ISO 8573 Compressed Air Quality Classes Explained

ISO 8573 defines purity classes for compressed air, giving buyers a common language to specify particles, water and oil.

Three Contaminant Groups

The standard classifies particles, water and oil separately, so a spec such as 1.2.1 states one class for each group.

Reading the Classes

Lower numbers mean higher purity, with class 1 representing the strictest commonly used limits for particles, dew point and oil.

Choosing Your Class

Match the class to the application, from general plant air up to food, pharmaceutical and instrumentation requirements.

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