{"product_id":"champion-chx-series-system-flow-controller","title":"Champion CHX Series Compressed Air System Flow Controller (75-1000 SCFM)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChampion CHX Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced compressed air system flow controller\u003c\/strong\u003e that gives your plant a single point of control over delivered air pressure. Unlike a simple regulator, which cannot pass air volume above its set point, the CHX is engineered to recognize an increase in flow demand and react to it immediately, holding a steady low system pressure while your compressor and receiver bank store air at a much higher pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e75, 200 and 1000 SCFM\u003c\/strong\u003e, in either right to left or left to right flow, with 300 PSIG maximum inlet pressure and a 0 to 160 PSIG control range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect your capacity and flow direction from the dropdowns above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Flow Controller Pays for Itself\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery compressed air system leaks. The US Department of Energy and the Compressed Air Challenge put typical plant air usage at roughly 50% operational, 30% leaks and 20% artificial demand and waste. Half of what your compressor produces never reaches a productive tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeak and waste volume scales with pressure. Drop the pressure delivered to the plant and the air escaping through every unsealed fitting, worn cylinder and open blow-off drops with it. Champion states the relationship as \u003cstrong\u003ethe 10\/7 equation: reducing plant pressure by 10 psi results in roughly a 7% reduction in energy consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChampion's Published Savings Example\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 15 HP compressor running 3,000 hours per year at $0.10 per kWh consumes about $3,300 in electricity annually. Against that baseline, Champion publishes the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePressure Reduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Consumption Reduction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnnual Savings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$462\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$924\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$1,617\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose figures are for a 15 HP machine. Scale them to a 100 HP system and a single CHX controller typically returns its purchase price within the first year. Savings are illustrative and depend on your actual leak load, duty cycle and utility rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Selection Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow Direction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnection (Female)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimension E\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHX75-RL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight to Left\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.89\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.40 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHX75-LR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft to Right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.89\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.40 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHX200-RL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight to Left\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.21\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.45 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHX200-LR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft to Right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.21\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.45 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHX1000-RL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight to Left\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.78\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.65 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCHX1000-LR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft to Right\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.78\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.65 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing Your Flow Direction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlow direction is specified from the perspective of someone standing in front of the unit looking at the gauge panel. On a \u003cstrong\u003eright to left\u003c\/strong\u003e unit, air enters on the right hand side and leaves on the left. On a \u003cstrong\u003eleft to right\u003c\/strong\u003e unit, the reverse. Walk to the spot in your compressor room where the controller will hang, face the wall, and note which side the supply header arrives from. Price is identical either way, so there is no cost penalty for ordering the correct hand, and there is no field conversion between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Valve Design\u003c\/strong\u003e - Responds immediately to changes in air demand rather than starving the plant the way a fixed regulator does above its set point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeft to Right or Right to Left Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e - Order the hand that matches your piping instead of reworking the header.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlycol Filled Dual Stainless Steel Gauges\u003c\/strong\u003e - Inlet pressure and system pressure are both readable at a glance, and the glycol fill keeps the needles steady under pulsation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTamper Proof Central Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e - One centrally located dial for quick adjustment and easy calibration, with no exposed screw for a passer-by to bump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrile Seals\u003c\/strong\u003e - High level of chemical resistance, compatible with normal compressor lubricant carryover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Powder Coated Steel Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e - The same footprint across the entire product range, so the panel cutout and mounting pattern do not change if you upsize later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPT Threaded Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e - Drops straight into new or existing steel or aluminum piping with no proprietary fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300 PSIG Maximum Inlet\u003c\/strong\u003e - Headroom to store air well above plant working pressure, which is the whole point of installing a flow controller.\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\u003eControl Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced differential pressure flow controller, analog\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Inlet Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 PSIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 160 PSIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Operating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-4 to 176 F (-20 to 80 C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2% of full span\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepeatability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+\/- 0.5% of full span\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemale NPT, size by model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder coated steel, common footprint across the range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGauges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlycol filled, dual stainless steel, inlet and system pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel Face (A x B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.11\" W x 7.28\" H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Depth (C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.57\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Bracket Depth (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.36\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimension E and Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVary by model, see the selection chart above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA CHX flow controller belongs in any plant where the compressor is set high to cover a handful of short, high demand