{"id":9122,"date":"2023-08-28T00:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T00:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bisoncompressor.com\/?p=9122"},"modified":"2026-08-26T07:52:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T07:52:37","slug":"how-to-avoid-microorganisms-in-compressed-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bisoncompressor.com\/fr\/blog\/how-to-avoid-microorganisms-in-compressed-air\/","title":{"rendered":"Comment \u00e9viter les micro-organismes dans l&#039;air comprim\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9122\" class=\"elementor elementor-9122\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a492c7e elementor-section-height-min-height uae-toc-hide-heading elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"2a492c7e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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data-scroll=\"\" ><\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-toc-empty-note\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Ajoutez un en-t\u00eate pour commencer \u00e0 g\u00e9n\u00e9rer la table des mati\u00e8res<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-63fb861c blogcontent elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"63fb861c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-30ff2380\" data-id=\"30ff2380\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26d4577f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26d4577f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Compressed air has many applications in factories around the world. However, if not properly maintained, <strong>air compressors<\/strong> can contain dangerous <strong>microorganisms<\/strong>. As a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/bisoncompressor.com\/air-compressor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>air compressor manufacturer<\/b><\/a>, BISON will guide you in detail on how to avoid bacteria in compressed air.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aaeb9cc elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5aaeb9cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hygiene-sensitive applications used in food and beverage companies are trying to reduce the risk of microbial growth in the final product, thus eliminating potential contamination sources from utilities such as compressed air. Food companies today are rightfully concerned about food safety.&nbsp;<\/span>Ambient air itself is far from sterile \u2014 outdoor air typically contains hundreds to thousands of bacteria and fungi per cubic metre, and under favourable conditions these organisms can proliferate once they enter a compressed air system, making proper system design and maintenance essential from the intake stage onward.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent the growth of microorganisms, it is necessary to eliminate the conditions that allow the organisms to reproduce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Suitable temperature<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High temperatures are deadly to microbes, but each species has its heat tolerance. Fungi and mesophilic bacteria prefer moderate temperatures, between 25 and 40\u00b0C. Thermophilic or heat-loving microorganisms grow at temperatures between 45 and 90\u00b0C. The destruction process depends on the temperature and the time required. High temperatures (&gt;180\u00b0C) in oil-free compression elements are sufficient to <\/span><b>reduce existing<\/b> <b>microorganisms<\/b> significantly. However, because this temperature does not last long enough, the process cannot be considered sterilization.&nbsp;Given that ambient intake air may already carry a substantial microbial load, this partial reduction at the compression stage is only one layer of protection and should not be relied upon as a standalone safeguard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moisture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on how much water a particular type of bacteria or fungus needs to grow. However, they all require some form of water to reproduce. Generally, they require a relative humidity (RH) of 75% or higher. Some can survive and reproduce in 50% to 75% relative humidity. Relative humidity below 50% generally does not support microbial growth. In other words, lowering temperature and humidity (RH) reduces the likelihood of creating a hospitable environment for microbes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pressure dew point (PDP)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dew point is the temperature at which air must cool to reach saturation. When discussing compressed air, the term is designated as pressure dew point or PDP. This is critical because changing the pressure of a gas also changes its dew point.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PDP is the maximum water content of compressed air under pressurized conditions. If the air comes into contact with the product after expansion (which is the case in most cases), the dew point or moisture content will decrease significantly. In this case, the atmospheric dew point or ADP is more relevant. Different technologies can be used for low dew point requirements, such as a heatless double-tower adsorption dryer, thermal compression twin tower, thermal regeneration blower dryer, thermal compression drum, refrigeration dryer, etc.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some drying technologies are designed for a fixed and very low dew point and can consume 10% to 20% of the power of their connected compressor. The annual energy costs required for these drying technologies can be as high as EUR 13,000 per 100kW of installed compressor power. In most cases, a maximum of 10% to 20% relative humidity is low enough to avoid the growth of organisms. Using relative moisture in compressed air codes instead of PDP on temperature scales helps achieve hygienically safe and energy-efficient installations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The danger of microorganisms and bacteria in the compressed air<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bisoncompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/microorganisms-in-compressed-air-1024x567.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Microorganisms and bacteria present a unique set of dangers. Bacteria, viruses, and bacteriophages can contaminate an air compressor via spores, water droplets, biofilm shedding, and airborne aerosols.&nbsp;Bacteria are generally the main concern, since they can survive and reproduce on their own if conditions are favorable, while viruses need a living host to multiply.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingesting certain microbes through food, medicines, or the air can cause serious problems. Foodborne bacteria such as E. coli can disrupt the digestive system and, in extreme cases, cause death. Toxins in the air can cause allergy-like symptoms and long-term respiratory problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Go through narrow spaces<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microorganisms are tiny &#8211; small enough to pass through many filters. Bacteria can be 1 to 3 microns, small enough to penetrate a basic filtration system easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of their size, they can be challenging to catch. They can live in small, hard-to-reach spaces, hidden from sight. That is why taking preemptive measures to limit their spread even more is so important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Multiply from within the system&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because they are living things, microbes reproduce under the right conditions. Although they are individually microscopic, they can accumulate and become increasingly dangerous over time. They tend to thrive in high humidity and warm environments &#8212; moist, warm environments that allow microbes to multiply&nbsp;<\/span>quickly, and biofilm buildup inside piping or fittings can further shelter them from cleaning efforts.