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Putting an air filter on your plasma cutter is a great way to provide clean air to your machine, which in return will increase the life of your torch consumables. Having torch consumables that are in good condition is what is going to give you the cleanest cuts with your machine and grant you the most cutting power. An air filter/dryer can save you money in the long run as torch consumables are rather expensive to replace.
There are a ton of different types of filters, but many fabricators go with the Motor Guard as it is easy to maintain, easy to install and has a small form factor. It's also really nice to only have to replace a filter cartridge instead of dealing with small desiccant beads, which can be a pain to deal with (Also very messy if you have fumble mitts like I do).
Another thing to watch out for is the CFM and PSI ratings of the filters you're using. Make sure the max CFM and PSI of the filter is higher than the CFM and PSI rating of your machine. If not, your machine will throw a low pressure warning light and shut off. This is usually only a problem on larger plasma cutters as they have a CFM rating of 6+, which can push the limits of some smaller filter/dryer combos.
If you all have any questions feel free to post them in the comments. Thanks for watching guys and have a great day.