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These simple low cost Breather Vents
work well in many applications where metal vents were used in the past.
They will not corrode, rust or break down while being economical. The
treads have a bit of give being plastic and thus seal well. The threads never
seize in place and can be screwed in by hand. The Vents are perfect for OEM
use. Made in Black they look good on industrial machinery and are
essentially trouble free once installed.
These Breather Vents incorporate a
solid base of HDPE Plastic and a porous disc of polyethelene. The disc has an average pore size of 60-80 microns.
They can be used for low pressure applications of 1 to 5 psi delta P.
The breathers can be cleaned with mineral spirits and are not effected by most acids and bases. Corrosion
does not occur in most cases.
Some uses are: Tank venting, computer cabinet venting, gear box vents, and
vacuum relief or pressure equalization. They can be used on single-acting cylinders or
the upper end of hydraulic cylinders. Temperature range is -60° F to +150° F
(-51° to 66° C). Sizes are
1/8" NPT through 1" NPT. G threads are also available on request.
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