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JetAir Technologies' Air Knives are precision engineered and completely adjustable to produce a clean, high velocity and high impact stream of air to remove liquids, industrial debris and dust tyically found following a wash, filling or coating operation. All JetAir Air Knives are engineered, manufactured, and tested to provide a 100% dry part prior to other industrial operations.
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AirKnife Systems
If you need an efficient and cost-effective means of cleaning, drying and/or cooling, ACI’s AirKnife Systems can provide you with your ideal solution. Operating at a fraction of the cost of comparable performance compressed air systems they can provide significant on-going energy savings with minimal maintenance requirements.
Suitable for applications across all industries from heavy engineering to food processing, they deliver a tailored continuous curtain of air across conveyor lines to achieve contact-free cleaning, drying and/or cooling of components/products.
Applications include moisture removal from water-cooled engineering components, de-dusting of machined plastics, drying bottles and cans, and cleaning conveyors employed for transporting products.
There are many different types of manufacturing applications suitable for the using an air knife. Typically they are used for cleaning, drying and cooling any type of surface ranging from cans and bottles to textiles and extrusions.
ACI AirKnives are used on the AirBus production line for removing swarf during machining of wing components; for moisture removal on the tinplating line at the Corus Trostre Works and bottle and can drying for companies like CocaCola, and InBev.
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ITW Vortec's Curtain Transvectors are air amplifiers, which use a small amount of compressed air to produce a strong, high velocity, laminar sheet of air. Ionizing versions of the air knives effectively neutralize static while providing a powerful blowoff to remove accumulated dust, scrap, particles and contaminants on surfaces and finished products. The airflow delivers positive and negative ions to the surface to kill static cling to improve cleaning. Available for a broad range of manufacturing operations, the Curtain Transvectors efficiently handle high-speed drying applications and clean wide areas such as wood panels, laminates, sheets, films and other large objects or flat surfaces. The patented design significantly outperforms similar products in reduced noise levels and providing excellent uniformity of airflow. Compact and easy to install, Curtain Transvectors have no moving parts, provide instant on/off, and are offered in various lengths. Stainless steel models are available, ideal for applications where purity, high temperature or corrosive environments are concerned.
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JetStream Air Knife System
The Meech JetStream air knife system is available in two versions:
Ionising
To remove contamination [dust/fibres/dirt] from a surface. Systems are used extensively throughout the automotive/beverage/composite materials/glass and plastics industries.
Non-Ionising
To remove water/moisture from, or, cool a product or surface. Systems are used within the automotive/beverage/food/plastics and fresh produce industries.
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SILVENT 396: air knife with six 920 A flat nozzles and a specially designed aluminum manifold. Air knives have been installed in a wide range of industrial applications. Cooling rollers, drying tobacco, dispersion of powdered paint, blow-off of emulsions, etc. are but a few. Creates an air cone spread of 370 mm (14.57") at a distance of 150 mm (6"). Blowing force = 33.0 N (116.5 oz). Fully complies with OSHA safety regulations and EU Machine Directive noise limitations. Patented.
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By removing excess moisture from product, Key's Air Knife improves plant efficiency, reduces operating costs, and enhances product quality. The Air Knife features an over-line double air plenum with remote high velocity blower that provides both primary and secondary air curtains to strip moisture from product. The product momentarily stops as it flows to the primary air curtain, where it rolls, then proceeds forward for the final pass through the air curtain.
Common Product Applications
- Beans-green, wax, lima
- Berries, cranberries
- Broccoli, cauliflower
- Carrots
- Corn
- French fry strips
- Peaches, pears
- Peas-green, snap
- Vegetables
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Paxton has designed and manufactured custom dryer blower systems for industry since the 1950's. Many of today's standard industry practices for "precision drying" and air knife design were pioneered here at Paxton.
Following are some of the key factors we consider in the design of your Air Knife system:
- The Air Knife system's objective(s).
- Direction of material flow and posture of the material: Horizontal / Vertical / Inclined
- Product temperature.
- Speed of the line.
- Arrangement of product or material on conveyor, i.e., single file, rows, etc.
- Dimensions of product(s) involved.
