ABAC Air Receivers

ABAC air receivers in painted, galvanized and vitrified vessels, for storage, pressure stability and condensate separation.

An air receiver stores compressed air between the compressor and the point of use. It absorbs peak demand without a pressure drop, damps the pulsation and velocity coming off the compressor, drops the air temperature, and performs a first separation of condensate before the air reaches the pipework. It also stops the compressor short-cycling, which is where a great deal of avoidable wear and energy goes.

ABAC sizes receivers on two rules of thumb: at least a quarter of the free air delivery in cubic metres per minute, or motor power in horsepower multiplied by 30 in litres, so a 10 hp screw compressor wants at least a 300 litre receiver. Vessels come painted for ordinary indoor installations, galvanized where corrosion protection matters, and vitrified for water and steam resistance. Connection kits are available. Send us the compressor rating, the duty pattern and where the vessel will stand, and we will confirm a capacity and a finish.

AIR RECEIVER RANGE

Painted vessels

The standard finish, for installations not exposed to weather or needing perfectly clean air.

Painted vessels cover the majority of installations. The paint system gives basic protection against corrosion and suits a receiver standing in an ordinary plant room or workshop, where it is not subjected to extreme weather conditions and perfectly clean air is not an absolute prerequisite.
Galvanized vessels

Hot-dip zinc over the whole vessel, inside and out, for full corrosion protection.

Galvanizing submerges the complete vessel in a bath of liquid zinc, so the coating adheres across the entire surface rather than only where a sprayer could reach. It is the choice where the receiver meets moisture or weather, or where corrosion products from the vessel wall would be unacceptable downstream.
Vitrified vessels, vitroflex

Vitreous enamel baked at 850 degrees C, water and steam resistant for the hardest duty.

Vitrified vessels are treated with a vitreous enamel and baked at 850 °C, until the enamel no longer absorbs water. The inorganic composition of the coating, and the bond formed between the enamel and the metal surface, make the vessel resistant to both water and steam and fully protect it against corrosion.

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Not sure which solution best fits your application? Our engineers are available to review your requirements and help you select the most suitable products and materials for your project.