Condensate Management
Reduce oil concentrations in compressor condensate - KOWS Series Oil-Water Separator Units
Compressed air systems are a critical industrial utility—but they also generate condensate as a byproduct of lubrication and heat dissipation within the compressor. This condensate contains a mixture of oil and water and is classified as hazardous industrial waste. Even a single liter of oil can contaminate up to one million liters of water, creating significant environmental and regulatory risk.
To address these challenges, oil-water separation is not optional—it is a legal requirement in many regions. The KELTEC KOWS Series Oil-Water Separator Units provide a dependable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible solution. Designed in accordance with ISO 14000 standards, KOWS units reduce oil content in compressor condensate from typical levels of 300–500 ppm to below 10 ppm, allowing facilities to discharge wastewater safely, legally, and with confidence.
| Item# | Description |
|---|---|
| KOWS60 | 60 CFM ^ OIL/WATER SEPARATOR |
| KOWS250 | 250 CFM ^ OIL/WATER SEPARATOR |
| KOWS400 | 400 CFM ^ OIL/WATER SEPARATOR |
| KOWS800 | 800 CFM ^ OIL/WATER SEPARATOR |
| KOWS1200 | 1200 CFM ^ OIL/WATER SEPARATOR |
| KOWS1600 | 1600 CFM ^ OIL/WATER SEPARATOR |
| KOWS2000 | 2000 CFM ^ OIL/WATER SEPARATOR |
Top Features & Benefits
- Regulatory Compliance – Reduces oil content to <10 ppm, meeting strict wastewater discharge regulations and ISO 14000 environmental standards.
- Environmental Protection – Prevents oil contamination of water systems, addressing a critical environmental and legal risk associated with compressor condensate.
- High Separation Efficiency – Multi-stage filtration (bulk separation, Mikro-Sep, Mikro-X-Tex, and Mikro-Carb) ensures consistent oil removal from heavily contaminated condensate.
- Low Carbon & Eco-Friendly Design – Designed with a low carbon footprint and environmentally responsible oil collection and disposal methods.
- Wide Oil Compatibility – Compatible with mineral and synthetic oils, making it suitable for a broad range of compressor applications.
- Cost-Effective Compliance Solution – Avoids fines, regulatory violations, and costly environmental incidents while delivering reliable long-term performance.
Drain Options
Zero-Loss Electronic Drains (SDV-ZERO)
KELTEC Zero-Loss Drains feature a level-sending drain switch that safely removes harmful condensate from receiver tanks, compressors, dryers and drip legs without the loss of any compressed air.
Available in (4) different models with flow rates from 175scfm to 1,750scfm.
Solenoid Electronic Drain Valves (SDV-V-AN)
Automatic Drain Valves reliably discharge fluid from your compressed air system, available in 1/4” and 1/2” for 115V or 1/2” connection for 220V.
The control panel features LED lights that display the device’s operational status and alert users to maintenance requirements. Additionally, the test button enables users to manually drain the condensate, eliminating any blockages in the drain.
Auto / Manual Drain (CAH-ADMD)
KELTEC Auto/manual drains come standard with every CAH Filter Housing.
Zero-Loss Mechanical Float Drain (CAH-ED-NPT-ASSY)
Designed to remove liquid condensation from collection points in a compressed air system, the heavy-duty external drain can be easily attached to the CAH-BHF050F Bulkhead Fitting and Housing.
Ball Valve and Valve Strainer
KELTEC provides high-quality brass Filter Ball Valves. Our Filter Ball Valves feature internal filter screens to catch contaminants that could potentially damage downstream equipment.
CAH-SV038MM (Strainer)
- Inlet: 1/2” NPT
- Outlet: 3/8” NPT
CAH-SV025MM (Strainer Valve)
- Inlet: 7/8” - 14UNF
- Outlet: 1/4” NPT
Oil/Water Separator Replacement Service Kits (145)
KELTEC Technolab provides replacement elements of nearly all competitive oil/water separator models. Kits and replacement bags are easily changed out and installed.
Our wide range of service kits are produced with a combination of polypropylene, activated carbon & various filtration materials to ensure an efficient purification process in compliance with environmental regulations.
Keltec has replacement parts for the world's top brands
Over 33,000 original equipment matches for top compressor brands such as:
- Atlas Copco
- KAESER
- Ingersol-Rand
- & hundreds more!
Inventory
Warehouses across the USA are fully stocked with thousands of air compressor parts and accessories for all major compressor brands. Keltec inventory keeps machines across the world going.
Support
At Keltec, we pride ourselves on quality customer service as our top priority. Experienced customer service & engineering staff are available to ensure your relationship with Keltec is a great one.
Popular Keltec Condensate Management
SDV-115V-25AN
115V, 1/4" , 6ft cord
SDV-220V-50AN
220V, 1/2", Hardwire
SDV-115V-50AN
115V 1/2" 6ft cord
145-9284
CARBON BAG, OIL/WTR SEP
145-9281
CARBON BAG, OIL/WTR SEP
145-FBT0900
, CONDENSATE SEPARATOR
145-9203
KIT, CONDENSATE SEPARATOR
145-9057
KIT, CONDENSATE SEPARATOR
145-9052
CONDENSATE SEPARATOR KIT **see notes
145-CPF003
ConDePhase Plus FILTER
145-FBT0450
, CONDENSATE SEPARATOR
145-CE7P
KIT, CONDENSATE SEPARATOR
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