Safeguard Your System with Dirt and Air Separation

Excessive ingress of dirt, air and debris can hinder the performance of your heating, air conditioning and boiler systems. Dirt and air separators are an effective method to correct and prevent the presence of air and dirt into your closed, hot and cold water systems.

What causes debris to enter your systems?

Dirt and debris may remain in your systems through the installation process, though additional particulates and minerals may result from corrosion, poor water quality and open vented systems.

As a result, systems may consist of debris from installation (thread turnings, jointing pastes, welding slag), rust particulates, and pipe scale (caused by minerals and sediments in hard/poor quality water).

Magnetite is a naturally occurring iron oxide, which is a prominent ferromagnetic material used extensively in pipe. Which can overtime deposit particulate into the system through degradation and cause harm to components.

What causes air to enter your systems?

Air may become introduced and trapped in your closed water systems as a result of a number of processes:

Initial filling: When first filling your water systems, air trapped in your piping and components may begin to dissolve into water or remain as air pockets.

Corrosion & chemical reactions: Corrosion and chemical reactions in may introduce gases into your systems; de-aeration in chilled water systems can cause air to dissolve out of water.

Leaks & maintenance: Air can enter systems through leaks in pipes and fittings, or during maintenance/repair processes when parts of your system are open.

The importance of dirt separators:

Dirt separators capture and remove debris from your systems, commonly isolating magnetic and non-magnetic particles to optimise system performance:

• Removal of debris and abrasive particles reduces system component damage, extending lifetime
• Cleaner systems enhance operational and energy efficiency
• Prevent system clogging to maintain optimal performance

Explore our extensive range of dirt separators to maximise the performance of your systems.

The importance of air separators:

Air separators enable the removal of air and micro-bubbles from water systems, helping to enhance your system’s performance:

• Prevention of airlocks that can impede water flow and system efficiency
• Reduces the risk of component corrosion by removing dissolved oxygen

Explore our extensive range of air separators to optimise the condition of your systems.

Optimise your systems with Altecnic:

With over 30 years of innovation and expertise, our dirt and air separation technologies are tailored to suit your specific needs. For further information and support, contact our team today.