Coalescent filter vs. mist seperators

by Michael
(Richmond, Mi, US)

What is the difference between coalescent filter and mist separators. When and/or why should one be used over the other?
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Hello Michael, and thanks for writing in.

A mist separator is, to my mind, a fancy name for a compressed air filter, details of which are found here.

They will remove liquid from the air stream, both liquid water and liquid or mist oil.

A coalescent filter details of which are found here, is designed to strip oil vapor from the compressed air stream.

Cheers,

Bill