The Bendix 065478 AD‑9® Air Dryer is a stand‑alone, body‑mounted air dryer assembly designed for heavy‑duty air brake systems. This model includes a 12‑volt, 75‑watt heater/thermostat, standard desiccant cartridge, Metri‑Pack 280 Series sealed heater connector, and standard purge valve configuration. The unit features 1/2‑14 NPT supply and delivery ports, 1/4‑18 NPT control port, and a hard‑seat purge valve design for reliable moisture removal.
Engineered for durability and serviceability, the AD‑9® uses a standard‑thread cartridge with 11 inches of removal clearance and includes both upper and lower slotted mounting brackets for flexible installation. With a 200 PSI safety valve opening pressure and no governor included, this air dryer is built for integration into a wide range of OEM and fleet applications where consistent air system protection is required.
- Special Notes
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- Product Description
- Manufacturer: Bendix
- Part Number: 065478
- AD-9 Air Dryer
- Voltage: 12V DC
- Specifications
- Air Dryer Type: Stand-Alone
- Body Mounting: Ø 0.425 in Hole with 3/8-24 UNF-2A Bolted Joint (8x)
- Lower Mounting Bracket: 0.41 in x 1.15 in Slot (2x)
- Lower Mounting Bracket Angle (CCW from SUP): Loose in Box
- Upper Mounting Type: Strap (Carbon Steel)
- Upper Mounting Bracket: 0.41 in x 1.15 in Slot (2x)
- Upper Mounting Bracket Angle (CCW from SUP): Loose in Box
- Upper Mounting Bracket Height: Loose in Box
- Supply Port: 1/2-14 NPT
- Control Port: 1/4-18 NPT
- Delivery Port 1: 1/2-14 NPT
- Purge Exhaust Port: Standard
- Purge Valve Type: Hard Seat
- Purge Volume: Standard
- Safety Valve Opening Pressure: 200 PSI
- Heater / Thermostat Rating: 12V / 75W
- Heater Connector Type: Metri-Pack 280 Series 2-Way Sealed Connector (Male)
- Heater Connector Color: White
- Cartridge Type: Standard
- Cartridge Thread: 5/8-11 UNC-2A
- Cartridge Stabilizer Ring Included: No
- Clearance to Remove Cartridge: 11.00 in
- Governor Included: No
Cross References: 065478, 060-065478, 107955, 109685, 109685X, 65478, BW107955, 1946190, 90018781, 065478BXR, 065478BXW, 745-065478, 745-X109685,
107950, 107959, 109407, 109408, 5000695, 5013547
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