{"product_id":"castair-refrigerated-dryer-replacement-filter-060-micron-rd-060-s","title":"Castair Refrigerated Dryer Replacement Filter .060 Micron - RD.060-S","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCastair Refrigerated Dryer Replacement Filter Element — .060 Micron (RD.060-S)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Castair RD.060-S is a .060 micron replacement filter element for Castair refrigerated dryer pre-filter assemblies, S-series housing. The .060 micron rating is the coarsest in the Castair RD replacement element series, making it appropriate as a first-stage pre-filter in a two-stage filtration arrangement before the dryer, or for applications where the primary concern is larger particulate and bulk water rather than fine oil mist removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn most shop installations, you would run the RD.060-S first-stage upstream of a finer RD.016-S or RD.030-S element. The .060 micron stage removes larger particles and coalesces larger water droplets before they reach the fine-micron stage, extending the service life of the more expensive finer element. In single-filter setups, the RD.030-S is typically more appropriate than the RD.060-S unless your compressed air stream is relatively clean and you are mainly managing bulk water at the pre-dryer stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific housing compatibility data for the RD.060-S were not published on castair.net at time of writing. Contact 866-217-0063 with your housing model and installation to confirm this is the correct replacement element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFilter Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e RD.060-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e .060 micron\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coalescing replacement element (S-series housing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-filter for Castair refrigerated compressed air dryers — first-stage or single-stage applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e S-series housing — contact 866-217-0063 to confirm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRD Replacement Element Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRD.016-S:\u003c\/strong\u003e .016 micron — finest filtration, highest oil removal efficiency, shortest element life in contaminated systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRD.030-S:\u003c\/strong\u003e .030 micron — general-purpose pre-dryer coalescing for most shop applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRD.060-S (this part):\u003c\/strong\u003e .060 micron — coarser first-stage pre-filter, use in conjunction with a finer element or where bulk water is the primary concern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo-Stage Pre-Filtration Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best balance of dryer protection and filter element service life, Castair recommends running a pre-filter arrangement before the refrigerated dryer. A two-stage approach — .060 micron first, then .016 or .030 micron — captures large contaminants in the first stage (cheap element, easy replacement) and removes fine oil mist in the second stage (more effective at its job because it is not overloaded with bulk contamination). The dryer then sees clean, dry air entering the heat exchanger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplace at differential pressure indicator — coarser elements may load faster in high-particulate environments because they catch larger debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn clean air applications, .060 micron elements may last longer than finer elements before needing replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Castair RD.060-S replacement filter element, .060 micron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Air Compressor Factory Direct?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCastair authorized:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM replacement element\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on qualifying orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree tech support:\u003c\/strong\u003e 866-217-0063 — help designing your pre-filter arrangement and selecting the correct element for your housing and application\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull dryer accessory lineup:\u003c\/strong\u003e All RD filter elements, housings, dryers, and installation accessories stocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall 866-217-0063 for quick answers and help!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cast Air","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53342589583573,"sku":"RD.060-S","price":195.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/aircompressorfactorydirect.com\/products\/castair-refrigerated-dryer-replacement-filter-060-micron-rd-060-s","provider":"Air Compressor Factory Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}