Separating water from oil — fast, efficient and cost-effective
Desorber D40 from CJC®: Your solution for efficient water separation from oils and fluids

Desorber D40 — Separating water from oil
Desorbers D40 from CJC® dewater and dry lubricants quickly and reliably — from hydraulic to quenching oil, whether mineral or synthetic. The water separation runs continuously in the bypass flow (24/7) or at a separate storage tank. Even with stable emulsions with a water content of 70%, the CJC® Desorber D40 reduces the value to less than 0.01%, as dissolved water is also removed — independent of the additive package, air content or viscosity.
How lubricants, systems and you benefit from the CJC® D40:
- Extended oil change intervals and stable lubricating effect
- Protect components from premature failure in the long term
- Greater operational reliability without unplanned malfunctions
- Protect investments in components and oil fillings in the long term
- Increase machine reliability and keep processes stable
- More efficient production with lower operating costs
After solids, water is the second most common cause of failures and malfunctions in lubricating oil and hydraulic systems. Your solution: CJC® Desorber
Application areas & installation example — Desorber D40
The pump in the oil inlet of the desorber D40 sucks in the oil. In the desorber chamber, the warm, moist oil meets a counterflow of cold, dry air. The oil heats the cold air, which allows it to absorb a lot of moisture from the oil (system pressure constantly low < 2 bar). In a subsequent process, the warm, moist air cools down again, and the water condenses.
Product features – Desorber D40
Oil volume, dimensioning e.g.: 25.000 Litres
Installation: flexible, e.g. in the off-line circuit or on a free-standing tank
Viscosity range: up to ISO VG 1000
Water content in the oil, max.: 700,000 ppm (70%)
Water separation: water content permanently < 100 ppm (0.01%)
Supply voltage: 3 x 525 V/50—60 Hz, 3 x 400 V/50 Hz, 3 x 460 V/60 Hz
Power consumption: 7-25 kW
Current: 36 A
Pump flow (24/7): 1,400 litres per hour
System pressure (suction side), max.: 0.5 bar
Weight, approx.: 920 kg
Dimensions, L x W x H: 1,600 x 1,100 x 1,900 mm
Equipment:
Standard:
- Pump with motor
- electrical control with an integrated alarm system
- Leakage monitoring
- Sample point for oil or fluid analysis
- automatic water separation
Optional:
- Air, water or coolant cooling
- Actuator kit (automatic closing of valves in oil inlet and outlet as soon as the CJC® desorber D40 stops)
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All sizes and variants — without and with depth filter
That say our customers
“I am completely satisfied with the investment. Oil drying takes place very quickly and without machine downtime. Thus, we keep the production stable, have time to look for the failure cause, avoid the oil change and waste oil disposal, and maintain the oil quality.”
“The Desorber works excellently in this application. I was impressed by the results and surprised how efficiently the Desorber dewatered the oil. The Desorber is easy to operate and is low-maintenance.”
“The CJC® Desorber allows us to operate the tug boat until the regular inspection in the dry dock in 6 months. The oil analysis results speak for themselves and substantiate the efficiency of the Desorber.”
“It was only with the Desorber that the gear oil could finally be dried satisfactorily. Without CJC®, we would have had to change the 1,500 litres of gear oil soon. By avoiding the oil change, we were able to save EUR 4,890 (EUR 3.26/litre) – an important contribution not only in terms of budget but also in terms of resource savings. The excellent results convinced us, so we decided to purchase two identical Desorbers for our tug boats, “Bugsier 5” and “Bugsier 6”.
“The Desorber is ideal for such operations because it works continuously while the vessel is at sea. The results are very satisfactory. The Desorber works very well and will further reduce the water content.”
Speak directly to your regional fluid expert for water separation
Whether acute or constant water ingress – we dry every oil and even separate stable emulsions. Our fluid experts offer fast solutions where technically feasible and economically viable for you.
- Personal advice – by telephone or directly on site at your application
- Assessment of your oil analyses – with solution-oriented recommendations
- Support even for special and complex tasks