Wabco 8942600452 Heater

Description

The Wabco 8942600452 is a heater component designed for use within air dryer systems in air brake applications. This heater maintains optimal operating temperatures, ensuring consistent performance and preventing moisture-related issues within the air brake system. Its OE specification guarantees compatibility and reliability. This unit measures 78 x 65 x 98 mm and operates on 24 V with a power of 100. It features a bayonet plug (Schlemmer) 3-pin electrical connection, a cut-in temperature of 7°C, and a cut-out temperature of 29.5°C.

Key Features & Benefits

This thing basically cleans and dries the compressed air that goes to your air brakes. Air comes in from the engine – driven compressor, and it's full of moisture, oil mist, and all sorts of gunk. The dryer removes that. It heats the air—that’s where the “heater” part comes in—which helps to condense the moisture out, then there's a filter to catch the oil and debris. It’s a multi – step process, but that's the gist of it. It also has a check valve and a modulating valve to control the airflow and pressure. It’s a critical component in your air brake system. Think of it as the first line of defense. It sits right after the air compressor and before the air tanks, so everything that needs clean, dry air—your brakes, suspension, anything air – powered—relies on it. It's totally integrated with the whole system, and many modern dryers also incorporate an air governor which regulates system pressure.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, moisture and oil in the air lines can cause a lot of problems. Corrosion is a big one, it can eat away at your air lines and valves. Even worse, moisture can freeze in the lines during cold weather, blocking airflow to your brakes. It acts like a shield, protecting everything downstream. You’ll notice if it starts to fail because your air brakes might take longer to apply, you'll get more water dumping from the tanks, or you might even have complete brake failure. It’s a safety item, plain and simple. You can find these at places like Fixparts Online, but getting a quality one is important. Don't skimp on something that keeps you safe out on the road.

Warranty Information

Wabco Heater (MPN 8942600452) comes with a 1-year warranty.