When the air we breathe is compressed, the contaminates it carries become concentrated, thus producing air that is too wet and too dirty for equipment and processes.

Even at 15% relative humidity, water vapor in ambient air condenses as air is compressed and cooled. The resulting water droplets enter the air stream and travel throughout the compressed air system corroding valves, pipe lines and pneumatic tools and affecting pneumatic tool and machine performance.

In addition, all air is loaded with millions of dirt particles. Air in industrial environments is likely to contain further contamination due to the manufacturing processes. As compressors wear, they too introduce metal, carbon and other wear particles into the air stream, further raising the particle content. Lubricated compressors add oil aerosols and vapor to the air stream. All of these contaminates can erode components and clog instrumentation and orifices: cause valves to stick: create leaks and cause sluggish operation of air tools, motors and cylinders thus reducing efficiency. Air treatment to rid the air stream of water, particulate matter and oils is essential to an efficient, well-engineered compressed air system. The result is reduced equipment maintenance, reduced product defects and reduced downtime. The cost of treating compressed air is far less than the cost of repairing the damage caused by untreated air.

Why ZEKS air treatment products?

Zeks Air Drier Corporation has been a leading manufacturer of compressed air treatment products for over 40 years and has built a reputation for innovative engineering excellence, quality manufacturing and dedication to customer service. Just two examples of Zek's leadership in product development are the HeatSink™ cycling refrigerated dryer and the heavy duty, self cleaning, Mist Eliminator filter. This same innovative spirit goes into every Zeks product.

The company's commitment to quality is demonstrated by the fact that every level of management and every departmental function is actively involved in product design, development and production. This, along with a true corporate family attitude among employees and their commitment to "old fashioned" values, results in the best possible products to provide solutions to customer problems.

To maintain a constant flow of information between customers and the company, Zeks offers an industry first, its exclusive InstantAccess™ program utilizing 21st century technology including:

• Direct customer access to management, sales and engineering personnel via personal pagers, voice mail and mobil telecommunications.
• An interactive web site (www.zeks.com) which makes information on Zeks and its product lines accessible day or night.
• E-mail connection to all Zeks regional and selected home office personnel.
• Zeks FastFacts™ (800-838-2323) which provides access to Zeks product literature and technical manuals, anytime.
• ZeksPro™ software used by distributors to size, select and quote compressed air treatment products, available in a limited version to end users for budgeting and product evaluation.