BREATHERS: Standard Series

APPLICATIONS:

• Totes

• Transformers

• Storage Tanks

• Hydraulics

Basic protection from moisture and particulate contamination in lubricant and equipment.

The OverviewStandard Breathers:Typical Industries

• Power Generation• Mining• Aviation• Storage• Manufacturing• Petrochemical

How It Works:This breather unit replaces the standard dust cap or OEM breather cap on equipment. As air is drawn into equipment through the breather, the layered filter elements remove particulate while the desiccant beads strip harmful moisture.

While in service or during shut-down, the desiccant beads attract moisture from inside the equipment reservoir, actively drying the equipment.

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By the Numbers:

1–Integrated Nylon StandpipeThe integrated standpipe provides excellent vibration re-sistance and dissipates impact throughout the unit, elimi-nating weak points. It also allows even airflow distribution throughout the unit, eliminating inaccurate readings of desiccant saturation.2–Resilient Polycarbonate BodyShock-absorbing, clear casing provides reliable service and easy maintenance.3–Filter ElementPolyester filter element removes airborne contamination to 3- micron absolute. Unique loops allow particles to release during system exhalation, helping to increase breather life.4–Foam PadFoam filter captures any oil mist and disperses incoming air evenly over filtration and drying areas.5–Water Vapor AdsorbentSilica gel adsorbs water from incoming air and can hold up to 40% of its weight. Condition is indicated by change of colour from blue to light pink.6–Secondary Filter ElementSecond polyester filter element protects against migration of desiccant dust, providing maximum efficiency. 7–Threaded MountingEasily replaces standard filler/breather cap with multi-fit connection or one of several adapters.8–Air VentsIndividual air intakes are opened based on flow require-ments of the system. Plugs protect unit during shipping and storage.

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Charts & GraphsMaterials & Components:Filter Housing: Polycarbonate, nylon, polypropylene, PVC, Buna-NFilter Media: Polyurethane, polyesterHydrophilic Media: Silica gel

Filter Efficiency:(3 μ absolute (ß3 ≥ 200)

Recommended Temperature Range:-29–93˚C

Size Maximum Water RetentionDCE-BB 23 ml

DCE-1 50 ml

DCE-2 118 ml

DCE-3 220 ml

DCE-4 353 ml

Model Max. Airflow at 70 mbar

Recommended Max. Volume

Gearbox/ Storage Tank

Hydraulic Reservoir

DCE-BB 129 L/min 57 L 8 L

DCE-1 118 L/min 132 L 19 L

DCE-2 453 L/min 757 L 227 L

DCE-3 453 L/min 1325 L 379 L

DCE-4 453 L/min 1893 L 757 L

A Des-Case standard breather is five times more effective than the leading non-desiccant breather. Humidity Level Below Ambient Conditions:DCE-4: protects 30,000+ cyclesDeliquescent: protects 5,000 cycles(Testing parameters 23°C, 1 L/min)* *See test results on page 4.

Humidity Protection:

Chemical Compatibility:Recommended:All Gear OilMost Hydraulic FluidMineral & Synthetic Oil

Not Recommended:Phosphate EsterHydrogen SulfideSulfuric AcidHighly Alkaline Cleaners Model Connection Unit Height Unit Width

DCE-BB 3/8" Multi-Fit (NPT, BSPP, BSPT)

9.9 cm 6.4 cm

DCE-1 3/8" Multi-Fit (NPT, BSPP, BSPT)

13.5 cm 6.4 cm

DCE-2 1" Multi-Fit (NPT, BSPP, NPSM)

15.6 cm 10.2 cm

DCE-3 1" Multi-Fit (NPT, BSPP, NPSM)

20.6 cm 10.2 cm

DCE-4 1" Multi-Fit (NPT, BSPP, NPSM)

25.7 cm 10.2 cm

Airfl ow:DCE-BB

DCE-1

DCE-2, DCE-3, DCE-4

Humidity Protection:Desiccant vs. Deliquescent (23°C, 28 L/min)

A Des-Case standard breather is fi ve times more eff ective than leading non-desiccant breather.

Humidity Level Below Ambient Conditions:DCE-4: protects 30,000+ cyclesDeliquescent: protects 5,000 cycles(Testing parameters 23°C, 28 L/min)

Miniatures:

104.1 mm

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47.2 mm1" Multi-Fit Male Threadwith O-Ring Seal, Compatible with-1" NPT-1" NPSM-1" BSPT-ISO228 G1

Buna-N O-Ring

Notes:1. Materials:

Casing: Polycarbonate and NylonCap: NylonFiltration Element: Polyester, Polyurethane,and Silica Gel

2. Operating Temperatures: -20 F (-29 C)to 200 F (93 C)

3. Inches/[Millimeters]

REVISIONS

REV. ECN DATE DESCRIPTION

A 1012 1/7/2013 Redrawn for new system

Breathers ADC2 4.13DC3 6.13DC4 8.13

SCALE:1:2

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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THISDRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OFDES-CASE CORPORATION. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLEWITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OFDES-CASE CORPORATION IS PROHIBITED.

PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL Standards Marketing drawing

10009544 A

JSL

1/7/2013JSL

1/7/2013

BJB 1/7/2013

Standard Sizes:

63.5 mm

26.6 mm

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Buna-N O-ring

3/8" Multi-Fit Male Thread with O-ring Seal, Compatible with:- 3/8" NPT- 3/8" BSPT- 3/8" BSPP

Notes:1. Dimensions in inches/[millimeters]

REVISIONS

REV. ECN DATE DESCRIPTION

A 1012 10/30/2012 Redrawn for new system.

Breather ADC-BB 2.824DC-1 4.307

SCALE:4:5

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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THISDRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OFDES-CASE CORPORATION. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLEWITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OFDES-CASE CORPORATION IS PROHIBITED.

PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL Minature Disposable Marketing drawing

10009545 A

JSL

10/30/2012JSL

10/30/2012

BJB 10/30/2012

Breathers A

DCE-2 104.90 mm

DCE-3 155.70 mm

DCE-4 206.50 mm

Breathers A

DCE-BB 71.72 mm

DCE-1 109.39 mm

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