{"product_id":"chicago-pneumatic-cpx-30-refrigerated-air-dryer-4102005754","title":"Chicago Pneumatic CPX 30 (A2) 30 SCFM Refrigerated Air Dryer - 4102005754","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eChicago Pneumatic CPX 30 (A2) 30 SCFM Air Dryer - 4102005754\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicago Pneumatic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CPX 30 (A2)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4102005754\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 SCFM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDryer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Cycling Refrigerated Air Dryer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\" NPT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115 Volt, Single Phase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChicago Pneumatic CPX 30 (A2) refrigerated air dryer\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers reliable moisture removal for compressed air systems operating at up to 30 SCFM. By cooling compressed air and separating the condensed moisture, the CPX 30 helps protect pneumatic tools, air lines, production equipment, and finished products from water-related damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact design makes it well suited for automotive repair facilities, woodworking shops, fabrication operations, maintenance departments, and other smaller industrial compressed air systems. A high-efficiency three-in-one heat exchanger helps minimize pressure drop, while the hot gas bypass valve maintains stable operation as compressed air demand changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CPX 30 also includes an automatic condensate drain designed to discharge collected moisture without unnecessarily wasting valuable compressed air. Reliable components, easy service access, and low maintenance requirements make it a practical, economical addition to a properly sized compressed air system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 SCFM rated capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e for smaller industrial and commercial compressed air systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-cycling refrigerated design\u003c\/strong\u003e provides continuous, dependable moisture removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 39°F pressure dew point\u003c\/strong\u003e under rated operating conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-efficiency three-in-one heat exchanger\u003c\/strong\u003e minimizes pressure loss and overall footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot gas bypass valve\u003c\/strong\u003e helps prevent freezing during changing load conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic condensate drain\u003c\/strong\u003e removes collected moisture without continuously wasting compressed air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow pressure drop\u003c\/strong\u003e of less than approximately 2.9 PSI under rated conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and lightweight enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e simplifies installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible internal components\u003c\/strong\u003e support easier maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eR513A refrigerant\u003c\/strong\u003e has no ozone-depletion impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps protect downstream equipment from \u003cstrong\u003ecorrosion, rust, moisture, and premature wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan provide compressed air moisture quality as low as \u003cstrong\u003eISO 8573-1 Class -:4:-\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on operating conditions and system configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eRating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChicago Pneumatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPX 30 (A2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4102005754\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDryer Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Cycling Refrigerated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Airflow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir Inlet and Outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Working Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e232 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Pressure Dew Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39°F ± 2°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Inlet Air Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Ambient Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Operating Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e102 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Inlet Air Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Operating Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41°F to 109°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical Pressure Drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 2.9 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR513A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.4\" × 13.78\" × 17.71\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximate Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44.1 lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity ratings are based on Chicago Pneumatic reference conditions of 95°F inlet air, 77°F ambient temperature, and 102 PSI operating pressure. Actual dryer capacity may decrease when the inlet or ambient temperature is higher than the rated conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the CPX 30 Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot, moisture-laden compressed air enters the dryer and passes through the integrated heat exchanger. The air is cooled, causing water vapor to condense into liquid moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condensed water is separated from the compressed air and discharged through the automatic drain. The dried air is then reheated before leaving the dryer, helping reduce condensation on downstream piping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hot gas bypass valve regulates refrigerant capacity as air demand changes, helping maintain a stable pressure dew point and preventing ice formation inside the dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chicago Pneumatic CPX 30 is suitable for compressed air systems serving:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive repair and service shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTire and maintenance facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodworking and cabinet shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight manufacturing operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall fabrication and welding shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePneumatic tools and assembly equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral plant maintenance departments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall CNC and machining applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging and production equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShop air systems requiring dependable moisture control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the dryer in a clean, ventilated indoor area where the ambient temperature will remain between 41°F and 109°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dryer should be installed downstream of the air compressor, aftercooler, and air receiver whenever possible. Properly sized particulate and coalescing filtration may be installed before or after the dryer based on the required compressed air quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow adequate clearance around the cabinet for cooling airflow and service access. The condensate drain must be routed to an approved drain or oil-water separation system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dryer should be sized using the compressor’s actual delivered airflow and the system’s maximum inlet temperature, ambient temperature, and operating pressure. Do not size the dryer solely by compressor horsepower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Routine Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following are general maintenance recommendations. Follow the Chicago Pneumatic operating manual for model-specific procedures and service intervals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the refrigerant condenser clean and free of dust or debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the automatic condensate drain regularly for proper operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain adequate ventilation around the dryer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect compressed air connections for leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace upstream and downstream filter elements at their recommended intervals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm that the dryer remains within its allowable temperature and pressure limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse authorized replacement parts when servicing the dryer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTroubleshooting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater is appearing downstream of the dryer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossible causes include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirflow exceeding the dryer’s corrected capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessively high inlet air temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh ambient temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocked or malfunctioning condensate drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirty condenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsufficient ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer bypass valve left open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture remaining in downstream piping from before the dryer was installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePressure drop is higher than expected\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndersized piping or fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestricted filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive system airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartially closed isolation valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDryer runs but does not remove enough moisture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify that the dryer is operating within its rated airflow, temperature, and pressure conditions. A dryer rated for 30 SCFM at standard conditions may handle less airflow when exposed to hotter inlet air or warmer room temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size air compressor can the CPX 30 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dryer should be matched to the compressor’s actual delivered SCFM rather than horsepower. The CPX 30 is rated for 30 SCFM under Chicago Pneumatic’s stated reference conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pressure dew point does this dryer provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CPX 30 is rated for an approximately \u003cstrong\u003e39°F pressure dew point, plus or minus 2°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, under reference operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the CPX 30 a cycling or non-cycling dryer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CPX 30 configuration is a \u003cstrong\u003enon-cycling refrigerated air dryer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its refrigeration system operates continuously while the dryer is running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the maximum operating pressure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CPX 30 has a maximum working pressure of \u003cstrong\u003e232 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the maximum inlet air temperature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maximum allowable inlet air temperature is \u003cstrong\u003e131°F\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dryer capacity will begin decreasing before reaching that maximum temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the automatic drain waste compressed air?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CPX design uses a level-controlled, self-adjusting condensate drain intended to discharge collected moisture without continuously releasing compressed air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this dryer remove oil and particles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refrigerated dryer primarily removes moisture. Proper particulate and coalescing filtration should be used when the application also requires removal of solid particles, liquid oil, or oil aerosols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this dryer be installed outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CPX 30 is intended for a protected, ventilated installation within its specified ambient temperature range. It should not be exposed directly to rain, freezing conditions, or extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the dryer still handle 30 SCFM in a hot compressor room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. The 30 SCFM rating is based on 95°F inlet air and 77°F ambient temperature. Higher temperatures reduce the dryer’s usable capacity, so correction factors must be applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes a refrigerated dryer eliminate all moisture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refrigerated dryer removes most condensed moisture and typically provides a pressure dew point near 39°F. 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