Wabco 4324102210 Single Chamber

Description

The Wabco 4324102210 Single Chamber is a critical component of air brake systems, functioning as an air dryer to remove moisture and contaminants from the compressed air supply. This unit is essential for maintaining the performance and longevity of the braking system in commercial vehicles. The single chamber features a desiccant cartridge for effective moisture absorption, operates with a cut-out pressure of 8.1 bar, and a maximum operating pressure of 13.0 bar. Its dimensions are 167 x 233 x 282 mm. This device adheres to OE specifications, ensuring reliable performance and contributing to enhanced braking efficiency and system durability.

Key Features & Benefits

This thing’s job is pretty straightforward: it cleans the compressed air that goes into your air brake system. Think of it like a filter, but for moisture. Compressed air naturally picks up water vapor from the atmosphere, and this device removes that water, oil, and other contaminants. It does this through a combination of cooling the air, then using a desiccant – a material that basically soaks up the moisture – and finally venting that collected water out. A single chamber design just means all that happens within one main housing unit. It sits in the air line, usually somewhere between your air compressor and your air tanks. All the air the compressor pumps out goes through the dryer before getting stored. It’s a critical part of the entire air brake system. Without it, the air gets loaded with moisture, and that can cause a lot of issues.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Moisture in your air brakes is a big no – no. It can freeze up in the winter, blocking air lines and potentially causing brake failure. Even if it doesn't freeze, it leads to corrosion inside the system – damaging valves, air tanks, and other components. That corrosion creates scale buildup, and things start failing prematurely. You’ll notice if yours is going bad because you might get a moisture dump – basically water shooting out of the dryer’s purge valve – or you might see a drop in air pressure. It’s one of those things that's inexpensive to replace compared to the cost of fixing a whole corroded brake system, or worse, dealing with brake failure. You can find these pretty easily, actually. Fixparts Online carries a good selection of them, if you're looking. It's a part you don’t want to put off replacing when it's time.

Warranty Information

Wabco Single Chamber (MPN 4324102210) comes with a 1-year warranty.