AST Pipe System Accessories
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AST offers a line of essential accessory items to enhance your distribution system’s performance.
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Flow Controllers
Hose Reels
Water Removers
Seperators
Compressed Piping, Repair, and Mobile Service
Planning, Design, & System Installation
AST Electronic Time Drain Valves
Regular Uninterrupted Condensate Drainage
Condensate poses a serious threat to compressed air systems. Failure to carry out regular draining will result in serious equipment damage and costly system disruption. The IDV guarantees regular uninterrupted condensate drainage from your compressed air systems. Inlet power of 24-240v 50/60Hz required.
Features
- Simple controls to set frequency and duration of the drain opening.
- Indicator light illuminates when the valve is open.
- Large drain orifice prevents nuisance drain blockages.
- Test button to check for proper functioning and condensate flow.
- Ball valve for safe maintenance of strainer.
- Easy cleaning access with included stainless steel strainer.
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AST Infinity DRI Water Removers
Protects Your System from Condensate Contamination
Protect important and sensitive equipment and tools from condensate contamination from the compressed air distribution line. The Water Remover filters water from the compressed air stream by passing the air through a coalescing process to form water droplets, which are then removed from the air stream and discharged through the automatic drain valve.
Features
- Removes 99%+ of water droplets from the compressed air line.
- Normally open float drain automatically discharges condensate.
- Sight glass to allow visual inspection for proper operation.
- Long-life filtration element.
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AST Lockable Exhausting Valves
Improves Safety at Your Facility
Improve the safety in your facility by making lock-out / tag-out easy and reliable. This manually operated valve can be used to prevent accidents caused by residual pressure in pneumatic lines. When closed, in the exhaust position, this valve will release the downstream air pressure through the bottom exhaust port.
Features
- OSHA lockout ready with cast lock tabs.
- Exhausting for safe air system maintenance.
- Optional muffler is available to silence the exhaust.
- Compact design for tight spaces when connecting to equipment.
- Easy to read SUP for supply and EXH for exhaust modes.
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AST Opticlean Oil/Water Separators
Reduce Contaminants in Compressor Condensate
Oil-injected air compressor condensate is known to contain carryover oil at levels in excess of the allowable amounts or limits in almost all regions of the world. The EPA has strict standards about the disposal of these oils that get mixed with water during the compression process due to concerns about wastewater treatment and groundwater contamination. The fines for non-compliance can be severe!
Federal regulations restrict contaminants to less than 40 ppm for compressor condensate. However, local codes may be even more strict. Typical compressor condensate has 500-3000 ppm of contaminants. When properly sized and installed, Opticlean can reduce the contaminants in your compressor condensate to less than 10 ppm, for the life of the unit.
Cost-Effective and Removes Virtually All Hydrocarbons
The Opticlean system has been designed to provide the most cost-effective means of removing virtually all hydrocarbons through an active filtration process. This approach utilizes a molecular sieve that removes the hydrocarbons from the condensate stream. Utilizing a natural substrate that is modified to create an ionic charge, the system attracts the hydrocarbons to active sites and bonds the hydrocarbons to the natural substrate. This active filtration helps achieve a higher utilization of the media bed providing an industry leading capacitance. Due to the bonding of the hydrocarbons to the substrate, temperature variations and vibration will not dislodge the hydrocarbons from the substrate.
Features
- Advanced molecular filtration.
- Internal decompression chamber.
- Simple and fast installation.
- Sleek design with a minimal footprint.
- Industry-leading capacitance.
- Laboratory tested field-proven results.
- Less than 10 ppm for the life of the product.
- Maintenance-free life cycle.
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AST Optiflo Flow Controllers
Optimized Your Compressed Air Usage
Optiflo is an advanced technology designed to optimize your compressed air usage. Every air system, no matter how good, has leaks. When reducing an air system’s working pressure, the volume of air lost through leakage is dramatically reduced. The reduction in lost air volume directly relates to power savings on the running of your air compressor and increases your bottom line. Even tools benefit. Air tools are designed to work at specific pressures, so ensuring the correct pressure to your tools will optimize their performance, increase life, and reduce maintenance, all in addition to preventing wasted energy. Installing an Optiflo in your system will not only provide considerable power savings, but also increase the life expectancy of your compressor and radically reduce maintenance costs. Minimizing lost air volume will reduce the amount of time your compressor has to run. The less it runs, the longer its life expectancy and the less maintenance it will require.
