F73c oil removal (coalescing) filters, Ale-2-7, Technical data – Norgren Filter Contents User Manual
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F73C Oil Removal (Coalescing) Filters
Littleton, CO USA
Phone 303-794-2611
www.norgren.com
ALE-2-7
All Dimensions in Inches (mm)
Technical Data
Fluid: Compressed air
Maximum pressure
Transparent bowl: 150 psig (10 bar)
Metal bowl: 250 psig (17 bar)
Operating temperature*
Transparent bowl: -30° to 125°F (-34° to 50°C)
Metal bowl: -30° to 150°F (-34° to 65°C)
* Air supply must be dry enough to avoid ice formation at temperatures below 35°F (2°C).
Particle removal: Down to 0.01 µm
Air quality: Within ISO 8573-1, Class 1 (particulates) and Class 2 (oil content)
Maximum remaining oil content in outlet air: 0.01 ppm at 70°F (20°C) with an inlet
concentration of 17 ppm
Maximum flow at 90 psig (6.3 bar) inlet pressure to maintain stated oil removal
performance: 21.2 scfm (10 dm
3
/s)
Manual drain connection: Will fit 1/8-27 and 1/8-28 pipe thread.
Automatic drain connection: Will fit 1/8-27 and 1/8-28 pipe thread. - Flexible tube
with 3/16" (5mm) minimum I.D. can be connected to the automatic drain. Drain
may fail to operate if the tube I.D. is less than 3/16" (5mm). Avoid restrictions in
the tube.
Automatic drain operating conditions (float operated)
Bowl pressure required to close drain: Greater than 5 psig (0.3 bar)
Bowl pressure required to open drain: Less than 3 psig (0.2 bar)
Minimum air flow required to close drain: 0.2 scfm (0.1 dm
3
/s)
Manual operation: Depress pin inside drain outlet to drain bowl
Nominal bowl size: 3.5 fluid ounce (0.1 liter)
Filter materials
Body: Aluminum
Bowl
Transparent: Polycarbonate
Transparent with guard: Polycarbonate, steel guard
Metal: Aluminum
Metal bowl liquid level indicator lens: Transparent nylon
Element: Synthetic fiber and polyurethane foam
Elastomers: Neoprene and nitrile
Mechanical service indicator materials
Body: Transparent nylon
Internal parts: Acetal
Spring: Stainless steel
Elastomers: Nitrile
An automatic drain is a two-way valve, which will close when the system is
pressurized. The drain opens when the float rises due to accumulated liquid
and on depressurization.
Typical Performance Characteristics
0 2 4 6 8 10
dm
3
/s
AIR FLOW
0 4 8 12 16 20 scfm
PRESSURE DROP
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
bar d
5
4
3
2
1
0
psid
PORT SIZE: 3/8"
ELEMENT: SATURATED
FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
INLET PRESSURE:
psig (bar) 15
(1.0)
36
(2.5)
116
(8.0)
90
(6.3)
Maximum flow to
maintain stated oil
removal performance
0 4 8 12 16 20
dm
3
/s
0 8 16 24 32 40 scfm
PRESSURE DROP
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
bar d
5
4
3
2
1
0
psid
FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
15
(1.0)
36
(2.5)
90
(6.3)
116
(8.0)
PORT SIZE: 3/8"
ELEMENT: DRY
INLET
PRESSURE:
psig (bar)
1.00 (25)
2.36 (60)
Automatic Drain
Mechanical
Service
Indicator
5.80 (147)
8.15 (207) **
2.68 (68)
2.45 (62)
1.22 (31)
6.15 (156)
1/4 Turn Manual Drain
8.50 (216) **
Service kit includes element o-ring, automatic drain seal and bowl o-ring.
Service Kits
Item
Type
Part Number
Service kit
Seal & Gasket
4380-602
Replacement elements
Coalescing
4444-01
Liquid level lens kit
Prismatic
4380-020
Replacement drains
Automatic
4000-51R
Manual quarter turn
619-50
** Minimum clearance required to remove bowl.