What is the flow rating of the Altec Air RAD-0500A-4 air dryer?

The Altec Air RAD-0500A-4 is rated at 500 SCFM.

What type of air dryer is the Altec Air RAD-0500A-4?

The Altec Air RAD-0500A-4 is a Refrigerated air dryer.

What pressure dewpoint does the Altec Air RAD-0500A-4 achieve?

The Altec Air RAD-0500A-4 achieves a pressure dewpoint of 38°F.

What voltage does the Altec Air RAD-0500A-4 require?

The Altec Air RAD-0500A-4 runs on 460.

Altec Air RAD-0500A-4

Altec Air RAD-0500A-4 is a refrigerated air dryer delivering 500 SCFM at up to 232 PSI inlet pressure on 460V power, achieving a pressure dewpoint of 38 deg F (3 deg C) and meeting ISO 8573-1 Class 4 moisture classification. The unit weighs 565 lbs and draws 3.6 kW during operation. At 500 SCFM, this dryer is suited for 75-150 HP rotary screw compressors serving medium-to-large compressed air distribution systems. List price is approximately $10,722 through authorized Altec Air distributors. Locate authorized service and installation partners through the installer directory on this site.

Flow

500 SCFM

Dew point

38 °F

Purge loss

— %

Max PSI

232 PSI

Air output per kW inputAirflow per kW input

138.9SCFM/kW

Poor 30Typical 50Good 70

Pressure dew pointClass typical · air dryer

38°F

Warmer +30°Class typ 38°FDrier −30°

Price per cubic foot · minuteVerified retailer price

$21$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $280High $420

PERFORMANCE

Catalog flow500 SCFM @ 232 PSI

Pressure dew point38°F

Purge loss0% (no purge — refrigerated)

SCFM / kW138.9 SCFM/kW

Best fitLarge-volume industrial compressed-air moisture removal for manufacturing, painting, and multi-tool facilities requiring 500 SCFM of dry air

INLET & OPERATING CONDITIONS

Inlet PSI range50–232 PSI

Max inlet temp140°F

Max ambient120°F

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Power3.60 kW

Electrical service460

Weight536 lb

COST & OWNERSHIP

Yearly estimates assume 8 hr/day · 250 day/yr at $0.13/kWh. Adjust to your shop’s actual utilization for a precise number.

Electric · yearlyEst. $936

Where this sits in the catalog

Compared against 124 other air dryer dryers in the catalog.

Flow capacity500scfm
7 scfmmedian 75 scfm2,500 scfm
+566.7% vs. median
Pressure dew point38°F
36°Fmedian 38°F50°F
0°F vs. median
Price$10,722
$852median $11,263$38,727
-4.8% vs. median

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