The compressed air exhausts through a gap which is set with a shim. Force and flow may be adjusted by installing different shims. Shim sets for aluminum Super Air Knives include a .001", (0.03mm) Amber color, .003", (0.08mm) Green color, and .004", (0.10mm) thick plastic Tan color plastic shims. All Super Air Knives have a .002", (0.05mm) thick Shim installed. Shim sets for stainless steel Super Air Knives include (3) .002", (0.05mm) stainless steel shims. PVDF Super Air Knife shim sets include (3) .002", (0.05mm) PTFE shims. Super Air Knife kits include a shim set.
Applications:
- Part cleaning
- Chip removal
- Liquid blowoff
- Part cooling
- Material conveying
- Part ejection
- Fiber conveying
- Air assist
Features:
- Reduced compressed air cost
- 10 dBA average noise reduction
- Conserve compressed air
- Improved blowoff performance
- Compact
- Improved safety
- Meets OSHA noise level requirements
- Meets OSHA pressure requirements
- Improved production
EXAIR manufactures a wide selection of Air Nozzles and Jets, which are divided into two groups. The first group includes Air Nozzles and Jets that deliver force up to 22 ounces (624 grams) and are suitable for most applications. The second group includes Air Nozzles that produce high force up to 23 lbs (10,43 kg) where additional reach and force are required.
Materials:
- Type 303 Stainless Steel - high temperatures, corrosive environments. Max temp 800 ° F (426 ° C)
- Type 316 Stainless Steel - high temperatures, corrosive environments, and mechanical wear. Max temp 1000 ° F (538 ° C)
- Brass - general purpose applications. Max temp 400 ° F (204 ° C)
- Zinc aluminum alloy - general purpose applications. Max temp 250 ° F (121 ° C)
- PEEK Plastic - replaces metals in harsh environments. Offers chemical resistance and is non-marring. Max temp 320 ° F (160 ° C).
