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Des-Case Connected Breathers

Take a proactive approach to water ingression with the market’s first connected and most accurate breather. Unlike any other breather on the market, our connected breathers eliminate the subjectivity of color-changing desiccant media. Our patent pending IsoLogic® Sensor Technology provides a precise measurement of the your breather’s life to eliminate replacing a breather too late or too soon.

  • Shorten time-consuming, scheduled lube routes by collecting data on multiple breathers at the same time.
  • Decrease the risk of workplace injuries by monitoring breathers installed on remote or hard-to-access equipment.
  • View all breather statuses and trend data on the web platform from anywhere, anytime. All you need is the internet.
Connected Breather

INDUSTRIES

  • Oil & Gas
  • Storage
  • Wind Energy
  • Pulp & Paper
  • General Manufacturing
  • Aviation

APPLICATIONS

  • Gearboxes
  • Pumps
  • Hydraulics Power Units
  • Conveying Systems
  • Low-Flow Applications

OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS

  • Intermittent Operations
  • High Humidity
  • Washdowns

EXPLORE

VentGuard Breather Cut Thru

1 Sensors

Measures critical values to calculate the remaining breather life, temperature and saturation direction

2 Detachable Module

Calculates the remaining breather life, temperature and saturation direction and stores breather data

3 Threaded Mounting

Internal threads provide durability and stability and can be used with one of several adapters

4 Recessed Check-Valves

High-quality umbrella check-valves that won’t clog or stick are recessed underneath the unit for added protection from washdown environments. Check-valves isolate equipment from ambient conditions, prolonging breather life

5 Filter Element

Polyester filter element removes airborne contamination to 3-micron absolute. Unique loops allow particles to release during system exhalation, helping to increase breather life

6 Resilient Polycarbonate Body

Shock-absorbing, clear casing provides reliable service and easy maintenance

7 Water Adsorbent

Silica gel adsorbs water from incoming air and can hold up to 40% of its weight

8 Secondary Filter Element

Second polyester filter element protects against migration of desiccant dust, providing maximum efficiency

9 Foam Pad

Foam filter captures any oil mist and disperses incoming air evenly over filtration and drying areas


PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Product Specs DC-IL-EX-4 DC-IL-VG-1 DC-IL-VG-4
Unit Height (in / mm) 10.0 / 254 5.3 / 135 10.1 / 257
Unit Diameter (in / mm) 5.67 / 144 2.5 / 64 4 / 102
Connection Size 1" Female (FNPT) 3/8" Multi-Fit (NPT, BSPP, BSPT) 1" Multi-Fit (NPT, BSPT, NPSM)
Amount of Silica Gel (lbs / kg) 4.2 / 1.91 0.28 / 0.127 1.88 / 0.85
Adsorption Capacity (fl oz / ml) 27.0 / 798 1.68 / 50 11.3 / 353
Max. Flow Rate (cfm)/lpm 24 @ 1pdis / 680 1.45 @ 1pdis / 41 2.98 @ 1pdis / 84
Filter Efficiency 3µ absolute (ß3≥200) 3µ absolute (ß3≥200) 3µ absolute (ß3≥200)
Operating Temp. Range (°F) -4° to 129° -4° to 129° -4° to 129°
Operating Temp. Range (°C) -20° to 54° -20° to 54° -20° to 54°

Model Suction / Return Rate (gpm / lpm)
Gearbox / Storage Tank Max Volume (gal / L) Hydraulic Reservoir Max Volume (gal / L)
DC-VG-BB 11 / 41 15 / 57 2 / 8
DC-VG-1  11 / 41 35 / 132 5 / 19
DC-VG-2  90 / 340 200 / 757 60 / 227
DC-VG-3  82 / 311 350 / 1325 100 / 379 L 
DC-VG-4 75 / 283 500 / 1893 200 / 757

Please Note: This is intended as a general guideline for sizing only; other considerations, such as: humidity level, frequency of air flow, ambient temperatures, and chemical compatibility are very important in sizing a breather properly. Larger applications and special circumstances typically require the most thorough analysis. Please contact Des-Case for assistance in sizing a breather.

Model NumberPart NumberDescription
DC-IL-VG-1DC-37PVC 3/8Ř Female NPT to 1/2" Male Threaded NPT Adapter
DC-35 PVC 3/8Ř Female NPT to 3/4" Male Threaded NPT Adapter
DC-36PVC 3/8Ř Female NPT to 1" Male Threaded NPT Adapter
DC-IL-VG-4DC-17-TPVC 1" Female NPT to 3/4" Male Threaded NPT Adapter
DC-13-TPVC 1" Female NPT to 1" Male Threaded NPT Adapter
DC-12-TPolypropylene 1" Female NPT to 6 Bolt Circular Mounting (Ø 3.5")
DC-12-T-SDSteel 1" Female NPT to 6 Bolt Circular Mounting (Ø 3.5")
DC-15-TAluminum 1" Female NPT x 1-1/2" Bayonet Style
DC-IL-EX-4DC-EXA-17Steel 1" Male NPT to 3/4" Male Threaded NPT Adapter
DC-EXA-10Steel 1" Male NPT to 1" Male Threaded NPT Adapter
DC-12-T-EXSteel 1" Male NPT to 6 Bolt Circular Mounting (Ø 3.5")

Module Materials & Components

  • Casing: Polycarbonate, Steel (ball plunger)
  • Cap: Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), Steel (screws)
  • Batteries: 1.5V alkaline AAA (Manganese Dioxide, – Zinc, Potassium Hydroxide, Graphite)

Module Battery & Power

  • Supply Source: Three AAA Batteries (each rated 1.5 V d.c., Max 1200 mAh)
  • Supply Voltage: 4.5 V d.c.
  • Operational Current Rating: 30 mA
  • Life Expectancy: 2 years (use and temperature dependent)

Module Environment

  • Intended for indoor and outdoor use
  • Altitude up to 5,000 meters
  • Maximum Relative Humidity: 100% at up to 54˚C
  • Dustproof / Waterproof (IP66)
  • Hazardous Ratings: Not rated for hazardous locations – FCC, CE, Reach, RoHS

Wireless Syncing

  • 2402.0 – 2480.0 MHz Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy
  • 13.56 – 13.56 MHz RFID
  • Communication Range: 100ft (30m) line of sight

Device Compatability

  • Android: – Bluetooth 4.0 and higher – Android OS 5.0 and higher
  • Apple: – iOS 10.0 and higher

Data Storage

  • Data readings every 60 minutes
  • Stores 365 days of hourly data points

Reduce downtime & improve reliability

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