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning oil, water, and other substances from the air compressor will reduce the chances of bacteria surviving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spread disease and toxins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If certain bacteria come into contact with food or drugs, they can cause illness or death. The eradication of these microbes is crucial for human health and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if contaminated compressed air is unlikely to enter food or pharmaceuticals, limiting the spread of these microorganisms is still essential. They reduce air quality and cause short- and long-term symptoms in people who breathe the air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bisoncompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/compressed-air-quality-and-safety-1024x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"444\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Prevent microbial growth with environmental factors<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because microbes are so tiny, they can be challenging to find and address. Preventing them from building up in the first place is the most vital thing you can do. Create an optimized environment to reduce microbial growth. To prevent microbial growth, you should:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fixing leaks in your air compressor system<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can detect leaks by listening for a hissing sound or by using an ultrasonic frequency reader. You can also apply soapy water to the suspected leak &#8212; if there is a leak, air bubbles will form.&nbsp;<\/span>Beyond wasting energy, leaks also serve as entry and multiplication points for contaminants throughout the system, so repairing them promptly is essential.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bolder;\">Food<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When we think of bacteria, we might not think of them as living organisms that need to eat, but they are! Bacteria need nutrients like all other living things. Oil is a particularly common concern in compressed air systems, as it acts as a food source that promotes microorganism multiplication when left to accumulate. Limit potential microbial food sources in your facility, including residual oil, to reduce this risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Install multiple filters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bisoncompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/air-compressor-filter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"841\" height=\"556\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement multiple filters in your system, including particulate and absorber models. It&#8217;s essential to <a href=\"https:\/\/bisoncompressor.com\/air-compressor-air-filter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purchase air compressor filters<\/a>&nbsp;and install them where the air enters the system, you should also have filters on the pipes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean and replace the filter regularly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should clean and replace the filter regularly, especially if the filter becomes wet. Clean the filter by blowing away dust, dirt, and debris. Regularly replace old or damaged filters&nbsp;<\/span>\u2014 filters that are not replaced on schedule can become an ideal breeding ground for microorganisms even if they appear visually clean.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make sure the ambient air is dry and cool<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your air compressor in the proper environment.&nbsp;<\/span>Desiccant dryers can dry compressed air to a super-dry level that inhibits microorganism growth, unlike refrigerant dryers, making them a useful option when moisture control is a priority.<\/p>\n<h2>How to identify bacteria in an air compressor<\/h2>\n<p>To check for the presence of bacteria, you need to perform regular air quality tests. Certain areas in your compressed air system are most likely to harbor microorganisms. These areas are most susceptible to condensation buildup and foreign particle buildup. Plan to sample and test these areas at predetermined intervals.&nbsp;The most common places where microbes are found include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dead end<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compressed air coils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Decide when and where to sample your compressed air system<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collect samples close to high-risk points to detect microorganisms such as bacteria, mold, and yeast. When deciding where to sample, you can use a percentage-based system. For example, if you have 24 points to sample, choose eight different points to test each year\u2014after three years, you&#8217;ll have sampled all of them. It is wise to select sampling locations along the compressed air system to see if the air quality drops as it passes through. This way, you can identify problem areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding frequency, you can choose to test annually, semi-annually, or quarterly. Check the standard requirements in your industry \u2013 food processing, medical and pharmaceutical facilities often have to test for microbial life more frequently than other facilities.&nbsp;<\/span>Whatever schedule you choose, remember that the reliability of your results depends on the sampling equipment itself: many manufacturers recommend periodic calibration\u2014often annually, to ensure accurate results.&nbsp;In addition to scheduled testing, you should perform testing before and after making changes to the system. Test the system after cleaning any components, including filters, valves, or piping.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you perform these tests, you must look for any potential contaminants. These include rust, dirt, water vapor, condensation, oil vapor, and liquid oil. Check for microbial contamination using a sample test kit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How to take a sample using a compressed air microbiological testing device<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When using a compressed air microbiological testing unit (CAMTU), the sampling and testing process<\/span> follows 11 defined steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear gloves and a mask to keep you safe and limit exposure to microbes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect the inlet tubing with the sample port.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the compressed air valve to the sample port.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the shutoff valve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purge the sample port.