Air Knife Systems utilize compressed air for industrial applications. The curtain like airflow of the Air Knife is the most efficient way to dry, clean, remove excess oils and liquids, dust, and cool. The Air Knife is used for Printing and labeling, part or component cooling, Converting and Packaging, Films and Laminating, Form and Fill, Sheet and Web Materials, Bag opening/fill operations, Conveying or hold down, Food Processing, Paint preparation and drying.
Provides the best performance with a 40:1 air amplification ratio, making it the most efficient. Air consumption is ~2.9 SCFM per inch at 80 PSIG. The Advanced Air Knife is normally the best choice due to it's lower noise levels and less air consumption than the Regular Air Knife at same pressure.
Advanced Air Knife Comparison |
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Temperature Rating |
Corrosion Rating |
Aluminum Regular Air Knife |
275ºF (135ºC) |
Good |
Stainless Steel (Type 303) Regular Air Knife |
400ºF (204ºC) |
Excellent |
*Stainless Steel (Type 316) Regular Air Knife
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800ºF (427ºC) |
Excellent |
*Available upon special request |
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