BREATHERS:

Standards
Basic protection from moisture and particulate contamination in
lubricant and equipment

APPLICATIONS:

• Totes
• Transformers
• Storage Tanks
• Hydraulics
The Overview
How It Works:
This breather unit replaces the standard dust
Standard Breathers: cap or OEM breather cap on equipment. As air is
drawn into equipment through the breather, the
Typical Industries layered filter elements remove particulate while
the desiccant beads strip harmful moisture.
• Power Generation
While in service or during shut-down, the
• Mining desiccant beads attract moisture from inside
• Aviation the equipment reservoir, actively drying the
• Storage equipment.
• Manufacturing
• Petrochemical

By the Numbers:
1–Integrated Nylon Standpipe 6
The integrated standpipe provides excellent vibration re-
sistance and dissipates impact throughout the unit, elimi-
nating weak points. It also allows even airflow distribution
throughout the unit, eliminating inaccurate readings of
desiccant saturation.
2–Resilient Polycarbonate Body
Shock-absorbing, clear casing provides reliable service and
easy maintenance. 5
3–Filter Element
Polyester filter element removes airborne contamination to 1
3-micron absolute. Unique loops allow particles to release
during system exhalation, helping to increase breather life.
4–Foam Pad
Foam filter captures any oil mist and disperses incoming 2
air evenly over filtration and drying areas.
5–Water Vapor Adsorbent
Silica gel adsorbs water from incoming air and can hold up
to 40% of its weight. Condition is indicated by change of
color from blue to light pink. 3
6– Secondary Filter Element
Second polyester filter element protects against migration
of desiccant dust, providing maximum efficiency.
7–Threaded Mounting
Easily replaces standard filler/breather cap with multi-fit
connection or one of several adapters.
4
8–Air Vents 8
Individual air intakes are opened based on flow require-
ments of the system. Plugs protect unit during shipping
and storage. 7
Charts & Graphs
Materials & Components: Sizing Recommendations:
Filter Housing: Polycarbonate, nylon, polypropylene,
Model Max. Airflow Recommended Max. Volume
PVC, Buna-N at 1psid
Filter Media: Polyurethane, polyester Gearbox/ Hydraulic
Storage Tank Reservoir
Hydrophilic Media: Silica gel
DC-BB 4.55cfm/129lpm 15gal/57L 2gal/8L

Filter Efficiency: DC-1 4.16cfm/118lpm 35gal/132L 5gal/19L

(3μ absolute (ß3≥200) DC-2 16cfm/453lpm 200gal/757L 60gal/227L
DC-3 16cfm/453lpm 350gal/1325L 100gal/379L
Recommended Temperature Range: DC-4 16cfm/453lpm 500gal/1893L 200gal/757L
-20˚F to 200˚F
-29˚C to 93˚C
Water Adsorption Capacity:
Size Maximum Water Retention
Chemical Compatibility:
Recommended: DC-BB 23ml / 0.8fl. oz.
All Gear Oil DC-1 50ml / 4fl. oz
Most Hydraulic Fluid DC-2 118ml / 4fl. oz
Mineral & Synthetic Oil
DC-3 220ml / 7.45fl. oz.

Not Recommended: DC-4 353ml / 11.3 fl. oz

Phosphate Ester
Hydrogen Sulfide Dimensions & Connections:
Sulfuric Acid
Highly Alkaline Cleaners Model Connection Unit Height Unit Width
DC-BB ⅜" Multi-Fit 3.90in 2.5in
(NPT, BSPP, BSPT) 9.9cm 6.4cm
Humidity Protection: DC-1 ⅜" Multi-Fit 5.351in 2.5in
A Des-Case standard breather is five times more (NPT, BSPP, BSPT) 13.5cm 6.4cm
effective than leading non-desiccant breather.
DC-2 1" Multi-Fit 6in 4in
Humidity Level Below Ambient Conditions:
(NPT, BSPP, NPSM) 15.6cm 10.2cm
DC-4: protects 30,000+ cycles
Deliquescent: protects 5,000 cycles DC-3 1" Multi-Fit 8in 4in
(Testing parameters 73°F, 1cfm)* (NPT, BSPP, NPSM) 20.6cm 10.2cm
*See test results on page 4. DC-4 1" Multi-Fit 10in 4in
(NPT, BSPP, NPSM) 25.7cm 10.2cm
 ADDITIONAL SPECS. REV.
A
ECN
1012

REVISIONS
DATE
1/7/2013

Notes:
REV. ECN DATE DESCRIPT
1. Materials:
Casing: Polycarbonate and Nylon A 1012 10/30/2012 Redrawn for ne
Cap: Nylon
Filtration Element: Polyester, Polyurethane,
Airflow: Miniatures: and Silica Gel
2. Operating Temperatures: -20 F (-29 C)
Standard Sizes:
DC-BB to 200 F (93 C) B
3. Inches/[Millimeters] 2.5
4.10
64 104
Breather A
Pressure Drop (psid)

DC-BB 2.824
DC-1 4.307
A
A

Buna-N O-Ring

Flowrate (cfm)
1" Multi-Fit Male Thread Buna-N O-ring
1.05 1.86
with O-Ring Seal, Compatible with
27NPT
-1" 47
DC-1 -1" NPSM 3/8" Multi-Fit Male Thread with
-1" BSPT O-ring Seal, Compatible with:
-ISO228 G1 - 3/8" NPT
- 3/8" BSPT
- 3/8" BSPP
Pressure Drop (psid)

Breathers A Breathers A DRAWN

NAME

BJB

2.824
JSL
DC-BB 4.13
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES CHECKED

DC-2
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS
DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
MATERIAL ENG APPR. JSL
DES-CASE CORPORATION. ANY
REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE NAME DATE
Notes: DC-1 4.307 6.13
FINISH

1. Dimensions in inches/[millimeters]
DC-3
WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
DES-CASE CORPORATION IS
PROHIBITED.
DRAWN BJB 10/30/2012
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES CHECKED JSL 10/30/2012
Minatu
8.13
MATERIAL
DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
DES-CASE CORPORATION. ANY
REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE
DC-4-- ENG APPR. JSL 10/30/2012
Marke
FINISH
WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
DES-CASE CORPORATION IS -- SIZE DWG. NO.
PROHIBITED. A 10
Humidity Protection: SCALE:4:5

Flowrate (cfm) Desiccant vs. Deliquescent (73°F, 1cfm)

DC-2, DC-3, DC-4

Pressure Drop (psid)

DC-2
DC-3
DC-4

Flowrate (cfm)

A Des-Case standard breather is five times more

effective than leading non-desiccant breather.
Humidity Level Below Ambient Conditions:
DC-4: protects 30,000+ cycles
Deliquescent: protects 5,000 cycles
(Testing parameters 73°F, 1cfm)
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