Still the same material:
Moleculair Sieve:
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Active Carbon:
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The MS takes the
last bit of humidity out of the
compressed air. The amount of MS needed depends on the flowrate of the compressor.
The AC takes the odours out, and requires absolutely dry air to function. Humidity will deactivate the carbon.
The way to effectively let these filter materials do their job: keep the pressure high. The PMV (pressure maintenance valve) keeps the filter housing at >140bar, even when the connected tank starts with 50bar.
No PMV? Well......filter life declines rapidly and there's a good chance your tank will turn brownish on the inside.
Edit:
those pictures were taken with artificial light from used filter materials. MS should be almost white, AC should be black. Both materials must be kept in airtight containers. Exposure to air degrades the materials.