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Hankison PHDM 3 – Heatless Modular Desiccant Air Dryer

Original price $2,641.00
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SKU PHDM3-40-FP

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Hankison PHDM 3 – Heatless Modular Desiccant Air Dryer

Ultra-Compact. Precision Performance. Reliable -40°F Dew Point Protection.

The Hankison PHDM 3 Heatless Modular Desiccant Air Dryer is the smallest and most compact dryer in the PHDM Series, engineered for applications requiring ultra-dry compressed air in extremely tight spaces. Perfect for laboratories, dental offices, medical devices, instrumentation, small automation systems, OEM equipment packages, and point-of-use installations, the PHDM 3 delivers continuous -40°F dew point air in a lightweight, easy-to-install design.

Built to achieve a consistent ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 2 pressure dew point of -40°F, this dryer protects critical pneumatic tools, analytical devices, controls, valves, and instrumentation from harmful moisture that causes corrosion, freezing, and contamination. With a 3 SCFM @ 100 PSI flow capacity, the PHDM 3 is ideal for very small compressed air systems requiring dependable, continuous drying performance.

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Key Features & Benefits

Reliable -40°F Dew Point Air Quality

  • Provides ISO Class 2 (-40°F) moisture removal.

  • Protects sensitive instrumentation and pneumatic controls from water vapor.

  • Ideal for low-flow, precision, and laboratory-grade applications.

Efficient, Low-Maintenance Operation

  • Minimal purge air usage keeps operating costs low.

  • Soft-seated, non-lubricated valves ensure long-lasting, reliable performance.

  • Solid-state timing controls deliver accurate drying and regeneration cycles.

Ultra-Small Modular Design

  • Extruded aluminum towers provide strength with minimal weight.

  • Fully piped and wired for fast, simple installation.

  • The smallest footprint in the entire PHDM Series—perfect for tight equipment enclosures or point-of-use locations.

High-Performance Filtration Included

  • Coalescing prefilter removes oil aerosols to 0.008 mg/m³.

  • Afterfilter captures particulates 1 micron and larger.

  • Ensures clean, dry, contaminant-free air downstream.

Durable, Industrial Construction

  • Powder-coated steel cabinet resists corrosion.

  • Heavy-duty muffler minimizes operational noise during purge cycles.


How the PHDM 3 Works

The PHDM 3 uses a proven dual-tower desiccant drying system:

  • Tower 1 dries incoming compressed air.

  • Tower 2 regenerates using a controlled purge cycle.

  • Towers switch automatically after each timed cycle for continuous drying.

  • No external heaters or complex electronics—simple, dependable, always-on performance.


Technical Specifications – PHDM 3

Specification Detail
Flow Capacity 3 SCFM @ 100 PSI
Pressure Dew Point -40°F (ISO Class 2)
Height 16.7 in (424 mm)
Width 9.4 in (239 mm)
Depth 8.3 in (211 mm)
Connections ⅜” NPT
Weight 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg)

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