Cost Savings with Opitflo
- 20 psi uses 14% less power = $462 savings
- 30 psi uses 21% less power = $693 savings
- 70 psi uses 49% less power = $1,617 savings
Features
- Nitrile seals for a high level of chemical resistance.
- The balanced valve design is the most robust available and provides an immediate response to changes in air demands.
- NPT threads to connect easily to new or existing pipe systems.
- Glycol-filled, stainless steel dual gauge design for easy reference of pressure at inlet and outlet.
- The unit can be fixed to the wall or secured directly to the piping system
- Powder-coated steel chassis for enhanced durability.
- Tamper-proof dial centrally located for quick adjustment and easy calibration.
- The unit can be ordered for left to right or right to left flow to meet your installation needs.
- Compatible with both rotary and reciprocating compressor technology.
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AST Opti-Pro Hose Reels
Includes Air Hose and 2.5-ft Connector Whip Hose
Opti-Pro hose reels provide better safety and efficiency when hoses are needed to power tools or equipment. The Opti-Pro hose reel keeps hoses off the floor to reduce the risk of a trip or slip hazards. These reels also protect the hose, preventing kinks and other damage, which translates to additional uptime and reduced pressure loss to the tool or equipment. The Opti-Pro hose reel comes with hose installed, and includes a 2.5 foot whip hose to connect to your compressed air piping system. Opti-Pro hose reels are also suitable for inert gases, water, (and other fluids, please consult with factory) up to 300psi.
Features
- 5′ x 1/2″ connecting hose with swivel.
- Pre-loaded with Parker 7290 hose.
- Four-way pinch-free roller system.
- Snag-free, adjustable hose stop.
- Full port, bronze, pressure-balanced swivel.
- 7 position guide-arm.
- Heavy-duty, fatigue-resistant return spring.
- Heavy gauge steel pedestal powder coated.
- 5-year warranty reel, hose warranty 1 year.
- Made in the USA.
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AST Point of Use Solutions
DRI Package
- Includes lockable exhausting valve, muffler, water remover, 4 port manifold, and mounting bracket.
- Fully assembled.
- Perfect for multiple hose connections where water in the air lines has been an issue.
IVM Unit
- Includes lockable exhausting valve, 4 port manifold, and mounting bracket.
- Fully assembled.
- Ideal for air drops that supply equipment that require frequent maintenance that requires de-energizing and lock-out tag-out.
IVWR Package
- Includes lockable exhausting valve, water remover, and mounting bracket.
- Fully assembled.
- Perfect for isolating and removing water from compressed air branches with multiple drops.
WRM Package
- Includes water remover, 4 port manifold, and mounting bracket.
- Fully assembled.
- A simple solution to eliminate water from damaging tools or equipment.
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AST Safety Couplers
Improve Safety at Workstations
Enhance the safety of every workstation. The Safety Coupler reduces the risk of whipping hose accidents. Perfect for installations on-air outlets that supply hoses to prevent disconnection injuries.
- Allows the user to release energy before removing the plug to prevent whipping hoses.
- Fits industrial 1/4” interchange plugs.
- Meets ISO 4414 standards.
Features
- Slide sleeve to disconnect and exhaust air.
- Air exhausts. Plug is captured.
- Safely remove plug from coupler.
Working Pressure: -14 to 217psi (-0.99 to 15bar)
Temperature Range: -4 ̊ to 176 ̊F (-20 ̊ to 80 ̊C)
Media: Compressed Air, Vacuum, Inert Gas
Body: Nickel Plated Brass
Sleeve: Technopolymeric
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AST Ultra-Flex Manifolds
Aluminum Body with 2 or 4 Outlet Ports
- Aluminum body
- 2 or 4 x 1/2” NPTF outlet ports versions
- 1/2” or 3/4” NPTF inlet
- Includes a mounting bracket that allows for multiple port orientation
- Easily connects to create larger manifolds using 82280N-08-08
- Drain port makes condensate removal easy with a petcock, drip leg, or drain valve
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AST Zero Loss Drain Valves
Outstanding Value and High-Quality
The ZLD provides the most cost-effective way to drain condensate from your compressed air equipment and distribution system. ZLD drains are the only valve in its class that has a built-in particulate strainer to prevent the discharge valve from clogging. High-quality electronics allow for local and remote monitoring of drain functionality.
Features
- Dependable condensate removal
- Maintenance-free level sensors
- Stainless Steel internal strainer
- State of the art electronics with local and remote monitoring capability
- Intelligent fail-safe operating functionality
- Compact design to fit in compressor rooms
- 90-260v /1/60
- Operating pressure 12 to 232psi
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