Pre-assembled filtration products ensure clean compressed air in food zones

Festo Canada has announced the MS series of filtration products designed to lower the risk of particle contamination when compressed air comes into direct contact with food or packaging in the food zone. The three different models in the series — MS4, MS6, and MS9 — conform to FDA and US Food Safety Modernization Act guidelines for clean air, as well as meet or exceed benchmarks such as Safe Quality Food Institute Codes Edition 9, 3-A standard 604-05, British Compressed Air Society Guideline 102 and ISO2200:2005.

MS series filtration systems from Festo Canada are rated for air flow ranging from the MS4 at 360 l/min to MS9 at 7,800 l/min. In addition to the three-stage filters, MS air preparation units come with a lockout/tagout feature.

An exhaust valve safely evacuates air from the system when filters are changed. Once the pressure point is set, a lockable filter regulator prevents tampering.

Visual-cue red/green gauges indicate when filters require replacement. Filter drains are manual, ensuring that condensation droplets do not fall onto the facility’s floor and pose a risk of contamination.

The series is said to install easily and is compatible with a wide range of fittings from NPT 2 all the way down to G 1/8.