included: Yes

$35,030.00

Lead time:

7-10 Days

Estimated Lead Time

7-10 Days

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RAD-2000A-4

Part Number: RAD-2000A-4

Air Dryer Type: Non-Cycling Refrigerated

Max Inlet Temp. (F): 140

Max PSI: 232 PSI

Phase: 3 Phase

Voltage: 460

Flow Rate (scfm): 2000

In/Out Connection: 3" NPT

Cooling: Air Cooled

CFM Range: 1000-5000 CFM

Hertz: 60 HZ

Tower Pressure Gauges Included: Yes

$39,264.00

Lead time:

7-10 Days

Estimated Lead Time

7-10 Days

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RAD-2000A-5

Part Number: RAD-2000A-5

Air Dryer Type: Non-Cycling Refrigerated

Max Inlet Temp. (F): 140

Max PSI: 232 PSI

Phase: 3 Phase

Voltage: 575

Flow Rate (scfm): 2000

In/Out Connection: 3" NPT

Cooling: Air Cooled

CFM Range: 1000-5000 CFM

Hertz: 60 HZ

Tower Pressure Gauges Included: Yes

$42,264.00

Lead time:

7-10 Days

Estimated Lead Time

7-10 Days

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Air Dryer FAQs

A compressed air dryer removes water vapor from compressed air to prevent moisture-related issues in systems and equipment. It's essential for ensuring the reliability and longevity of compressed air applications, particularly in manufacturing, automotive, and food processing industries.

The most common type of air dryer for compressed air systems is the refrigerated air dryer. These dryers work by cooling the compressed air, causing moisture to condense and separate from the air stream. This method is cost-effective and suitable for many general industrial applications.

An air dryer should be used when your air compressor's output contains significant moisture that could damage equipment, reduce efficiency, or lead to product defects. Air dryers help remove moisture, preventing issues like corrosion, freezing, and contamination in various industries.

Sizing a compressed air dryer involves determining the appropriate dryer capacity to ensure effective moisture removal from compressed air, preventing damage to equipment and processes. This is done by considering factors like the compressor's flow rate, inlet temperature, and pressure, and the desired pressure dew point. The air compressor experts at Industrial Air Power can assist you when trying to choose the proper size air dryer for your system.

A compressed air dryer's lifespan varies depending on the type and how well it's maintained. Refrigerated air dryers can last 10-20 years, while desiccant dryers, especially those using activated alumina, may last 3-5 years or even longer with proper care.