DC-1 complements existing products, offers options for smaller applications

Des-Case Corporation, a leading supplier of desiccant breathers to the hydraulics industry, has recently introduced model DC-1 to its product base. The DC-1 was designed for contamination control on small gearboxes and hydraulic reservoirs and replaces the standard breather cap on these units.

“Our breathers incorporate a unique filtration process that provides much needed protection that you do not get in a standard breather cap,” said Jim Waller, president of Des-Case Corporation. The patented design prevents water and particulate from entering the fluid-containing reservoir, eliminating lubrication failure and extending the life of both the lubricants and the machinery.

A major feature of the new product is its size. At 5″ tall and 2.75″ diameter, the DC-1 is a step up from the recently released Des-Case Button Breather. It was designed for those who need a slightly increased adsorption capacity, but still have tight or confined installation areas. The units are constructed of durable, shock-absorbing plastic components and incorporate a three-step filtration process. The first layer of protection is a knitted polyester filter element, which
retains particulate matter from incoming air. Air then passes through desiccant beads that adsorb and remove water vapors. As air is drawn into the reservoir or gearbox, it passes through a final polyester filter element.

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Small package design broadens application of reservoir breathers.

White House, Tenn.-Des-Case Corporation, a leading manufacturer of hygroscopic breathers,
has recently introduced the Button Breather™ to its complete line of disposable products.
Incorporating one of the industry’s smallest case dimensions, the new breather is designed to
replace the standard breather cap on small gearboxes and hydraulic reservoirs. The patented
design eliminates lubrication system contamination and allows optimal performance of industrial
machinery.

“Several Des-Case distributors identified the need for this product in the plants of key customers.
Successful beta site tests at Ford North America, Kansas City Power and Light, and Georgia
Pacific have led us to this initial product offering,” said Jim Waller, president of Des-Case
Corporation. “With the addition of the Button Breather, Des-Case now has breathers for virtually
any size gearbox. This will aid installation on smaller equipment and in tight or confined areas,
multiplying the uses for our product.”

The body of the Des-Case Button Breather-model DC-BB measures 3″ tall and 2.75″ in diameter
and encompasses three layers of protection. These include a knitted polyester filter element to
retain particulate matter from incoming air, desiccant beads to adsorb and remove water vapors,
and a second knitted polyester filter for a final pass as air is drawn into the reservoir or gearbox.
As clean, dry air is expelled through the breather, there is a partial regeneration of the desiccant
and extension of the period before replacement is necessary.

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