Triceptor

Disposable Breathers

Global Filtration Technology

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Breathers
Triceptor Series

The introduction of the new Triceptor series of reservoir

breathers continues Parker’s belief in total system care.
TriCeptor breathers when used in conjunction with our
complete line of pressure, return and off-line filters
provide the ultimate in contamination prevention.

TriCeptor breathers are a simple yet effective design

that takes a complete approach to reservoir care.
TriCeptor breathers eliminate airborne particulate,
water (humidity and condensation) as well as oil vapors
and associated odors. Not only do TriCeptor breathers
take care of the system, they also provide a cleaner,
safer work environment.

The benefits of clean dry air are beneficial for most

systems and crucial to many. Some of the applications
commonly seen are:

■ Lube system reservoirs

■ Power unit reservoirs
■ Oil storage
■ Aircraft ground support equipment
■ Enclosures (electric)
■ Mobile equipment
■ Gear boxes
■ Marine
■ Fuel storage

When you specify Parker filters, you specify more than

just the product, you demand a company committed
to total system solutions. Parker is committed to
The TriCeptor breathers utilize a unique multi step providing these solutions through excellence in design
process to efficiently purify air for use in a system. and manufacturing.
A large volume of silica gel adsorbs water as it
passes through the unit. This hygroscopic
agent provides the highest removal volume
possible and indicates its condition through
a color change. Activated carbon is highly
effective at removal of exhaust vapors,
created in the system, before they enter the
work environment. Finally, two highly
efficient filter pads remove particulate
from incoming air and are regenerated as
air exhausts.

Parker Hannifin Corporation

Hydraulic Filter Division
154 Metamora, OH
 Breathers
Triceptor Series

Foam Pads Silica Gel Desiccant

Isolates the removal Has the highest removal
materials from contact capability by volume of
with heavy reservoir any adsorption method.
mist and securely Indicates condition by
holds materials changing color.
in place.
Activated Carbon
Filter Pads Removes oil vapors
Specially designed and associated odors.
filter pads remove The mixture percentage
solid particulate on is designed to provide
upstream side and a life consistent with
then regenerate by the silica gel.
releasing those
particles when air flow Foam pad
reverses direction. Insures filter pad is
Lower pad removes properly positioned
airborne contamina- and protects it
tion and second pad from external damage.
protects against any
migration of desiccant Molded Housing
and activated carbon. Durable shock absorbing
casing provides reliable
Air Intakes service and simple press
A total of eight air in mounting.
intakes may be
exposed to allow air
to freely flow in and
out of the TriCeptor.

Features Advantages Benefits

• Specially designed particulate filter • Removes particulate from incoming • Increases element life and
air and back flushes with outgoing air reduces costs

• Activated carbon • Removes odors from exhaust air • Provides safer work environment

• Hygroscopic agent • Removes water vapor from air • Dry air enters reservoir and exhausts
into environment

• Peel strip air intakes • Keeps unit inactive until use • Eliminates waste, maximizes life.
• Opens air intakes easily • Saves time, reduces costs

• Several mounting adapters • Adapts to almost any reservoir • Simple installation

• Multiple lengths available • Utilize maximum capacity when • Reduce maintenance intervals
space permits

Parker Hannifin Corporation

Hydraulic Filter Division
155 Metamora, OH
Breathers
Triceptor Series

Specifications
Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP): 5 PSI (.34 bar)
Operating Temperature: -20°F (-29°C) to 250°F (121°C)
Compatibility: Petroleum based fluids, phosphate esters, jet fuel, consult factory for other fluids.
Particle Removal Efficiency: 98.7% (beta 75) @ 3 micron
99.5% (beta 200) @ 4 micron
99.9% (beta 1000) @ 5.3 micron
Materials: Casing – Clarified copolymer polypropylene
Cap – Copolymer polypropylene

P/N 934330 P/N 934331 P/N 934332

Shipping (overall) Weight 1.25 lbs. (.57 kg) 1.75 lbs. (.79 kg) 2.25 lbs. (1.02 kg)
Adsorption Capacity .27 lbs. (.12 kg) .44 lbs. (.20 kg) .60 lbs. (.27kg)
Silica Gel Volume 24.217 in3 (396.9 ml) 38.747 in3 (635.1 ml) 53.277 in3 (873.2 ml)
Carbon Volume 4.844 in3 (79.3 ml) 9.687 in3 (158.7 ml) 14.53 in3 (238.1 ml)
Total Filtration Surface area 11.0 sq. in. (71.0cm2) 11.0 sq. in. (71.0cm2) 11.0 sq. in. (71.0cm2)

3.5 .241 3.5 .241

3.0 .207 3.0 .207

2.5 .172 2.5 .172

Air Flow Performance
The curve to the left shows the
2.0 .138 2.0 .138
air flow performance of the three
PSID

PSID
BAR

BAR

TriCeptor breathers. To insure the

1.5 .103 1.5 .103
longest life possible, the initial
clean pressure drop should not
1.0 .068 1.0 .068
exceed 1.5 psid (.103 bar).
.5 .034 .5 .034

0 0
0 4 8 12 16 20 0 30 60 90 120 150

SCFM GPM (fluid exchange rate)

0 1.88 3.78 5.66 7.55 9.44

Liters/Second

P/N 934330 P/N 934331 P/N 934332

Parker Hannifin Corporation

Hydraulic Filter Division
156 Metamora, OH
 Breathers
Triceptor Series

Installation
TriCeptor breathers are designed for
simple installation on most equipment
regardless of mounting connection. 101.6
Since TriCeptor breathers are 4.0
disposable, the
simple press fit
design allows for
quick and easy
maintenance.
Several mounting
adapters (shown
below) are
available to
provide the 119.4
desired mounting. 4.7
The installation/ 170.2
replacement 6.7
process consists 221.0
of four easy steps; 8.7

1. Remove from protective plastic wrap.

2. Remove 1" blue cap from standpipe. Linear Measure: millimeter
inch
3. Remove foil label to expose the neces-
sary amount of air intake holes.
4. Press TriCeptor into mounting adapter.

Servicing the TriCeptor breather is also 41.66

very easy. When the silica gel changes 1.64
color from blue to a pink, the breather
is no longer active and needs to be
33.53
replaced. Simply remove the unit 1.32
and discard properly.
98.55
3.88

Mounting Adapters

P/N 934365 P/N 934366 P/N 934367

Triceptor Triceptor
Breather Breather

Threaded Triceptor
Flange
Adapter Breather
Adapter
(1" NPT)
Field
Adapter Mounting
Flange

Parker Hannifin Corporation

Hydraulic Filter Division
157 Metamora, OH