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Short answer: A vacuum inlet filter sits on the suction side of a vacuum pump and stops dust, debris and process carry-over being drawn into the pump. It protects the pump's tight internal clearances … read more

Short answer: A compressor intake air filter cleans the outside air at the compressor inlet before it reaches the inlet valve and airend, catching dust that would otherwise wear the compression elemen … read more

Short answer: A timed solenoid drain is an automatic condensate drain that uses an electronic timer to open a solenoid valve for a few seconds at a set interval, whether or not any liquid is present. … read more

Short answer: A hookah dive compressor is a small, usually engine-driven compressor that sends low-pressure air from the surface down a hose to a diver's regulator, so the diver can breathe without ca … read more

Short answer: A variable-area flow meter measures flow by letting a float or spring-loaded piston rise inside a tapered passage until the gap around it is just wide enough to pass the flow, so its pos … read more