Super Air Knife™

 

Specials are available. Please contact your distributor. 

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• Part drying after wash
• Sheet cleaning in strip mills
• Conveyor cleaning
• Part or component cooling
• Web drying or cleaning
• Environmental separation
• Pre-paint blowoff
• Bag opening/filling operations
• Scrap removal on converting operations

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Advantages Quiet - 69 dBA for most applications Minimal air consumption 40:1 air amplification Uniform airflow across entire length Easy mounting - using Universal Air Knife Mounting System or compressed air inlets on each end and bottom Compact, rugged, easy to install

A Model 110024SS 24" (610mm) Stainless Steel Super Air Knife dries bolt covers exiting an electro-polishing tank.

•  Recessed hardware for easy mounting
• No moving parts - maintenance free
• Variable force and flow
• 316 stainless steel available on special order
• Stainless steel screws on all models
• Special lengths available
• Unlimited system lengths of uninterrupted airflow available
• Stock lengths to 54 " (1372mm) in aluminum and stainless steel (ss - for temperatures up to 800°F (427°C), food processing or corrosive environments)   

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How the Super Air Knife Works

Compressed air flows through an inlet (1) into the plenum chamber of the Super Air Knife. The flow is directed to a precise, slotted orifice. As the primary airflow exits the thin slotted nozzle (2), it follows a flat surface that directs the airflow in a perfectly straight line. This creates a uniform sheet of air across the entire length of the Super Air Knife. Velocity loss is minimized and force is maximized as the room air (3) is entrained into the primary airstream at a ratio of 40:1. The result is a well defined sheet of laminar airflow with hard-hitting force and minimal wind shear.

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Almost every industrial facility has at least one compressor that is used for hundreds of different tools, equipment and operations. While most applications for compressed air present no real problems, some do. Improper use can translate into unnecessary energy costs, high noise levels and dangerous exposure of personnel to high pressure air.

The best way to cut energy costs is through proper maintenance and use of the compressed air system. Leaks and dirty filters require maintenance on a regular basis. Energy savings can also be realized when replacing outdated motors and controls with high efficiency models that often pay for themselves in a short period of time. The most important factor to dramatically boost efficiency is proper use. The Super Air Knife uses only 1/3 of the compressed air of typical blowoffs used in cleaning, cooling and drying operations and can be instantly cycled on and off.

High noise level is a common problem for many plants. Compressed air noise often exceeds OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) noise level exposure requirements, resulting in hearing loss to those working in close proximity. The sound level of the Super Air Knife is quiet at 69 dBA, even at high pressures of 80 PSIG (5.5 BAR). Using the Super Air Knife, it is possible to obtain hard-hitting force without the high noise.

Eliminate Harmful Dead Ended Pressures Air can be dangerous when the outlet pressure of a hole, hose or copper tube is higher then 30 PSIG (2 BAR). In the event the opening is blocked by a hand or other body part, air may enter the bloodstream through the skin, resulting in serious or fatal injury. The Super Air Knife has been engineered for safety and cannot be dead ended. It is safe to operate at higher pressures and meets OSHA standard 1910.242(b).

(5) Model 110003 3" (76mm) Super Air Knives blow chips off the fixture, tools and ways on this boring operation.