Overview
The Reading Technologies 3P-060 is a replacement filter element designed for the Eliminizer Series water separator and filter-dryer units. This component removes water, dirt, and oil particulates as small as 1 micron with 99.9% efficiency, delivering clean, dry compressed air for pneumatic tools and systems.
Key Features
- Two-stage filtration using stainless steel mesh and cotton/polyester packing
- Removes particulates down to 1 micron with 99.9% efficiency
- Rated at 60 SCFM (standard cubic feet per minute) flow capacity
- ISO Class 2 for Particulate performance
- Compatible with multiple Eliminizer port configurations (3/8″ and 1/2″ NPT)
- Designed for automatic drain separator systems
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 3P-060
- Rated Flow: 60 SCFM
- Filtration Rating: 1 micron / 99.9% efficiency
- Bowl Material Options: Aluminum or Polycarbonate
- Port Sizes: 3/8″ NPT and 1/2″ NPT
- ISO Rating: Class 2 Particulate
- Application: Water separator, filter-dryer replacement element
- Weight: Approximately 3.6 lbs
Typical Applications
The Reading Technologies 3P-060 filter element is ideal for compressed air systems requiring moisture and oil removal, including:
- Pneumatic tool air supply lines
- Air cylinder operations
- Industrial compressed air networks
- Manufacturing and assembly stations
- Paint spray and coating equipment
- Medical and laboratory air systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Reading Technologies Eliminizer Series water separators
- Eliminizer filter-dryer units (35–60 SCFM range)
- 3/8″ and 1/2″ NPT port connections
- Automatic drain separator configurations
- Standard compressed air piping systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- 3P-060-M03-F (3/8″ port aluminum bowl)
- 3P-060-M04-F (1/2″ port aluminum bowl)
- 3P-060-P03-F (3/8″ port polycarbonate bowl)
- 3P-060-P04-F (1/2″ port polycarbonate bowl)
- Original Reading Technologies OEM 3P-060 element
Works With
- Reading Technologies Eliminizer Series (all 60 SCFM models)
- Standard NPT compressed air fittings
- Industrial pneumatic equipment and networks
- Both aluminum and polycarbonate bowl housings
