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Regular Air Knife Information
Air Knife Systems utilize compressed air for industrial applications. The curtain-like airflow of the Air Knife (a.k.a. air curtain) is used to: dry, clean, remove excess oils, liquids and dust from your application. The Air Knife may also be 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, food processing and paint preparation.
The Regular Air Knife provides good performance with a 30:1 air amplification ratio that is less efficient than the Advanced Air Knife. Air consumption is ~3.4 SCFM per inch at 80 PSIG. The Regular Air Knife is a good choice when a less expensive alternative is required. It has slightly higher noise levels and uses more compressed air than the Advanced Air Knife.
The Regular Air Knife is available in twelve standard IN-STOCK lengths of (76 mm), 6″ (152 mm), 8″ (203 mm), 9″ (229 mm), 12″ (305 mm), 18″ (457 mm), 24″ (610 mm), 30″ (762 mm), 36″ (914 mm), 42″ (1067 mm), 48″ (1219 mm), and 54″ (1372 mm).
Materials of Construction:
AIR KNIFE – The Regular Air Knife is available in both Aluminum and Stainless Steel.
SHIMS – Stainless Steel
Mounting:
There are multiple 1/4-20 mounting holes located on the rear for easy mounting without the need to dismantle the Air Knife. Rigid compressed air pipe can also support your Air Knife!
Shims:
All STREAMTEK Air Knives come with a standard machined .002″ Stainless Steel shim which will work for most applications. If a greater force is required, an additional .002″ shim can be added to open the outlet gap for greater flow.
Compressed Air Inlet(s):
The Regular Air Knife incorporates air inlet(s) at each end* and on the back to allow for flexible air use, air inlet choice and high flow to higher force jets.
* Not included in 3″ (76 mm) models.
Air Supply Filtration
A clean, dry source of compressed air is vital! The Standard Kit includes an auto-drain filter w/ a 5 micron filter, which is properly sized to avoid airflow restriction.