- Description of surfaces, including cavities and difficult areas.
- Conveyor dimensions .
- Temperature limitations, and heat sensitivity of materials.
- Drying requirement, and whether product is to be treated (dry, stripped, cleaned).
- Types of fluids involved (wash, rinse, treatments, coatings, acids, plating or printing).
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Air Knife Systems utilize compressed air for industrial applications that include drying, removing excess oils and liquids, dust blow off, and cooling.
An air knife is effective and efficient. The laminar (uniform) sheet of air is projected along the entire length of the air knife to provide an air flow that covers the entire surface of the product. Air Knife Systems from EXAIR have small profiles, are manufactured in various lengths and can be mounted to accommodate many industrial applications involving conveyors and webs, even in tight spaces. Whether your goal is to remove dust and contaminants, cool hot parts or blow off excess oil, water and liquids, the air knife is also energy efficient. By entraining high volumes of room air they use less compressed air and less energy than other blow off products.
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Dri Line Can/Bottle Drying Systems
If your company fills cans, PET or glass bottles, jars or pouches, then ACI’s DRI-Line range of blower-driven drying systems is your solution for eliminating problems associated with unwanted surface moisture.
With installations around the world, many for internationally successful companies, as well as micro breweries, you can be confident that there is an ACI Dri- Line can and/or bottle drying solution ideal for your needs.
Achieving high standards for both hot and cold fill processes, the DRI-Line will enable your company to maximise the benefits offered by todays innovative labelling and packaging technology, with no compromises. No label slippage – Clear inkjet coding – Moisture free packaging!
Dri Line systems are less expensive to install, run and maintain than compressed air alternatives, plus with effective air filtering there is no risk of product contamination. Bottle drying systems are typically based upon ACI’s JetPlate technology or AirKnives, or combinations of the two, whilst for can drying there is the CanTunnel solution.
So, whether your line speed is 200 cans per minute, or 7,000 to 80,000 bottles per hour, ACI has the drying solution for you.
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The ACI air knives of Almeco replace the traditional compressed air systems for blow drying.
The air knives are more efficient and more economic than compressed air. the compact set-up makes it possible to fit the air knives into any existing system/production line.
The main advantages of the air knives:
- low energy consumption
- safe: pressure below 0.25 bar
- limited maintenance
- efficient for both small and big pieces
The air knives have repeatedly proven their worth and their rapid return-on-investment in the food industry, automotive industry, ...
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Nex Flow™ air blade™ air knives are superior to competitive units for the following reasons:
- All our air knives are full flow which means they can be put end to end for continuous flow and takes up less space in tight areas. Even one competitor's so-called full-flow standard answer to our Nex Flow™ standard air blade air knife is not nearly as efficient as ours by their own published values and is only a small, flimsy version in comparison.
- All our air knives come with a stainless steel shim to maintain the gap for the compressed air to exit. Many companies use plastic shims which may be "squeezed" for uneven flow but more important, no matter how clean you make the compressed air line, the plastic will wear. Plastic shims is one of the biggest complaints customers have with air knives - Nex Flow™ however uses stainless steel shims as a standard in all air knives.
- Easy mounting. Some air knife designs are difficult to mount requiring them to be taken apart, often effecting flow and making the job of mounting more difficult. All Nex Flow™ air knives have convenient mounting holes.
- All Nex Flow™ aluminum air knives are anodized while many competitors do virtually nothing to the aluminum for protection. In fact, if you want any better protection they try to get you to by more costly stainless steel when simple anodizing is less costy and already "standard" with Nex Flow™.
- Flexibility in connections. Except for the very short lengths, both standard and X-stream™ versions have compressed air ports at the ends and the back for flexible choice in air input.
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• Blower/air knife systems engineered and “Guaranteed” for each application
• Air knives from 2" to 198" (5 to 502 cm) long, powered by Sonic Compact Blowers 3-50 Hp (2.2 to 37 kW).
• Sonic Rotary air knife and nozzle system (patent pending)
• Air Knife velocities up to 40,000 FPM (12,100 m/min).
• 75% Reduction in electrical use versus compressed air.
