Removing water from compressed air lines in a outdoors application

We typically work on job sites that can often be cool - ambient temeratures around 30 degrees F are not uncommon - We rent a portable, typcially diesel powered air compressor from a local rental company - these units are typicaly rated around 185 CFM etc - we power an air tool to instal threaded fasteners in steel tubing - the air tool requires about 100 psi when running and approiximately 25 SCFM. We have continual problem with tools freezig up. What is the best and most cost efficient way of eliminating or minimizing this problem. Is there a particular type of air dryer that can be recommended. Thanks in advance for your help.

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Bill says...

As the compressed air rushes to atmosphere through an air tool, cooling takes place, and if the ambient temperature is near freezing, frozen air tools result.

You need to understand how water is generated, and the various methods of treating compressed air to remove sufficient water so that your problem is solves.

Start here, and follow the links.

Cheers,

Bill

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