{"product_id":"champion-cfl-series-grade-a-mechanical-water-separator","title":"Champion CFL Series Inline Moisture Separator – Grade A Mechanical Water Separator (20–780 SCFM)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChampion CFL Series Grade A\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003emechanical (centrifugal) moisture separator\u003c\/strong\u003e available in ten flow rates from \u003cstrong\u003e20 to 780 SCFM\u003c\/strong\u003e. It uses a high-velocity swirl chamber rather than a filter media to fling bulk liquid water, condensate slugs, and coarse pipe scale out of the air stream, then drains them away automatically. Rated to \u003cstrong\u003e300 PSIG\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Grade A is the very first stage of a properly designed compressed-air treatment train and the cheapest insurance you can buy for the dryer and filters behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect your flow rate and connection size from the dropdown above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Mechanical Separator Comes First\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compressor aftercooler knocks the air temperature down fast, and most of the water vapor the compressor swallowed condenses right there into liquid. That liquid arrives downstream as slugs and mist. Sending it straight into a coalescing filter floods the element, collapses filter life to a matter of weeks, and drives pressure drop through the roof. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/air-filters\"\u003emechanical separator\u003c\/a\u003e strips that bulk liquid out with almost no pressure loss and no consumable media, so the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/coalescing-air-filters\"\u003ecoalescing filters\u003c\/a\u003e behind it only have to deal with aerosols and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated dryer\u003c\/a\u003e only has to deal with vapor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSeparation Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk Liquid Removal\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 99% of free liquid water and oil carried in the air stream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e — Centrifugal swirl separation, no filter media to load up or replace on a schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure Drop\u003c\/strong\u003e — Very low and, unlike a media filter, essentially constant over the life of the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Selection Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel (CCN)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated Flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (H x W)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShip Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL20A11AYTW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8\" NPTF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCF20AE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL35A13AYTW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" NPTF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 x 4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCF35AE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL60A13AYTW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" NPTF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 x 4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCF60AE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL100A17AYTW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" NPTF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 x 5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCF100AE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL170A17AYTW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" NPTF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 x 5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.9 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCF170AE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL250A21YTW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2\" NPTF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 x 6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.2 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCF250AE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL375A21YTW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e375 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2\" NPTF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 x 6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.3 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCF375AE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL485A23YTW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e485 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" NPTF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 x 8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCF485AE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL625A25YTW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e625 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-1\/2\" NPTF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 x 8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCF625AE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL780A25YTW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e780 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-1\/2\" NPTF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 x 8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCF780AE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eModels 20 through 170 ship with an internal automatic float drain. Models 250 through 780 ship with a manual drain as standard; an internal automatic drain or an electronic demand drain can be substituted at order entry. Connection sizes other than those listed, including BSP threads, are available on the same housings. Call us and we will configure the part number for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentrifugal Separation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Removes up to 99% of bulk liquid with no media to blind off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 to 780 SCFM Rated Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ten sizes covering a 5 HP shop compressor through large plant air headers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300 PSIG Maximum Working Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250 PSIG when supplied with the internal automatic drain or liquid level indicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150°F Maximum Inlet Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e — Handles hot discharge air directly off the aftercooler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Cast Aluminum Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Corrosion resistant, factory pressure tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Float Drain\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standard on models 20 through 170, optional on the larger sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular Body\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bolts directly to other CFL housings with a connector kit, so a separator plus filter stack takes almost no extra pipe length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChampion Pneumatic Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e — Backed by over a century of compressed-air engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShared Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA — Mechanical (Centrifugal) Separator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Flow Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 – 780 SCFM @ 100 PSIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Working Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 PSIG with manual drain, 250 PSIG with automatic drain or liquid level indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Inlet Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150°F (66°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulk Liquid Removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 99%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic float drain (models 20-170), manual drain (models 250-780)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel separator element, field replaceable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast aluminum, epoxy painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF.O.B. Ocala, FL 34474\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall a Grade A immediately downstream of the aftercooler or wet receiver on any system that makes visible water: reciprocating compressors in humid climates, rotary screw packages without an integral separator, outdoor or unheated compressor rooms, plants with long uninsulated header runs, and any system where the coalescing filters are loading up far faster than they should. It is also the standard pre-treatment ahead of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/desiccant-air-dryers\"\u003edesiccant dryer\u003c\/a\u003e, where liquid water carryover will destroy a desiccant bed outright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild Your Filtration Train\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a complete compressed-air treatment system, install in this order: (1) \u003cstrong\u003eCFL Grade A mechanical separator\u003c\/strong\u003e to knock out bulk liquid; (2) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-cfl-series-grade-c-particulate-inline-filter\"\u003eCFL Grade C particulate filter\u003c\/a\u003e to remove solids; (3) refrigerated or desiccant \u003cstrong\u003edryer\u003c\/strong\u003e to remove water vapor; (4) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-cfl-series-grade-e-coalescing-inline-filter\"\u003eCFL Grade E coalescing filter\u003c\/a\u003e for instrument-quality air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eElement Replacement and Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Grade A separator element is a stainless steel swirl element rather than a consumable media cartridge, so it does not need an annual change the way a coalescing element does. Inspect it at each scheduled shutdown, clean it if it has collected scale, and replace it if it is damaged or corroded. The part you need is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/air-filter-elements\"\u003eCF-series element\u003c\/a\u003e matching your housing size, listed in the chart above. What does need attention is the drain: verify it is discharging and not stuck open, because a stuck drain either floods the housing or bleeds compressed air continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Air Compressor Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir Compressor Store is an authorized Champion Pneumatic distributor. Every CFL Series separator ships with the full factory warranty, lifetime application support, and access to our compressed-air engineers for sizing and system design. Need a configuration that is not in the dropdown, such as BSP threads, an electronic demand drain, or a liquid level indicator? Call us and we will build the part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a Grade A separator and a Grade C filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Grade A uses centrifugal force to throw bulk liquid out of the air stream. A Grade C uses a media element to trap solid particles down to 1 micron. They do different jobs and in a well-designed system you use both, with the separator first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I still need a dryer if I install a separator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. A separator removes liquid water that has already condensed. It cannot remove water vapor, which will condense later as the air cools in the piping. A separator protects the dryer; it does not replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I size one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize to the actual SCFM flowing through that point in the system, not to compressor horsepower. Undersizing a separator hurts twice, because separation efficiency falls off at high velocity and pressure drop climbs. When in doubt, size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I mount this to other CFL filters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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