Atlas Copco has debuted six new models of its CDR and CDR+ portable dryer ranges. These deliver clean, dry air in any tough environment and enhance Atlas Copco’s total portable air solutions, says the Swedish firm.
The line-up includes six models – three twin tower models (CDR 850, CDR 1200, CDR 1700) and three units with Cerades technology (CDR+ 980, CDR+ 1350, CDR+ 1700) – each designed to provide a consistent flow of high-quality, moisture-free compressed air in a wide range of mobile applications.
All models in the new range are housed in a robust, corrosion-resistant frame, designed to withstand extreme temperatures from -25°C to 50°C (-10°F to 122°F). The rugged build offers protection against dust, humidity, and mechanical shock; ensuring consistent uptime, even in the most challenging conditions.
“Customers working in harsh, outdoor environments need solutions that are reliable, robust, and easy to use,” says Jan Nijs, Product Marketing Manager, Portable Air Division.
“With the new CDR and CDR+ dryers, we’ve delivered exactly that – a purpose-built air treatment range that completes the mobile air chain, offering clean and dry air on the go.”
Designed with durability and simplicity in mind, the CDR and CDR+ dryers are ideal for all rental applications such as pipeline drying, offshore operations, exploration drilling, shipyard sandblasting, and construction sites. All models deliver a stable dew point of -40°C/-40°F, ensuring optimal air quality that protects downstream equipment from corrosion, freezing and contamination.
The dryers operate within a pressure range of 7 to 16 bar (100 to 232 psi) and provide a free air delivery of 24–48 m³/min (850–1700 cfm).
The CDR range of portable desiccant dryers uses a traditional activated alumina desiccant, offering dependable moisture removal in line with Atlas Copco’s reputation for quality and reliability. Thanks to its pneumatic control system, no external power is required; making the CDR a perfect match for temporary job sites, rental fleets and remote operations where electricity supply is limited or unreliable, says Atlas Copco.
Meanwhile, the premium CDR+ series provides additional benefits and features tailored for demanding outdoor applications. The CDR+ is equipped with Atlas Copco’s proprietary solid ceramic desiccant technology, Cerades. This is clamed to significantly reduce pressure drop, boost energy efficiency, and extend service intervals – resulting in lower operating costs over the dryer’s lifetime.
It comes equipped with a WSD water separator, a UD+ integrated inlet pressure filter, and purge flow control. Additionally, the CDR+ features state-of-the-art Xc2004 controller for easy monitoring.
Compact in size and easy to transport, each unit is designed with fast setup and simple operation in mind, allowing customers to deploy clean air systems quickly and efficiently without the need for technical expertise.
By launching the CDR and CDR+ range, Atlas Copco wants to reinforce its role as a one-stop partner for mobile air solutions, “offering everything from air generation to purification in one seamless package”.
“Whether our customers are renting equipment for a short-term project or managing a long-term operation in a remote region, they need equipment that performs day after day. This range is engineered for exactly that,” adds Nijs.
