WEST MIDLANDS COMPRESSORS
Compressed Air Condensate Management
Reliable drainage and treatment for compressor condensate. WMC supplies and installs automatic drains, oil-water separators and complete collection systems.
- Equipment advice
- Installation & commissioning
- Ongoing support
Poor Drainage Causes System Problems
Manual drains, blocked drains or incorrectly installed drain lines can allow water to accumulate in the compressed air system.
- Water carryover into pipework
- Corrosion and contamination
- Drain valves left open wasting compressed air
- Blocked or failed automatic drains
- Condensate discharged without suitable treatment
Condensate Management Solutions
Zero-Loss Drains
Discharge collected condensate without intentionally venting compressed air during normal operation.
Timed / Automatic Drains
Suitable in some applications when correctly set and maintained.
Oil/Water Separators
Treat oily compressor condensate so the water phase can be managed appropriately in line with applicable requirements.
Condensate Collection Pipework
Correctly routed drain lines from receivers, dryers and filters to the treatment point.
Correct Installation Matters
Drain systems rely on gravity, pressure and correct routing. Poorly positioned drains or badly routed small-bore tubing can prevent condensate from reaching the drain correctly.
- Install drains at actual low points
- Avoid routing that traps liquid
- Use suitable pipe or tube size
- Provide isolation and service access
- Check drain operation during routine maintenance
Put Your Condensate System in Order
We review collection, drainage and treatment together, from each condensate point through to the separator.
- Survey existing condensate points
- Identify failed or inefficient drains
- Select suitable zero-loss or automatic drains
- Install oil/water separation where required
- Correct drain pipework routing
- Include drains and separators in planned maintenance
Complete Your Compressed Air System
See the BEKO QWIK-PURE oil-water separator range for a specialist condensate-treatment option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there water in my compressed air receiver?
Compressing and cooling air causes moisture to condense. The receiver needs a correctly functioning drain and the downstream system may also require drying.
What is a zero-loss drain?
It is an automatic condensate drain designed to discharge liquid without intentionally wasting compressed air during normal operation.
Why does my automatic drain keep failing?
Possible causes include contamination, blocked lines, poor installation, incorrect sizing or lack of maintenance.
What does an oil/water separator do?
It separates oil contamination from compressor condensate so the water phase can be managed more appropriately.
Can WMC upgrade an existing condensate system?
Yes. We can replace drains, correct pipework routing and install or upgrade oil/water separation.
Sort Out Your Condensate System
Send us details or photographs of your receiver, dryer, filters and existing drains.
Based in Worcester, supporting businesses across the Midlands.
Equipment specification, installation scope and applicable warranty terms will be confirmed in your quotation.
Head Office
Unit 3b Church Farm, Cornmeadow Lane, Claines, Worcester, WR3 7RL
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0800 002 5131
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