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Standard
GIEBEL VV-D
- Xdry® Media: Safer, stronger moisture adsorption.
- Activated Carbon: Captures oil fumes effectively.
- :Low Pressure: Filters with a larger surface area.
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Standard Breather
Des-Case DC
- Toxic Media: Uses cobalt chloride.
- Foam Filter: Cannot adsorb oil vapors.
- No Molecular Sieve: Weaker moisture adsorption.
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Extended
GIEBEL VV-DV
- Xdry® Media: Stronger, safer drying than cobalt chloride.
- Active Carbon: Filters oil vapors.
- Robust Valve: Fully closes system and prevents free-breathing.
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Extended life
Des-Case DC-EX
- Single-Use Media: Entire breather discarded when saturated.
- Basic Foam Filter: Foam layer cannot filter oil mist.
- Umbrella Valves: System is not fully closed, allowing excess moisture into system.
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Extended
GIEBEL VV-DV
- Xdry® Media: Safer, stronger moisture adsorption.
- High Visibility: Clear housing makes color-changing signal visible.
- Lower Lifecycle Cost: Robust valves increase breather lifespan.
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Extreme Duty
Des-Case DC-DX
- Basic Desiccant: Silica gel does not absorb water efficiently.
- Low Visibility: Housing obstructs color-changing desiccant signal.
- Umbrella Valves: System is not fully protected and allows free-breathing.
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Rebuildable Steel Series
GIEBEL ME-RV
- Robust Housing: Stainless steel resists corrosion.
- Refillable & Rebuildable: Desiccant and spare parts can be replaced.
- ATEX Compliant: Suitable for offshore and ATEX zones.
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Rebuildable Steel
Des-Case DC-RS
- Painted Steel: Coating can chip and allow corrosion.
- Not Rebuildable: Not designed for spare-part replacement in the field.
- Non-ATEX: Limited use in explosive atmospheres.
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Standard
GIEBEL VV-D
- Xdry® Media: Safer, stronger moisture adsorption.
- Activated Carbon: Captures oil fumes effectively.
- Disposable: Entire unit replacement for easier maintenance.
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Standard Breather
Hydac BDL
- High Pricing: More expensive than competitors.
- Limited Sizes: Only 3 sizes available.
- Cartridge System: Must purchase replacement cartridges.
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Extended
GIEBEL VV-DV
- Xdry® Media: Uniform mixture ensures consistent performance.
- Wide Size Range: Matches exact application needs.
- Robust Valve: Fully closes system and prevents free-breathing.
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Extended life
Hydac BDE
- Layered Media: Molecular sieve layer saturates first.
- Limited Sizes: Only 3 sizes available.
- High Pricing: More expensive than competitors.
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Standard
GIEBEL VV-D
- Xdry® Media: Safer, stronger moisture adsorption.
- Activated Carbon: Captures oil fumes effectively.
- 3μm Filter: Ensures effective drying and cleaning.
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Standard Breather
AirSentry Z-series
- No Molecular Sieve: Weaker moisture adsorption.
- Foam Filter: Cannot adsorb oil vapors.
- Non-refillable: Must replace entire unit when saturated.
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Standard
GIEBEL VV-D
- Xdry® Media: Molecular sieve blend for stronger adsorption.
- Activated Carbon: Captures oil fumes effectively.
- Broader Accessories: Flexible accessory system available.
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Standard Breather
AirSentry D-series
- 100% Silica Gel: No molecular sieve, weaker adsorption.
- Foam Filter: Cannot adsorb oil vapors.
- Limited Accessories: Few useful options available.
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Extended
GIEBEL VV-DV
- Xdry® Media: Safer, stronger moisture adsorption.
- Activated Carbon: Captures oil fumes effectively.
- Efficient Filtration Layout: Filter after desiccant prevents dust ingress.
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Extended life
AirSentry Guardian series
- No Molecular Sieve: Weaker moisture adsorption.
- Foam Filter: Cannot adsorb oil vapors.
- Inefficient Filtration Layout: Filter above silica gel allows dust ingress.
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Standard
GIEBEL VV-D
- Xdry® Media: Safer, stronger moisture adsorption.
- Activated Carbon: Captures oil fumes effectively.
- Wide Size Range: Matches exact application needs.
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Standard Breather
Stauff SDB
- Inefficient Mixture: 75% molecular sieve saturates too quickly.
- Foam Filter: Cannot adsorb oil vapors.
- High Pricing: More expensive than competitors.
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Extended
GIEBEL VV-DV
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Extended life
Stauff
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Extended
GIEBEL VV-DV
- Xdry® Media: Safer, stronger moisture adsorption.
- Activated Carbon: Captures oil fumes effectively.
- High Drying Efficiency: Achieves 2% rH and -40°C dew point.
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Extended life
Parker TriCeptor
- Toxic Media: Uses cobalt chloride.
- Polyester Filter: Cannot adsorb oil vapors.
- Weaker Performance: Reduces RH to 20% only.
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We care about you & your machinery!
Rückruf anfordernMore than 16,000 companys trust GIEBEL Adsorbers® to keep their plants dry and clean.
Every year, our aeration dryers keep around 13,200 liters of water out of machines and storage tanks - to prevent them from being damaged.
Annually, our oil mist separators capture around 900 liters of oil in the form of aerosols - to protect people and the environment.