• Sonic Variable Temperature blowers (patent pending) deliver up to 200°F air temperatures without heaters
• Air cleanliness from 10 micron down to 0.1 (HEPA/ULPA).
• Blower & air knife enclosures.
• Quick release brackets for easy installation and product change over.
• Products are CE Registered with IEC motors
• Sonic is an ISO 9001:2000 Registered company
• Most Blower/Motor assemblies shipped in 5 days from receipt of order.
• Fill out the on-line questionnaire for a quote.
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WindJet Air Knife Packages, complete with knives, regenerative blowers and package accessories, can be configured to your exact specifications. We also offer WindJet (Low Flow Air Knives that use compressed air.
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Streamtek Air Knife systems utilize compressed air for industrial applications that include dust blow off, drying, cooling, and removing excess liquids/oils.
An air knife is effective and efficient. The uniform (laminar) sheet of air is projected along the entire length of the Air Knife to provide an air flow that covers the entire surface of the product.
System payback on compressed air savings can be in as little as a few weeks for some applications.
FEATURES
- Instant ON/OFF with no moving parts, no electricity or explosion hazard.
- Multiple air inlet ports on either the ends or back in a compact design with additional mounting holes on the back.
- Airflow amplification of up to 30:1 compared to 3:1 for drilled pipe or open tubes and jets.
SPECIFICATIONS
Stainless steel or aluminum are materials of construction. Eleven standard lengths: 3", 6", 9", 12", 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", and 54".
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JetAir Technologies' Air Knives are precision engineered and completely adjustable to produce a clean, high velocity and high impact stream of air to remove liquids, industrial debris and dust tyically found following a wash, filling or coating operation. All JetAir Air Knives are engineered, manufactured, and tested to provide a 100% dry part prior to other industrial operations.
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There are a variety of ways to blow the water from the bottles shown in the photo, but which method is best? The following comparison of drilled pipe, flat air nozzles, a blower and the Super Air Knife proves that EXAIR has the best choice for your blowoff, cooling or drying application.
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• Blower/air knife systems engineered and "Guaranteed" for each application
• Air knives from 2" to 198" (5 to 502 cm) long, powered by Sonic compact Blowers 3-50 Hp (2.2 - 37 kW)
• Sonic Rotary air knife and nozzle system (patent pending)
• Air Knife velocities up to 40,000 FPM (12,100 m/min)
• 75% Reduction in electrical use versus compressed air.
• Sonic Variable Temperature blowers (patent pending) deliver up to 200°F air temperatures without heaters
• Air cleanliness from 10 micron down to 0.1 (HEPA/ULPA).
• Blower & air knife enclosures.
• Quick release brackets for easy installation and product
change over.
• Products are CE Registered with IEC Motors
• Sonic is an ISO 9001:2000 Registered company
• Most Blower/Motor assemblies shipped in 5 days from receipt of order.
• Fill out the on-line questionnaire for a quote
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ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR EXTRUSION LINES
- ADJUSTABLE AIR KNIFE DRYER -
Adjustable air knife dryer capable of adjusting in every direction for extruded strands and strips. It is used to remove water after cooling tank and to dry the extruded.
(Width mm 500, adjustable height from 900/1300 mm)
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Paxton's technical design team is second to none. We will expertly design the optimum system for your needs, and will provide a quotation for a complete Air Knife system with Paxton blowers, ready for installation.
Following are some of the key factors we consider
in the design of your Air Knife system:
The Air Knife system's objective(s).
Direction of material flow and posture of the material: Horizontal / Vertical / Inclined
Product temperature.
Speed of the line.
Arrangement of product or material on conveyor, i.e., single file, rows, etc.
Dimensions of product(s) involved.
Description of surfaces, including cavities and difficult areas.
Conveyor dimensions.
Temperature limitations, and heat sensitivity of materials.
Drying requirement, and whether product is to be treated (dry, stripped, cleaned).
Types of fluids involved (wash, rinse, treatments,
coatings, acids, plating or printing).
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SAVIME dryer
SAVIME dryer is designed to eliminate residual water on products, using air blades. It allows the drying of the product, before packing in cluster, boxes, shrink-wrap”.
