Posted to News on 26th Sep 2014, 10:36
De-ionisation Air Knives cut operating costs and boost quality
Air Control Industries is launching a range of De-ionisation Air Knives that, compared with the alternatives, are claimed to offer operating cost savings of up to 70 per cent.
Dust contamination is a significant problem in many areas of industry - especially where the product needs to be painted, decorated or laminated. Rectifying dust problems can have large associated costs. With claimed operating cost savings of up to 70 per cent and 50 per cent greater efficiency compared to competitive systems, Air Control Industries' De-ionisation Air Knives offer major benefits. In addition, there is the resulting significant benefit of fewer rejects due to surface imperfections on finished products.
ACI's De-ionisation Air Knives are based on the company's standard units that are used for cleaning, cooling and drying operations, but have a powerful ionisation bar attached to ionise delivered air and neutralise static charges for more effective cleaning.
The blower (typically rated between 5.5 and 7.5kW) produces a high volume of air that exits from the air knife in a fast laminar flow (110m/s) at a pressure of around 7bar. This ensures particles such as swarf and dust are removed effectively, with the electrostatic charge neutralised to prevent re-attraction.
De-ionisation Air Knives are available in a range of standard lengths up to 3000mm and custom-engineered units can be supplied. A further option is EX compliance for applications hazardous environments. Additionally there is a range of accessories available including filters, pipework, flow valves, silencers, acoustic enclosures and remote monitoring systems.
Follow the link for more information about the De-ionisation Air Knives from Air Control Industries.
