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News Release from: Des-Case Corporation | Subject: DC-OC2 oil coalescing breather
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 09 February 2001
2-micron filtration for gear-driven
pumps
Des-Case Corporation has unveiled its oil coalescing breather, which provides 2-micron filtration for gear-driven pumps and other applications that emit oil mist.
Des-Case Corporation has unveiled its oil coalescing breather, which provides 2-micron filtration for gear-driven pumps and other applications that emit oil mist The product, the DC-OC2, offers two-fold benefits by protecting both system lubricants and the environment
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 Mar 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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"This product was born at the request of one of our paper mill customers," said Jim Waller, president of Des-Case Corporation.
"They identified the need which led us to this new product rollout.
The DC-OC2 fills a void in the marketplace." The Des-Case oil coalescing breather is a simple, yet effectively designed breather cap.
The plastic housing contains a foam filter to disperse air and a microglass oil coalescing media that prohibits entry of abrasive contaminants and captures oil mist.
Oil droplets are then recycled back into the system.
The breathers are rated for 5 cfm and incorporate a standard 3/8" female standpipe connector.
A cost-effective solution for a large number of applications, the breathers are disposable and require changeover about every six months.
Like all Des-Case breathers, the DC-OC2 reduces unnecessary wear and tear on equipment, prolonging the life of both machinery and lubricants.
Headquartered in White House, Tenn., Des-Case is one of the largest providers of desiccant breathers to a wide variety of industries.
The companiesū products feature a design unparalleled in the marketplace and are protected by two U.S.
patents.
Des-Case breathers are sold through an international distribution network.
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