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close the shutoff valve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect the inlet tubing to the test unit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place the petri dish inside the test unit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close the test unit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the shutoff valve and let it run for 20 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close the lid, remove and incubate the petri dish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After completing these important steps, microbial organisms will become visible over time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to remove contaminants from an air compressor<\/h2>\n<p>If you find microbes in your air compressor, remove them and prevent regrowth. Several tools will help reduce the chance of microbial buildup and remove microbes from your air compressor system. Learn what these sections do and your role in keeping them effective. Follow the steps below to remove contamination. Modern air compressor technology helps minimize these pollutants, but ongoing maintenance is still required to keep microbial growth in check.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use filters and change them often<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A visual inspection of your filters may not indicate that you need to replace them. After all, microbes are invisible to the naked eye. In addition to looking at filters, monitor differential pressure\u2014a significant drop can alert you to a problem. Check these gauges frequently and replace the filter if there is a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also plan to change filters at predetermined intervals, whether they appear effective or not. Replace filters at least once a year regardless of how they look, and more often depending on how heavily your system is used.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use an aftercooler to reduce the water content<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compressing air generates heat. Keeping the system temperature down is essential since warmer temperatures help microbes thrive. You can achieve this with an aftercooler placed directly after the compressor. It captures the condensate that flows through the system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Use a mist eliminator filter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a mist eliminator with a large capacity tank and built-in differential pressure gauge will make a big difference in removing microbial contamination. Such filters remove oil, water, and other particles from compressed air. While it won&#8217;t wipe out the tiniest microbial life, it will limit the water and oil microbes needed to survive and reproduce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Use zero-loss liquid drain with electronic controls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Compressed air system lines can accumulate condensation. Since microorganisms need water to survive, draining condensation from the system is crucial. Some air compressors have a manual valve to release the condensate, which allows the compressed air to escape and go to waste. Internal floating drains that open when water builds up can jam either open or shut, undermining reliable drainage.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your best bet is a zero-loss, electronically controlled drain. These drains will sense the condensate level and open the valve when needed. Before any compressed air is wasted, the valve closes. One of these zero-loss drains may be even more expensive than manual or internal floating drains, but they are more efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Properly dispose of condensate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Always dispose of condensate properly \u2013 never pour it down the drain. It is considered hazardous waste due to its potential oil and contaminant content, and it must be processed through a purifying device that separates the oil from the water before disposal. Use a condensate cleaning unit for this purpose. This device separates the oil from the water so you can dispose of the oil as hazardous waste.However, because this temperature does not last long enough, the process cannot be considered sterilization.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4510607e notice elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4510607e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you have an air compressor or plan to buy one, you need to know how to maintain clean and safe air. In order to achieve this, you must consider possible microbial contamination of air compressor parts. Place the air compressor in a cool, dry location with all necessary filters, aftercooler, and drain installed. Regularly test for microbes and establish acceptable air quality standards.<\/p><p>To learn more about safe compressed air, contact a Bison air compressor expert for more help<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1e3416 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e1e3416\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">frequently asked questions about How to avoid microorganisms in compressed air<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24585988 align-at-right uael-faq-box-layout-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"24585988\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-609' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"toggle\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-69c8679\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uael-question-69c8679 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-6aa3fa7116d13\">What are the most common contaminants in compressed air systems?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, 99.9% of the liquid contaminants in compressed air systems are water. When ambient air is compressed, the temperature of the air rises, resulting in increased water vapor hold-up.<\/span><\/p><p>Beyond water, compressed air systems also carry solid particles and oil, and ISO 8573-1:2010 classifies these as Class A (solid particles), Class B (liquid water\/humidity), and Class C (oil), graded 0-9 by purity. This classification gives buyers and operators a common language for specifying how clean their compressed air needs to be, depending on the sensitivity of their application.<\/p><p>Solid particle contamination deserves particular attention because of how fine these particles can be. A Class 2 solid-particle filtering system under ISO 8573-1 must be capable of removing particles as small as 1 micron. This level of filtration matters because over 75-80% of airborne particles are under 10 microns in size, meaning that filtration systems designed only for larger debris will miss the majority of particulate contamination actually present in the air stream. Understanding these three contaminant classes\u2014water, solid particles, and oil\u2014along with their respective ISO grading scales helps operators select appropriately rated filtration and drying equipment for their compressed air systems.<\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-94fe0d2\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uael-question-94fe0d2 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-6aa3fa711708e\">What are the safety standards for compressed air?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The accompanying occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) standard 29 CFR 1910.242(b) requires that compressed air used for cleaning must be reduced to less than 30 psig (204 kPa).<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-a25aaeb\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uael-question-a25aaeb uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-6aa3fa711710f\">What are the hazards of compressed air?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, compressed air is very powerful. Depending on its pressure, compressed air can remove particles. These particles are dangerous because they can get in your eyes or scratch your skin. 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