Chicago Pneumatic CPX Non-Cycling Refrigerated Air Dryer

Chicago Pneumatic CPX Non-Cycling Refrigerated Air Dryer

The CPX series gives you clean, dry compressed air without drama. It removes moisture to prevent corrosion, instrument failures, and finish defects—while keeping pressure dew point (PDP) stable and pressure drop low. Warm inlet air is pre-cooled, then passed through an air/refrigerant exchanger to condense vapor; a high-efficiency separator ejects liquid, and an air-to-air reheat stage tempers discharge air to avoid downstream pipe sweat. A proven hot-gas bypass circuit stabilizes PDP for consistent results in real-world conditions. The cabinet is compact, quiet, and built for straightforward service—true to Chicago Pneumatic’s industrial DNA dating to 1901.

You get clear, at-a-glance control. The controller displays PDP status and more dryer information, plus a service reminder and remote alarm capability. It flags high/low dew point, fan probe failure, and PDP probe failure, and shows power on, fan rotation, high PDP, or low PDP (freezing risk) so you can act before problems hit production. Condensate is handled by a no-air-loss drain that ejects water—not compressed air—for better energy efficiency and silent operation, backed by a standard 1-year warranty.

Key details

• Flow capacity: 12–2966 cfm @ 100 psig (CPX-10 to CPX-3000)
• Maximum pressure: 232 psig (CPX-10–60); 188 psig (CPX-80–3000)
• Reference conditions:
  • CPX-10–180: 77°F ambient / 95°F inlet / 38°F PDP
  • CPX-225–3000: 100°F ambient / 100°F inlet / 38°F PDP
• Refrigerants: R-134a (smaller models), R-410A (mid-range), R-404A (larger)
• Electricals: 115/230/60/1 on smaller units (CPX-10–180 also 230/60/1); 460/60/3 on larger units
• Noise level: approx. 47–74 dBA
• Footprint & weight (range): about 14×20×18 in., 42 lb (CPX-10) up to 40×83×60 in., 1433 lb (CPX-3000)
• High-temperature option: CPXHT models accept up to 180°F inlet—ideal for reciprocating compressors without an aftercooler.

Bottom line: CPX dryers deliver reliable air quality, simple monitoring, and low ownership cost in one industrial-grade package. If you need a straight answer—this is the non-cycling dryer that keeps production moving and maintenance predictable, without overcomplicating your air system.