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Quincy Compressor Dryer Selection Guide

Quincy Air Dryer Buying Guide

Quincy offers refrigerated and desiccant air dryer systems designed to remove moisture from industrial compressed air. The correct Quincy dryer depends on pressure dew point, airflow, environment and system design.

Quick Answer

Choose a Quincy refrigerated dryer for most indoor systems needing general moisture control near 37°F. Choose a Quincy desiccant dryer for low-dew-point applications, including common -40°F requirements and colder environments.

Brand and Product Overview

Refrigerated

General-Purpose Moisture Removal

Quincy refrigerated dryers chill compressed air, condense moisture and discharge collected liquid.

Desiccant

Very Dry Compressed Air

Quincy desiccant dryers use adsorption for low pressure dew point and freeze-sensitive applications.

Complete Package

Filtration and Controls

Evaluate the dryer together with filtration, drains, monitoring and service requirements.

Air Dryer Selection Guide

Choose by Application and Dew Point
Application NeedRecommended Starting PointWhyWhat to Verify
Indoor general plant airQuincy refrigerated dryerMoisture is condensed and removed near the common refrigerated rangeCorrected capacity, voltage and drain requirements.
Cold or outdoor pipingQuincy desiccant dryerLow pressure dew point protects against condensation and freezingSelect below the coldest line temperature.
Instrument airQuincy desiccant dryerProvides low-dew-point air for controlsVerify prefilters, after-filter and monitoring.
Variable plant demandCompare standard and energy-saving refrigerated optionsPart-load efficiency can affect lifecycle costReview demand profile and controls.

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Design the Complete Air Treatment System

Protect the Dryer

Use bulk-water separation, reliable drains and the required prefiltration.

Size for Real Conditions

Apply correction factors for pressure, inlet temperature, ambient temperature and peak airflow.

Control Pressure Drop

Size filters, dryers and piping as one system.

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Need Help Confirming the Correct Dryer?

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Quincy Air Dryer Buying Guide FAQs

What types of air dryers does Quincy offer?

Quincy offers refrigerated and desiccant compressed air dryer systems.

What dew point does a Quincy refrigerated dryer provide?

Quincy describes refrigerated drying near approximately 37°F under rated conditions.

How dry can a Quincy desiccant dryer make compressed air?

Quincy offers desiccant systems for common -40°F requirements and lower targets on selected systems.

How do I size a Quincy air dryer?

Use peak airflow and exact model correction factors for pressure and temperature.

Do Quincy desiccant dryers include filtration?

Features vary by product family, so verify the exact package and required filters.

Should I choose Quincy based only on purchase price?

No. Compare capacity, dew point, energy use, filtration, controls and maintenance.