Dayton
Dayton 5VD08 Silica Gel Dryer hand tool
Silica gel dryer replaces branch-line desiccant, compatible with Grainger part 5VC90
- TypeAngle, Pitch & Slope Locators
- Silica gel absorbs moisture to protect branch lines
- Compatible with Grainger part 5VC90 for easy replacement
- Desiccant material is silica gel for effective drying
- Restricted from sale in zero states for broad availability
- Brand Dayton ensures reliable hand-tool quality
Replacement Silica Gel Dryer
This Dayton 5VD08 unit supplies replacement silica gel desiccant for compressed air branch lines. It is intended for maintenance crews who need to restore moisture removal capacity in existing dryer housings. The desiccant material adsorbs water vapour to help protect downstream pneumatic tools and equipment.
Sustained Moisture Adsorption
Under continuous flow the silica gel bed progressively captures water vapour until saturation is reached. Performance remains steady while active sites are available, then declines as the media loads. The dryer is designed for branch line installations where air demand varies throughout the shift.
Low Maintenance Operation
The passive design requires no electrical power and generates no audible noise during normal use. There are no moving parts to wear, so heat output is negligible. Pressure drop across the cartridge stays consistent until the desiccant requires replacement.
Highlights
- Silica gel absorbs moisture to protect branch lines
- Compatible with Grainger part 5VC90 for easy replacement
- Desiccant material is silica gel for effective drying
- Restricted from sale in zero states for broad availability
- Brand Dayton ensures reliable hand-tool quality
Specifications
| Brand | Dayton |
|---|---|
| Type | Angle, Pitch & Slope Locators |
Questions about this item
Does the silica gel dryer generate noticeable noise or heat during continuous operation?
The unit is a passive desiccant cartridge with no moving parts, so it produces no noise or heat while drying compressed-air branch lines.
What existing equipment is required for the 5VD08 cartridge to function?
It installs directly into a compatible branch-line dryer housing that accepts Grainger part number 5VC90, so that housing must already be in place.
Will this replacement desiccant work with older dryer housings already on the line?
Yes, it is designed as a drop-in replacement for any housing that uses the 5VC90 part number, regardless of the housing's age.
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