Air Knife

Exair's Super Air Knife offers a more efficient way to clean, dry, or cool parts, webs, or conveyors. It delivers a uniform sheet of laminar airflow across the entire length with a hard-hitting force.

Exair Corporation

Dec 18th, 2019

Super Air Knife

Super Air Knife

It reduces compressed air usage and noise when compared to other blowoffs. Air amplification ratios (entrained air to compressed air) of 40:1 are produced. Meets OSHA maximum dead-end pressure and noise requirements.

There are no interruptions or “dead spots”, which means all surfaces are dried or cleaned. The Super Air Knife is available in aluminum, stainless steel, or PVDF for corrosive and high temperature applications.

Even at high pressures of 80 psig (5.5 BAR), the sound level is surprisingly quiet at 69 dBA for most applications.

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