DescriptionPlumbing kits installed on a Super Air Knife™ provide properly sized compressed air hose or pipe and fittings to interconnect the bottom or end compressed air inlets for consistent performance and simplified installation. Available installed on Super Air Knives from 24" to 108". EXAIR's Super Air Knife entrains ambient air at 40:1 and reduces compressed air usage and noise.
Applications- Part drying after washing
- Sheet cleaning in strip mills
- Conveyor and web cleaning/drying
- Part or component cooling
- Pre-paint blowoff
- Bag opening and filling operations
- Scrap removal in converting processes
- Environmental separation
Advantages- Quiet operation (≈69 dBA in typical use)
- Low compressed air consumption
- 40:1 air amplification (Super Air Knife)
- Uniform airflow across full length
- Variable force and flow via shim adjustment
- No moving parts — minimal maintenance
- Compressed air inlets on each end and bottom for easy mounting
- Compact, rugged construction with recessed hardware
- Stock aluminum, 303 SS, 316 SS to 108"; PVDF to 54"; special lengths available
Materials- Aluminum — Aircraft-grade aluminum with plastic shim and stainless steel screws; suitable where corrosion is not a factor. Temperature up to 180°F (82°C).
- Type 303 Stainless Steel — Good strength for mildly corrosive environments. Temperature up to 800°F (427°C).
- Type 316 Stainless Steel — Improved corrosion resistance; suited for food, pharmaceutical and surgical product manufacturing. Temperature up to 800°F (427°C).
- PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) — Excellent chemical and corrosion resistance; uses PTFE shims and Hastelloy® C-276 screws. Suitable for electroplating, semiconductors, batteries, acids/caustics and medical devices. Temperature up to 275°F (135°C).
Models and Product VariantsThe Super Air Knife family includes: Super Air Knife (40:1 amplification), Standard Air Knife (30:1), and Full-Flow Air Knife. Variants: Super Air Knife only; Super Air Knife with Plumbing Kit (installed); Super Air Knife Kit (shim set, filter separator, pressure regulator with coupler); Super Air Knife Kit with Plumbing Kit; Deluxe Super Air Knife Kits (includes EFC, universal mounting system and accessories). Multiple knives can be mounted end-to-end for uninterrupted airflow.
Accessories- Universal Air Knife Mounting System (Model 9060) — precise positioning and articulation (max extension 30" / 762 mm)
- Coupling Bracket Kits — join knives for lengths >108"; includes plates and stainless assembly screws
- Air Knife Shim Sets — change gap to adjust force and flow; aluminum, stainless steel and PVDF/PTFE sets available
Systems / Model MatrixAvailable system types: Super Air Knife only; Super Air Knife with Plumbing Kit (installed); Super Air Knife Kit; Super Air Knife Kit with Plumbing Kit; Deluxe Super Air Knife Kit. Example SKUs by airflow length are provided for selection (e.g., P110024PKI for 24").
Performance Summary (selected)At 80 PSIG (5.5 BAR): air consumption ≈2.9 SCFM/in (82 SLPM/in); velocity at 6" (152 mm) ≈11,800 FPM (59.9 m/s); sound level ≈69 dBA (@ 3'); force ≈2.5 oz/in (71 g/in) at 6".
Technical specifications- Brand: EXAIR
- Model (example SKU): P110024PKI
- Commercial name: Super Air Knife™ with Plumbing Kit
- Available lengths (stock): 24" to 108" (610 mm to 2743 mm); special lengths available
- Materials: Aluminum, Type 303 SS, Type 316 SS, PVDF
- Air amplification ratio: 40:1 (Super Air Knife)
- Typical sound level: 69 dBA (most applications)
- Example performance at 80 PSIG: 2.9 SCFM/in; velocity 11,800 FPM at 6"; force 2.5 oz/in (71 g/in)
- Temperature limits: Aluminum up to 180°F (82°C); 303/316 SS up to 800°F (427°C); PVDF up to 275°F (135°C)
- Kits may include: installed plumbing kit, shim set, filter separator, pressure regulator with coupler, optional EFC and universal mounting system