Air Dryers For Truck and
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Bendix AD-9 Air Dryers
and Aftermarket Alternatives
AD-9 Air Dryers
AD-9 air dryers have a large capacity desiccant cartridge that allows for longer maintenance intervals.
- AD-9 Air Dryer Parts
- AD-9 Service Data Sheet with Installation Instructions
- How the AD-9 air dryer works
| Part Number |
Heater Voltage |
Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN109685 AD9 After- market |
12 VDC | 1/2" NPT Supply and Delivery Ports Does NOT include bracket kit or wire harness |
$149.95 |
| GN109685-24V AD9 After- market |
24 VDC | 1/2" NPT Supply and Delivery Ports Does NOT include bracket kit or wire harness |
$199.95 |
| GEN065225 AD9 After- market |
12 VDC | 1/2" NPT Supply and Delivery Ports Complete kit, includes bracket and wire harness |
$199.95 |
| GN065225-24V AD9 After- market |
24 VDC | 1/2" NPT Supply and Delivery Ports Complete kit, includes bracket and wire harness |
$249.95 |
| 065225 AD-9 Genuine Bendix |
12 VDC | 1/2" NPT Supply and Delivery Ports Complete kit, includes bracket and wire harness |
$260.94 |
We can special order any current Bendix air dryer you might need including the AD-2, AD-9, AD-SP, AD-IP, and AD-IS models.
Meritor WABCO System Saver Air Dryers
and Aftermarket Alternatives
System Saver
Air Dryers
Meritor WABCO system saver air dryers has a spin-on desiccant cartridge for easy maintenance. It is also smaller and lighter than the AD-9 air dryer.
Air Dryer Parts
We can supply parts for many popular air dryer models, so you can maintain your existing dryer.
| Part Number |
Heater Voltage |
Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENR955205 1200 After- market |
12 VDC | Looking to save some money? Choose this aftermarket alternative to the Meritor WABCO air dryer. Has system regeneration valve |
$199.85 |
| R955205 1200 Genuine WABCO |
12 VDC | Has system regeneration valve |
$288.75 |
| R955206 1200 Genuine WABCO |
24 VDC | Has system regeneration valve |
$342.11 |
| R955210 1200U Genuine WABCO |
12 VDC | Special application for unloaded compressors Has system regeneration valve |
$545.02 |
| R955300 1200P Genuine WABCO |
12 VDC | Uses an external purge tank for system regeneration Does NOT have a system regeneration valve |
$358.62 |
How the Meritor WABCO 1200 air dryer works
During system pressure build-up, compressed air passes into the air dryer where the filter system removes contaminants and passes the air into the drying stage.
Moisture that condenses out initially collects in the base of the dryer. Moisture-laden air passes through the desiccant bed in the air dryer cartridge and is dried. When the compressor unloads, the water is expelled and dried air flows back through the
A Typical Meritor WABCO Air Dryer Cycle:
- The governor turns the compressor on when supply tank pressure drops below cut-in pressure (approximately 100 psi).
- Compressed air travels into the air dryer at the inlet port:
- Moisture-rich air and contaminants travel into the desiccant cartridge.
- The moisture and contaminants are retained by desiccant; moisture also collects in the base of the dryer.
- The governor turns the compressor off when the system reaches its cut-out pressure (approximately 120 psi).
- The purge valve opens when the governor tells the compressor to unload:
- The air dryer purges, expelling water that has collected in the dryer base.
- Then the regeneration valve opens:
- Dry system air flows back through the dryer. 10 psi is taken from supply and secondary tanks.
- This back flow dries the desiccant, preparing it for the next cycle.
Special Order Air Dryers
We can special order many air dryers. Call or email us for a quote today. Let us know if you don't see your dryer listed below. We can probably get it too!
Bendix
- AD-2
- AD-9
- AD-SP
- AD-IP
- AD-IS
Haldex
- DRYest
- ModulAir
- PURest
- Pure Air Plus
- Pure Air
Meritor WABCO
- System Saver 1200 & 1200P
- System Saver 1800 & 1800P
- System Saver TWIN
System Saver Kits







