Humidity
Humidity is in the air every day, and it increases when air is compressed. Once humidity, or water
vapor, enters compressed air systems, it accumulates and condenses into free water, the number
one cause of deterioration in air tools and equipment.
WIX AquaChek® Filters Remove Water
WIX AquaChek® air drying filters provide unsurpassed protection from water, rust and corrosion.
The super-absorbent polymer fibers that make up the media are pleated and inserted into a spinon
filter housing. As water molecules come in contact with the polymer, they react with it to form
a molecular bond that never releases.
How the Polymer Works
The polymer opens up from its coiled position and encapsulates each molecule, changing the liquid
to a semi-solid. This forms a molecular bond with the water that will not release, even if the media
becomes saturated. The super-absorbent polymer media traps particulates down to 0.5 microns and
reduces relative humidity in the air downstream to 50 percent or less. AquaChek® filters capture up
to 28 times their weight in water, or 40 to 90 ounces.
Solid, Unique Construction
The polymer absorbent media is housed in a specially coated steel can. The AquaChek®
filter’s base plate, spring and center tube are all zinc coated, and they also feature a nitrile
rubber gasket and rubber element support, ensuring long filter life. At full saturation,
AquaChek® filters create no more than a half-pound of pressure drop.
Installation Information
Installation of AquaChek® filters requires a filter mounting base, an isolation circuit for
filter change-out and tools to cut and thread the air line at the location the filter mounting
base is being installed. AquaChek® filters are available from AMSOIL as singles or
in kits with all components necessary for installation, including the mounting base, filter,
sealing tape, gauge, check valve and fittings. AquaChek® filters are compatible for use
as a single point of moisture control or for system-wide filtration.
Changing the AquaChek®
Filter change-out varies according to compressed air systems and humidity levels, but
intervals should not exceed six months. An AquaChek® filter left in service past the recommended
service life will not release the captured water. However, water can collect
in the filter and pass through when the polymer reaches saturation.
Determining CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) Requirements for your System
Selecting the correct AquaChek filtration system for your needs depends on the specific CFM
capacity of your system. To calculate the CFM rating on your compressor, simply multiply the
compressor’s horsepower by four. Example: A 10 horsepower compressor will produce about 40
CFM. Use the AquaChek charts below to find the proper kit and filter for your system.
| Kit# | Kit Contents | CFM Rating | PSI Rating | Water Capacity |
| ACK10 | Mounting Base w/ ¼” NPT inlet + outlet 1 - AquaChek AC10 spin-on filter 1 – Bottle of lubricating oil Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet |
15 | 175 | 10 oz |
| ACK20 | Mounting Base w/ 1” NPT inlet + outlet 1 – AquaChek AC20 spin-on filter Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet |
50 | 175 | 20 oz |
| ACK30 | Single Mounting Base w/ 1 ½” NPT inlet + outlet 1 – AquaChek AC30 spin-on filter Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet |
100 | 250 | 45 oz |
| ACK40 | Dual Filter Mounting Base w/ 2” NPT inlet + outlet 2 - AquaChek AC30 spin-on filters Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet |
200 | 250 | 90 oz |
| ACKG15 | Single filter mounting base w/ 1/2” NPT inlet + outlet and differential pressure gauge 2 – ½”x ¼” Reducer bushings 1 - AquaChek AC10 spin-on filter 1 – ½” Flow control valve 1 – ½” Nipple Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet |
15 | 175 | 10 oz |
| ACKG25 | Single filter mounting Base w/ 1” NPT inlet + outlet and differential pressure gauge 2 – 1”x 3/4” Reducer bushings 1 – AquaChek AC20 spin-on filter 1 – 1” Flow control valve 1 – 1” Nipple Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet |
50 | 175 | 20 oz |
| ACKG35 | Single filter mounting Base w/ 1 ½” NPT inlet + outlet and differential pressure gauge 1 – AquaChek AC30 spin-on filter 1 – 1 1/2” Flow control valve 1 – 1 ½” Nipple Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet |
100 | 250 | 45 oz |
| ACKG45 | Dual Filter Mounting Base w/ 2” NPT inlet + outlet and differential pressure gauge 2 - AquaChek AC30 spin-on filters 1 – 2” Flow control valve 1 – 2” Nipple Small roll of thread sealing tape Instruction sheet |
200 | 250 | 90 oz |
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