events while the rest of the facility runs happily on far less. Typical installations include machine shops and fabrication plants running 100+ PSIG headers to satisfy one press or one blow-off station, automotive and body shops, food and beverage packaging lines, plastics and injection molding plants with large intermittent demands, textile operations, woodworking shops with dust collection blow-down, and any multi-compressor system where a controller plus storage lets a trim compressor unload instead of modulating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also the standard remedy for a plant that keeps nudging the pressure switch upward year after year to chase a pressure drop that is really a leak problem or a piping restriction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStorage Is Not Optional\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA flow controller does not create air. It releases air from storage at a controlled pressure, which means the upstream storage volume is what carries the plant through a demand spike while the compressor comes up. Installed without adequate receiver capacity, a controller will simply hold a lower pressure and then sag during the same events that were causing trouble before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe general rule for a flow control installation is \u003cstrong\u003eat least 1 to 3 gallons of dry storage per SCFM\u003c\/strong\u003e of the demand event you are trying to ride through, placed upstream of the controller, with the header pressure held above plant pressure by enough margin for the controller to work with. Size the storage to the event, not to compressor horsepower. Our compressed air engineers will run the numbers for your system at no charge before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/air-compressor-tanks\"\u003eair receiver tanks\u003c\/a\u003e to pair with your controller, and see the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/pressure-flow-controller\"\u003epressure flow controllers\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to compare options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere the CHX Goes in Your Air System\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall the CHX downstream of the compressor, the aftercooler, the dry storage receiver and the air treatment package, and upstream of the plant distribution header. The correct order is compressor, then \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/air-dryers\"\u003eair dryer\u003c\/a\u003e, then \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/air-filters\"\u003efiltration\u003c\/a\u003e, then dry storage, then the flow controller, then the plant. Putting the controller ahead of the dryer starves the dryer of the pressure it was sized for and gives up the storage benefit entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMount the unit at a height where the two gauges can be read from the floor, support the piping on both sides so the valve body carries no pipe weight, and leave the tamper proof dial accessible for the initial commissioning sweep. Set the controller only after the system is leak tested, since a fresh controller set against a leaking header will simply hide the problem you paid to fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrdering Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll CHX flow controllers are sold no cancel, no return.\u003c\/strong\u003e Champion builds these to order by flow direction, so please confirm your capacity and your flow hand before placing the order. If you are unsure, call us first and we will size and orient the unit with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Air Compressor Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir Compressor Store is an authorized Champion Pneumatic distributor. Every CHX controller ships with the full factory warranty, free sizing and storage calculations, and access to our compressed air engineers before and after the sale. We do not sell you a flow controller without first checking that your storage volume can actually support it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a flow controller and a pressure regulator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA regulator cannot deliver air volume above its set point. When demand rises, the regulator becomes a restriction and downstream pressure falls. The CHX uses a balanced valve that recognizes and reacts to the increase in flow demand, so it holds the set pressure while passing the additional volume out of upstream storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much can I actually save?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampion's rule of thumb is that every 10 psi of plant pressure reduction cuts energy consumption by about 7%. On Champion's published 15 HP example at 3,000 hours per year and $0.10 per kWh, a 20 psi reduction saves $462 a year and a 70 psi reduction saves $1,617. Your result depends on how much artificial demand and leakage your system carries today, which is exactly what a compressed air audit measures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich capacity do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize the controller on the peak SCFM that will pass through it, not on compressor nameplate horsepower and not on average demand. The 75, 200 and 1000 SCFM ratings are maximum flow. If your peak sits close to a model boundary, go up a size, since a controller run at its limit adds pressure drop rather than saving energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need extra air storage to install one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in almost every case. The controller works by releasing stored air at a controlled pressure, so there has to be meaningful dry storage upstream. Plan on 1 to 3 gallons per SCFM of the demand event you want to ride through. Call us and we will size it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I change the flow direction in the field?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Right to left and left to right are built as separate part numbers and cannot be converted after the fact. Confirm the hand before ordering, especially since these units are no cancel, no return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it work with a variable speed compressor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and the two are complementary. A VSD compressor trims production to demand, while the controller and its storage stabilize the pressure the plant sees and absorb short spikes the drive cannot follow. Together they usually let you drop the target pressure further than either would on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat maintenance does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery little. There is no electrical connection, no timer and no consumable element. Keep clean, dry air going into it by maintaining the dryer and filters upstream, check the two gauges periodically against a known reference, and verify the set point after any major change to the plant header.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a pressure gauge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes with two. Glycol filled dual stainless steel gauges read inlet pressure and system pressure right on the face of the panel, so you can see the differential the controller is working across without adding instrumentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champion","offers":[{"title":"75 SCFM (1\/2\" NPT) \/ Right to Left","offer_id":67534767259923,"sku":"CHX75-RL","price":576.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75 SCFM (1\/2\" NPT) \/ Left to Right","offer_id":67534767292691,"sku":"CHX75-LR","price":576.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 SCFM (1\" NPT) \/ Right to Left","offer_id":67534767325459,"sku":"CHX200-RL","price":792.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 SCFM (1\" NPT) \/ Left to Right","offer_id":67534767358227,"sku":"CHX200-LR","price":792.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 SCFM (2\" NPT) \/ Right to Left","offer_id":67534767390995,"sku":"CHX1000-RL","price":1745.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 SCFM (2\" NPT) \/ Left to Right","offer_id":67534767423763,"sku":"CHX1000-LR","price":1745.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/champion-chx-series-flow-controller.png?v=1790595143","url":"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-chx-series-system-flow-controller","provider":"Warthog Air Compressor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}