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The low cost Super Air Knife dramatically reduces
compressed air usage and noise
when compared to other blowoffs. It delivers a uniform sheet of laminar airflow with hard-hitting force across the entire length. Compressed air consumption is
1/3 that of typical blowoffs.
Type 316 Stainless Steel Super Air Knife
The Type 316SS Super Air Knife blocks the fumes from a plating operation.
Noisy blowoffs become a whisper when replaced with the compact Super Air Knife. Even at high pressures of 80 PSIG (5.5 BAR), the sound level is surprisingly quiet at 69 dBA for most applications! Air Amplificaton ratios (entrained air to compressed air) of 40:1 are produced. Meets OSHA maximum dead-ended pressure and noise requirements. Super Air Knife blows off a circuit board.
Super Air Knife blows off a
circuit board.
Meets or Exceeds OSHA RequirementsEnergy use is comparable to a blower without the costly maintenance or downtime (no moving parts to wear out). Many sizes are available in aluminum or stainless steel. Applications include blowing liquid, chips, and contaminants from parts and conveyors, cooling hot parts, and air screening.
* Surprisingly quiet - only 69 dBA at 80 PSIG
* Instant "on" or "off" with infinite velocity control
* Compressed air inlets on each end and bottom
* Special length Super Air Knives and unlimited system lengths available
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ACI airknife drying systems from Almeco are the perfect solution for the removal of surface moisture, dust or contamination from a wide range of materials and shapes.
Efficient drying, cleaning or cooling of products transported on a conveyor belt is often difficult. Compressed air is still often used in this respect. However, of all compressed air applications, drying is the least efficient. Few people are aware that the energy consumption and cost of compressed air are considerably high.
An optimal system should guarantee good performances at a minimal cost and with a minimal impact on the environment. ACI airknife drying systems meet these conditions. ACI airknives offer a number of important advantages compared to an alternative such as compressed air:
* Optimised energy consumption
* Low maintenance costs
* Low noise levels
* Clean, oil-free and dry air
* Easy installation due to its modular construction
* Safe due to the low pressure
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• Blower/air knife systems engineered and “Guaranteed” for each application.
• Air knives from 2" to 198" (5 to 502 cm) long, powered by Sonic Compact Blowers 3-50 Hp (2.2 to 37 kW).
• Sonic Rotary air knife and nozzle system (patent pending)
• Air Knife velocities up to 40,000 FPM (12,100 m/min).
• 75% Reduction in electrical use versus compressed air.
• Sonic Variable Temperature blowers (patent pending) deliver up to 200°F air temperatures without heaters
• Air cleanliness from 10 micron down to 0.1 (HEPA/ULPA).
• Blower & air knife enclosures.
• Quick release brackets for easy installation and product change over.
• Products are CE Registered with IEC motors
• Sonic is an ISO 9001:2000 Registered company
• Most Blower/Motor assemblies shipped in 5 days from receipt of order.
• Fill out the on-line questionnaire for a quote
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Streamtek Air Knife systems utilize compressed air for industrial applications that include dust blow off, drying, cooling, and removing excess liquids/oils.
An air knife is effective and efficient. The uniform (laminar) sheet of air is projected along the entire length of the Air Knife to provide an air flow that covers the entire surface of the product.
System payback on compressed air savings can be in as little as a few weeks for some applications.
FEATURES
- Instant ON/OFF with no moving parts, no electricity or explosion hazard.
- Multiple air inlet ports on either the ends or back in a compact design with additional mounting holes on the back.
- Airflow amplification of up to 30:1 compared to 3:1 for drilled pipe or open tubes and jets.
SPECIFICATIONS
Stainless steel or aluminum are materials of construction. Eleven standard lengths: 3", 6", 9", 12", 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", and 54".
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Streamtek Air Knife systems utilize compressed air for industrial applications that include dust blow off, drying, cooling, and removing excess liquids/oils.
An air knife is effective and efficient. The uniform (laminar) sheet of air is projected along the entire length of the Air Knife to provide an air flow that covers the entire surface of the product.
System payback on compressed air savings can be in as little as a few weeks for some applications.
