High-pressure pneumatic systems need more than increased pressure to perform reliably. If the compressed air reaching the system contains contaminants, has unstable pressure or lacks proper lubrication, pneumatic components can be affected.
This is where a High-Pressure FRL (Filter, Regulator and Lubricator) becomes important. It prepares compressed air before it enters the pneumatic circuit, helping maintain the right air quality and pressure for downstream equipment.
Not necessarily.
Compressed air can carry moisture and contaminants from the air supply. At the same time, supplying more pressure than the application requires can affect machine operation and increase energy consumption.
A properly selected FRL addresses these air-preparation requirements before the air reaches valves, cylinders and other pneumatic components.
An FRL combines three functions in one air-preparation system:
The filter helps remove moisture and contaminants from compressed air before it reaches pneumatic equipment.
The regulator controls downstream pressure, helping provide the pressure required by the application rather than simply passing the full supply pressure through the circuit.
Where lubrication is required, the lubricator adds a controlled amount of oil to the air stream to support compatible pneumatic components.
Together, these functions help create more controlled operating conditions for pneumatic equipment.
Higher-pressure applications require an FRL that is designed for the required working pressure, airflow and connection size.
Using equipment outside its specified pressure range can affect performance and reliability. The FRL should therefore be selected according to the actual requirements of the pneumatic circuit—not simply based on the maximum available pressure.
Mercury offers high-pressure FRL solutions with working pressures of up to 17 bar.
The right FRL depends on the application. Consider:
Selecting these parameters correctly helps ensure that the air-preparation system matches the machine.
Mercury Pneumatics offers FRL solutions for industrial pneumatic applications, including filters, regulators, lubricators and combined FRL configurations.
Its high-pressure FRL range supports working pressures of up to 17 bar, providing an air-preparation option for applications where higher operating pressures are required.
Increasing pneumatic pressure is not a substitute for proper air preparation.
A well-selected High-Pressure FRL helps ensure that compressed air is filtered, regulated and lubricated according to the requirements of the pneumatic circuit.
The goal isn’t simply higher pressure. It’s properly prepared air at the right pressure.
A High-Pressure FRL is an air-preparation unit that combines filtration, pressure regulation and lubrication for pneumatic systems operating at higher pressures.
Mercury’s high-pressure FRL range supports working pressures of up to 17 bar.
Filtration helps remove moisture and contaminants from compressed air before it reaches downstream pneumatic components.
Not necessarily. Lubrication requirements depend on the specific pneumatic components and manufacturer’s recommendations.
Consider the required working pressure, airflow, port size, filtration level, lubrication requirements and operating environment.