
MDH Series Desiccant
Air Dryers
0.4 to 3.2 SCFM
The MDH Series Heatless Desiccant Air Dryers are one of our smallest desiccant air dryers. It’s miniature, compact design is perfect for OEM applications and can be paired with small fractional horsepower air compressors.
- 6 Models Available to Match Your Application Requirements and Minimize Energy Loss
- Solid-State Timer with Built-In Memory Ensures Reliable Drying Cycles
- Efficient Air Drying Performance from 50 PSIG to 120 PSIG Standard
(Custom options down to 30 PSIG) - -40°F/C Standard Outlet Dew Point
(ISO 8573.1 Class 2)
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General Specifications: | ||||||
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MDH1 | MDH2 | MDH3 | MDH4 | MDH5 | MDH6 | |
INLET Flow: (SCFM @ 100 PSIG) |
0.40 | 0.80 | 1.10 | 1.60 | 2.40 | 3.20 |
PURGE Flow (SCFM @ 100 PSIG) |
0.10 | 0.20 | 0.27 | 0.40 | 0.60 | 0.80 |
OUTLET Flow (SCFM @ 100 PSIG) |
0.30 | 0.60 | 0.83 | 1.20 | 1.80 | 2.40 |
Inlet / Outlet Ports (NPT) |
1/8" | 1/4" |
Dimensions: | ||||
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Weight (lbs) |
Height (in) |
Width (in) |
Depth (in) |
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MDH1 | 1.4 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
MDH2 | 1.5 | 10.3 | ||
MDH3 | 1.6 | 8.8 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
MDH4 | 1.9 | 10.1 | ||
MDH5 | 2.2 | 9.5 | 5.0 | 3.8 |
MDH6 | 3.1 | 11.5 |

Multiplier Table (For INLET Pressures other than 100 PSIG): | ||||||||
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Maximum Inlet Flow (-40° F/C PDP) = INLET Flow (above) x INLET Flow Factor (A) @ Actual Pressure (below) Purge Flow = PURGE Flow (above) x PURGE Flow Factor (B) @ Actual Pressure (below) Rated OUTLET Flow = Calculated Maximum Inlet Flow - Calculated Purge Flow |
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Actual Pressure (PSIG) | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
INLET Flow Factor (A) | 0.32 | 0.43 | 0.56 | 0.70 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 1.09 | 1.17 |
PURGE Flow Factor (B) | 0.57 | 0.65 | 0.74 | 0.83 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 1.09 | 1.18 |
This tool will help you size the perfect MDH Series Desiccant Air Dryer for your Compressor Output and Environmental Conditions. Simply enter the data & conditions and you'll be presented with the Part Number for the MDH Series Air Dryer that will work optimally for those conditions. We will also provide Part Numbers for the Filter Kits that were created to match that MDH Series Air Dryer perfectly.
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Need A Custom Sized Air Dryer?
Contact Altec AIR for assistance selecting the right dryer for your application.
All you need is the required Inlet or Outlet Flow Rate, Operating Pressure, and the required Dew Point.
Literature: |
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Industrial Products Brochure MDH Series Specification Sheet |
Guides: |
MDH Series User's Guide |
Sales Drawings: |
MDH1 Sales Drawing MDH2 Sales Drawing MDH3 Sales Drawing MDH4 Sales Drawing MDH5 Sales Drawing MDH6 Sales Drawing |
3-D CAD Models: (right-click on File and select "Save File As" or "Save Link As") |
MDH1 3-D CAD Model MDH2 3-D CAD Model MDH3 3-D CAD Model MDH4 3-D CAD Model MDH5 3-D CAD Model MDH6 3-D CAD Model |