FEATURES
- Instant ON/OFF with no moving parts, no electricity or explosion hazard.
- Multiple air inlet ports on either the ends or back in a compact design with additional mounting holes on the back.
- Airflow amplification of up to 30:1 compared to 3:1 for drilled pipe or open tubes and jets.
SPECIFICATIONS
Stainless steel or aluminum are materials of construction. Eleven standard lengths: 3", 6", 9", 12", 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", and 54".
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An air knife is effective and efficient. The laminar (uniform) sheet of air is projected along the entire length of the air knife to provide an air flow that covers the entire surface of the product. Air Knife Systems from EXAIR have small profiles, are manufactured in various lengths and can be mounted to accommodate many industrial applications involving conveyors and webs, even in tight spaces. Whether your goal is to remove dust and contaminants, cool hot parts or blow off excess oil, water and liquids, the air knife is also energy efficient. By entraining high volumes of room air they use less compressed air and less energy than other blow off products.
EXAIR manufactures air knife systems with aluminum and also stainless steel for corrosive environments. Sizes range from 6 inches to 54 inches.
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Air Wipe Blow-Off System - Ring-Blade™:
Air Wipe Blow-Off System - Ring-Blade™ from Nex Flow™ is easy to mount and maintain and reduces both compressed air consumption and noise levels.
It produces a "laminar" flow of air along its 360º angle using the "Coanda" effect which "entrains" a large volume of air from the surrounding area along with the small amount of compressed air from the Ring-Blade™ air-saver wiper-blade to produce an output flow up to 30 times.
Air Wipe Blow-Off System - Ring-Blade™ pay back on compressed air savings can be as soon as a few weeks in some applications when compared to nozzle "rings" or simple annular slots used by other air wiping systems.
Blow-off, cool & clean items like pipe, cable, wire and hose with the Air Wipe Blow-Off System Ring-Blade™ from Nex Flow.
Air Wipe Blow-Off System - Ring-Blade™ Features:
- System is made of coated aluminum to provide even air flow 360º around the part.
- Designed as two pieces hinged together to open and close around the part.
- Instant on-off with no moving parts, no electricity or explosion hazard.
Air Wipe Blow-Off System - Ring-Blade™ Benifits:
- Even blow off around the part, light in weight and compact.
- Easy to install and maintain and allows removal of a continuous piece.
- Reduced compressed air use for energy savings plus lower noise levels.
- Maintenance free with output easily controlled, safe to use.
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• Blower air wipe and air knife systems are designed for any wire size and speed
• Eliminate expensive compressed air and reduce energy usage by 75%
• Products are CE Registered with IEC motors
• Sonic is an ISO 9001:2000 Registered company
• Most Blower/Motor assemblies shipped in 5 days from receipt of order
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Streamtek's Air Wipes provide a uniform 360º airflow ideal for drying, blowoff, cleaning, and cooling of extruded shapes, hose, pipe, cable, wire and more. The unique
FEATURES
- Instant ON/OFF with no moving parts, no electricity or explosion hazard.
- Unique, split design makes it easy to clamp around the surface, eliminating the need for threading.
- Amplification up to 25:1
- Greatly reduces noise (~75dBA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Stainless steel or aluminum are materials of construction. Six standard (inside) diameters: 1" (31mm), 2" (51mm), 3" (76mm), 4" (200mm), 5" (127mm), 6" (152mm). Other sizes available upon request.
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Super Air Wipe™
EXAIR's Air Wipes provide a uniform 360° airstream ideal for blowoff, drying, cleaning, and cooling of pipe, cable,
Five Year Built to Last Warrantyextruded shapes, hose, wire and more. The unique, split design makes it easy to clamp around the surface, eliminating the need for threading.
Two styles are available:
The Super Air Wipe resists corrosion and is ideal for high temperatures up to 800°F (427°C). It is constructed using stainless steel screws, shims along with a stainless steel wire braided coupling hose (for sizes up to 4" (102mm)).
The Standard Air Wipe is a good choice when stainless steel screws and shims are not required. A general purpose PVC coupling hose is included (for sizes up to 4" (102mm)).
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Air knifes
