Air Knives deliver a flat sheet of amplified air designed to:
Efficiently blow off water and debris from wide surfaces
Provide high-speed drying or cooling
Air Knives are air amplifiers, using a small amount of filtered compressed air to deliver a powerful, high velocity, laminar sheet of air over wide areas such as moving webs, film, sheets, strips, auto bodies, and other large assemblies and objects. Vortec’s patented design produces increased thrust and velocity, reduced noise, and excellent uniformity.
BENEFITS
More uniform blow off of large surfaces than nozzles or jets
Dries surfaces quickly and thoroughly
Costs significantly less than fans or blowers
Inherently safe, with no guards or rotating equipment
Reduced compressed air usage, versus open nozzles
Easily controlled output
Quiet – meets OSHA requirements
No electrical connections at the target site
Easily mounted and moved
Give a cleaner surface for painting or coating
FEATURES
25 times air amplification over compressed air input
High performance, patented design gives high thrust
Interchangeable shims enable air flow to be adjusted for the specific application
Air Knives available in lengths of 6, 12, 18 and 24 inches (152, 305, 457, 610 mm)
Single compressed air inlet up to 12 inch (305 mm) length; dual inlet on longer models
Instant on/off
No moving parts; no maintenance
Quiet – meets OSHA noise specifications