RMF Serviceable
Desiccant Breathers
Built for Mobile Equipment, Harsh Environments & Long-Term Serviceability
Protect hydraulic reservoirs, gearboxes and storage tanks with RMF serviceable desiccant breathers. Featuring replaceable silica gel and spin-on filtration. RMF breathers deliver long-lasting moisture and particulate protection for demanding industrial, mobile and marine applications.
Why Choose RMF Serviceable Desiccant Breathers?
Unlike disposable desiccant breathers, RMF breathers are engineered for long-term serviceability. Designed for demanding industrial and mobile applications, they allow the desiccant and filter elements to be replaced rather than the entire unit, reducing maintenance costs while providing continuous protection against moisture and particulate contamination.
Fully Serviceable Design
Replace the desiccant and filter elements instead of replacing the complete breather, lowering operating costs and reducing waste.
Replaceable Desiccant & Filters
Spin-on filters and refillable desiccant cartridges provide long-term contamination control while making routine maintenance quick and straightforward.
Built for Mobile Equipment
Designed to withstand vibration, shock loading and demanding environments found on construction, mining, agricultural and mobile hydraulic machinery.
Heavy Duty Protection
Protect hydraulic reservoirs, gearboxes and storage tanks from moisture and airborne contamination, helping extend lubricant life and improve equipment reliability.
Find the Right RMF Breather for Your Application
RMF serviceable breathers are engineered for demanding industrial and mobile applications where moisture, airborne contamination and harsh operating conditions can significantly reduce equipment reliability. Whether you're protecting a hydraulic reservoir on an excavator, a marine hydraulic power unit or an industrial gearbox, there's an RMF breather designed to meet the challenge.
Use the guide below to identify the most suitable RMF breather for your equipment and explore the recommended product range.
ACM Series
Compact Serviceable Breather
- Compact footprint for restricted spaces
- Ideal for mobile hydraulic equipment
- Replaceable desiccant & filter
- Excellent vibration resistance
- Lower lifetime ownership costs
KL Series
Heavy-Duty Serviceable Breather
- Built for high vibration machinery
- Rugged industrial construction
- Excellent dirt holding capacity
- Designed for quarry & mining equipment
- Long service intervals
TDB Series
Premium Serviceable Breather
- Integrated splash guard
- Ideal where oil mist is present
- Maximum desiccant life
- Heavy-duty industrial systems
- Replaceable desiccant & filter
Which RMF Serviceable Breather Is Right for You?
Every RMF breather is designed to provide outstanding moisture and particulate protection, but each range has been developed for different operating environments. Use the guide below to quickly identify the best solution for your application.
ACM Series
Compact & Mobile Equipment
The ACM Series is ideal where installation space is limited. Designed for mobile hydraulic equipment and smaller reservoirs, it provides reliable moisture control whilst remaining fully serviceable.
Best For
✓ Excavators
✓ Agricultural Machinery
✓ Forklifts
✓ Compact Hydraulic Systems
✓ Mobile Plant
KL Series
Heavy-Duty Industrial Protection
Built for demanding industrial and mobile environments, the KL Series offers exceptional durability, vibration resistance and extended service intervals.
Best For
✓ Quarry Equipment
✓ Mining Machinery
✓ Heavy Construction Plant
✓ Industrial Gearboxes
✓ Hydraulic Power Units
TDB Series
Premium Protection for Harsh Conditions
Featuring an integrated splash guard and serviceable design, the TDB Series is ideal where oil mist, water spray and severe operating conditions demand maximum protection.
Best For
✓ Marine Hydraulics
✓ Offshore Equipment
✓ Large Hydraulic Reservoirs
✓ Continuous Production Systems
✓ Heavy Industrial Machinery
Why Engineers Choose RMF Serviceable Breathers
RMF breathers are designed for customers who require long-term performance, reduced maintenance costs and maximum equipment protection. Unlike disposable breathers, RMF units are fully serviceable, allowing key components to be replaced rather than the entire breather.
Typical Applications for RMF Serviceable Breathers
RMF serviceable desiccant breathers are trusted across a wide range of industries where protecting hydraulic oil and lubricants from moisture and airborne contamination is essential. Their robust construction and refillable design make them ideal for demanding environments where reliability and low lifetime maintenance costs are key.
Construction Equipment
Protect excavators, loaders, bulldozers and heavy plant operating in dusty environments where contamination can rapidly reduce hydraulic system performance.
Quarry Plant
Built for crushing, screening and conveying equipment exposed to high dust levels and continuous operation.
Mining Equipment
Reduce contamination entering hydraulic reservoirs on mining machinery working in harsh, abrasive environments.
Agricultural Machinery
Keep tractors, combines, sprayers and harvesting equipment protected from moisture during seasonal operation.
Marine Hydraulics
Ideal for hydraulic power packs, winches and marine equipment where humidity and salt-laden air accelerate contamination.
Mobile Cranes
Maintain clean hydraulic oil in lifting equipment exposed to frequent movement and changing environmental conditions.
Industrial Hydraulics
Protect hydraulic power units and production equipment from moisture ingress, helping extend oil and component life.
Industrial Gearboxes
Prevent moisture contamination that can lead to lubricant degradation, corrosion and premature gearbox wear.
Oil Storage Tanks
Keep stored lubricants clean and dry by preventing moisture entering bulk storage tanks during normal breathing cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about RMF serviceable desiccant breathers, including maintenance, servicing, applications and selecting the right breather for your equipment.
What is an RMF serviceable desiccant breather?
RMF serviceable desiccant breathers remove moisture and airborne contamination before air enters hydraulic reservoirs, gearboxes, storage tanks and other oil-filled equipment. Unlike disposable breathers, the desiccant and filter elements can be replaced, reducing waste and lowering long-term operating costs.
How do RMF breathers work?
As equipment heats and cools it draws air into and out of the reservoir. Incoming air first passes through a particulate filter before flowing through the desiccant media, which removes moisture. Clean, dry air then enters the equipment, helping extend lubricant life and reduce contamination.
What makes RMF breathers different from disposable breathers?
RMF breathers feature a fully serviceable design. Rather than replacing the complete breather, only the desiccant and filter elements need replacing, helping reduce maintenance costs and environmental waste.
Which industries use RMF breathers?
RMF breathers are used throughout construction, mining, quarrying, manufacturing, agriculture, marine, offshore, power generation and many other industries where protecting lubricants from moisture contamination is essential.
Can RMF breathers be used on mobile hydraulic equipment?
Yes. RMF breathers are specifically designed for demanding mobile applications including excavators, wheel loaders, agricultural machinery, forestry equipment and cranes operating in harsh environments.
How often should the desiccant be replaced?
Replacement intervals depend on humidity, operating conditions and equipment duty cycle. The desiccant should be inspected regularly and replaced once it reaches the manufacturer's recommended saturation point.
Can I replace just the filter element?
Yes. RMF serviceable breathers allow both the desiccant media and air filter elements to be replaced individually, helping minimise maintenance costs while maintaining optimum contamination control.
Which RMF breather should I choose?
ACM Series is ideal for compact mobile hydraulic equipment, KL Series is designed for heavy-duty industrial and mobile machinery, while TDB Series provides maximum protection where oil mist and severe operating conditions are present.
Do RMF breathers reduce maintenance costs?
Yes. Because only the consumable desiccant and filter elements require replacement, RMF breathers can significantly reduce lifetime ownership costs compared with replacing an entire disposable breather.
Do you supply replacement desiccant and filter kits?
Yes. Oil Sampling Services supplies replacement desiccant cartridges, replacement filter elements and service kits for the complete RMF range.
