WIX AquaChek^® Filters

The first fully engineered filter of its kind, the WIX AquaChek^® air drying filter eliminates the passthrough of free water from air compressors to tools and equipment. The revolutionary polymer filtration technology and spin-on installation of WIX AquaChek^® filters set a new standard for compressed air moisture control.

Humidity

Humidity is in the air every day, and it increases when air is compressed. Once humidity, or water vapor, enters compressed air systems, it accumulates and condenses into free water, the number one cause of deterioration in air tools and equipment.

WIX AquaChek^® Filters Remove Water

WIX AquaChek^® air drying filters provide unsurpassed protection from water, rust and corrosion. The super-absorbent polymer fibers that make up the media are pleated and inserted into a spinon filter housing. As water molecules come in contact with the polymer, they react with it to form a molecular bond that never releases.

How the Polymer Works

The polymer opens up from its coiled position and encapsulates each molecule, changing the liquid to a semi-solid. This forms a molecular bond with the water that will not release, even if the media becomes saturated. The super-absorbent polymer media traps particulates down to 0.5 microns and reduces relative humidity in the air downstream to 50 percent or less. AquaChek^® filters capture up to 28 times their weight in water, or 40 to 90 ounces.

Solid, Unique Construction

The polymer absorbent media is housed in a specially coated steel can. The AquaChek^® filter's base plate, spring and center tube are all zinc coated, and they also feature a nitrile rubber gasket and rubber element support, ensuring long filter life. At full saturation, AquaChek^® filters create no more than a half-pound of pressure drop.

Installation Information

Installation of AquaChek^® filters requires a filter mounting base, an isolation circuit for filter change-out and tools to cut and thread the air line at the location the filter mounting base is being installed. AquaChek^® filters are available from AMSOIL as singles or in kits with all components necessary for installation, including the mounting base, filter, sealing tape, gauge, check valve and fittings. AquaChek^® filters are compatible for use as a single point of moisture control or for system-wide filtration.

Changing the AquaChek^®

Filter change-out varies according to compressed air systems and humidity levels, but intervals should not exceed six months. An AquaChek^® filter left in service past the recommended service life will not release the captured water. However, water can collect in the filter and pass through when the polymer reaches saturation.

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Determining CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) Requirements for your System

Selecting the correct AquaChek^® filtration system for your needs depends on the specific CFM capacity of your system. To calculate the CFM rating on your compressor, simply multiply the compressor's horsepower by four. Example: A 10 horsepower compressor will produce about 40 CFM. Use the AquaChek charts below to find the proper kit and filter for your system.

Kit#	Kit Contents	CFM Rating	PSI Rating	Water Capacity
ACK10	Mounting Base w/ ¼" NPT inlet + outlet 1 - AquaChek AC10 spin-on filter 1 - Bottle of lubricating oil Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet	15	175	10 oz
ACK20	Mounting Base w/ 1" NPT inlet + outlet 1 - AquaChek AC20 spin-on filter Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet	50	175	20 oz
ACK30	Single Mounting Base w/ 1 ½" NPT inlet + outlet 1 - AquaChek AC30 spin-on filter Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet	100	250	45 oz
ACK40	Dual Filter Mounting Base w/ 2" NPT inlet + outlet 2 - AquaChek AC30 spin-on filters Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet	200	250	90 oz
ACKG15	Single filter mounting base w/ ½" NPT inlet + outlet and differential pressure gauge 2 - ½"x ¼" Reducer bushings 1 - AquaChek AC10 spin-on filter 1 - ½" Flow control valve 1 - ½" Nipple Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet	15	175	10 oz
ACKG25	Single filter mounting Base w/ 1" NPT inlet + outlet and differential pressure gauge 2 - 1"x ¾" Reducer bushings 1 - AquaChek AC20 spin-on filter 1 - 1" Flow control valve 1 - 1" Nipple Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet	50	175	20 oz
ACKG35	Single filter mounting Base w/ 1 ½" NPT inlet + outlet and differential pressure gauge 1 - AquaChek AC30 spin-on filter 1 - 1 ½" Flow control valve 1 - 1 ½" Nipple Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet	100	250	45 oz
ACKG45	Dual Filter Mounting Base w/ 2" NPT inlet + outlet and differential pressure gauge 2 - AquaChek AC30 spin-on filters 1 - 2" Flow control valve 1 - 2" Nipple Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet	200	250	90 oz