{"product_id":"champion-cfl-series-grade-d-dry-particulate-afterfilter","title":"Champion CFL Series Inline Air Filter – Grade D Dry Particulate Desiccant Afterfilter (20–780 SCFM)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChampion CFL Series Grade D\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003edry particulate afterfilter\u003c\/strong\u003e built specifically for the outlet of a desiccant dryer, available in ten flow rates from \u003cstrong\u003e20 to 780 SCFM\u003c\/strong\u003e. It captures desiccant fines down to \u003cstrong\u003e1 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e before they get into the plant header. Unlike the coalescing grades, the Grade D element flows \u003cstrong\u003eoutside to inside\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the correct direction for catching dry dust rather than draining liquid, and it is the reason a Grade D lasts in this service where a general purpose filter plugs.\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 Desiccant Dryer Needs an Afterfilter\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery desiccant bed abrades. Activated alumina and molecular sieve beads grind against each other on every pressurization and depressurization cycle of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/desiccant-air-dryers\"\u003eheatless or heated regenerative dryer\u003c\/a\u003e, and the resulting dust leaves with the air. That dust is hard, abrasive, and small enough to pass straight through a coarse filter. Downstream it scores valve seats, packs into orifices and nozzles, contaminates product in food and pharmaceutical lines, and shows up as grit in finished paint. An afterfilter at the dryer outlet is not optional equipment on a desiccant system; it is part of the dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticle Removal\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1 micron, sized for desiccant fines and dry pipe scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e — Outside to inside, so dust loads on the outer surface where the media has the most area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Service\u003c\/strong\u003e — No drain needed; the air leaving a desiccant dryer is already at a very low dew point.\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\u003eCFL20D11PYTW\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\u003eCF20DE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL35D13PYTW\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\u003eCF35DE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL60D13PYTW\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\u003eCF60DE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL100D17GYTW\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\u003eCF100DE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL170D17GYTW\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\u003eCF170DE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL250D21GYTW\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\u003eCF250DE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL375D21GYTW\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\u003eCF375DE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL485D23GYTW\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\u003eCF485DE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL625D25GYTW\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\u003eCF625DE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCFL780D25GYTW\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\u003eCF780DE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eModels 20 through 60 ship with a differential pressure slide indicator; models 100 through 780 ship with a differential pressure gauge. Because this is dry service, no drain is fitted as standard. Alternate connection sizes, BSP threads, and a slide in place of the gauge are available. Call us and we will configure the part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Micron Dry Particulate Removal\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stops desiccant dust at the dryer outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutside-to-Inside Flow Path\u003c\/strong\u003e — Purpose-built for dust loading, not liquid drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 to 780 SCFM Rated Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e — Matched to the full Champion desiccant dryer range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300 PSIG Maximum Working Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ample margin on any standard plant air system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150°F Maximum Inlet Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e — Handles the warm outlet air of a heated or blower purge dryer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferential Pressure Indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slide or gauge, so you change the element on data rather than on a calendar.\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\u003eModular Body\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bolts to other CFL housings with a connector kit for a compact stack.\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\u003eD — Dry Particulate Afterfilter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParticle Removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow Direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutside to inside\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\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\u003eDrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone required, dry service\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 D at the outlet of any regenerative desiccant dryer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-cdt-series-heatless-desiccant-air-dryer\"\u003eCDT heatless\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-xchl-series-heatless-desiccant-air-dryer\"\u003eXCHL heatless\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-xchp-series-heated-purge-desiccant-air-dryer\"\u003eXCHP heated purge\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-xchba-series-heated-blower-purge-desiccant-air-dryer\"\u003eXCHBA blower purge\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-xcmla-series-modular-desiccant-air-dryer\"\u003eXCMLA modular\u003c\/a\u003e. It is standard practice on instrument air systems, blow molding, laser cutting assist gas, powder coating, pharmaceutical and food packaging, and any process where dry, dust-free air is a specification rather than a preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild Your Filtration Train\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA properly built desiccant installation reads: (1) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-cfl-series-grade-a-mechanical-water-separator\"\u003eGrade A separator\u003c\/a\u003e to remove bulk liquid; (2) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-cfl-series-grade-e-coalescing-inline-filter\"\u003eGrade E coalescing prefilter\u003c\/a\u003e to protect the desiccant bed from oil; (3) \u003cstrong\u003edesiccant dryer\u003c\/strong\u003e; (4) \u003cstrong\u003eGrade D afterfilter\u003c\/strong\u003e to catch desiccant fines on the way out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eElement Replacement and Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace the element annually, or whenever the differential pressure indicator shows a 5 PSID rise, whichever comes first. A new dryer or a dryer that has just had its desiccant recharged will shed more dust than usual for the first few weeks, so check the indicator more often during that period. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-cfl-series-grade-d-replacement-filter-element\"\u003eGenuine Champion CF-series Grade D elements\u003c\/a\u003e are listed in the chart above.\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 filter ships with the full factory warranty, lifetime application support, and access to our compressed-air engineers for sizing and system design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a Grade C instead of a Grade D after my desiccant dryer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will filter, but not as well in this service. The Grade D element is built for outside-to-inside dry dust loading; a Grade C is built for the opposite flow direction and will load its inner surface and blind off sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Grade D need a drain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Air leaving a desiccant dryer is at a very low dew point, so nothing condenses in the housing. That is why the standard Grade D configuration has no drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere exactly does it go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmediately downstream of the dryer outlet, before the air reaches the plant header, so the fines never get into the distribution piping in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I size it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch it to the dryer, or to the actual SCFM at that point. Sizing up lowers pressure drop and extends element life, which matters because pressure drop on a desiccant system is already a real energy cost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champion","offers":[{"title":"20 SCFM — 3\/8\" NPTF","offer_id":54781542105363,"sku":"CFL20D11PYTW","price":234.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35 SCFM — 1\/2\" NPTF","offer_id":54781542138131,"sku":"CFL35D13PYTW","price":259.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 SCFM — 1\/2\" NPTF","offer_id":54781542170899,"sku":"CFL60D13PYTW","price":372.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 SCFM — 1\" NPTF","offer_id":54781542203667,"sku":"CFL100D17GYTW","price":461.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"170 SCFM — 1\" NPTF","offer_id":54781542236435,"sku":"CFL170D17GYTW","price":696.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 SCFM — 1-1\/2\" NPTF","offer_id":54781542269203,"sku":"CFL250D21GYTW","price":923.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"375 SCFM — 1-1\/2\" NPTF","offer_id":54781542301971,"sku":"CFL375D21GYTW","price":1215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"485 SCFM — 2\" NPTF","offer_id":54781542334739,"sku":"CFL485D23GYTW","price":1547.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"625 SCFM — 2-1\/2\" NPTF","offer_id":54781542367507,"sku":"CFL625D25GYTW","price":1830.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"780 SCFM — 2-1\/2\" NPTF","offer_id":54781542400275,"sku":"CFL780D25GYTW","price":2097.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/CFL1.png?v=1780354005","url":"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-cfl-series-grade-d-dry-particulate-afterfilter","provider":"Warthog Air Compressor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}