Month: September 2013

Ionizing Point Best Thing for Static on Trim Scrap in Cyclone Separator

Published on by Neal RakerLeave a comment

This application came in from our distributor (AYRFUL) in Argentina. They had a customer who is recycling film scraps. The scrap material is conveyed into a cyclone separator. The problem is that the scrap becomes charged with static as a result of the motions and interactions within the conveying pipe. This results in the scrap sticking to itself and to the parts of the cyclone separator inside. The problem is so bad that it becomes almost impossible to separate the material when it comes time to clear it out of the cyclone separator once clogged.

After discussing the challenges the customer faced in trying to keep their cyclone up and running, we decided to recommend that the customer utilize 4 pieces of EXAIR’s Model 7199 Ionizing Point and 1 piece of Model 7941 (4 outlet Power Supply) to neutralize the static within the cyclone.

The ionizing Points would be attached by means of inserting through the wall of the inlet pipe of the cyclone separator.

Ion Point

cyclone

The existing blower moving air into the cyclone separator will do the job of carrying the positive and negative ions into the cyclone separator and keep it and the contents at a neutral state.

If you have a similar problem, contact us to discuss the application. We would be glad to help with our full range of static eliminators to address your application issues.

Neal Raker, Application Engineer
nealraker@exair.com

Keep it Simple

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wierd camper

My son and his wife invited me to go on a camping trip with them. I was expecting a tent and a campfire. Quite the opposite! They had cable TV, WiFi service, microwave, and believe it or not air conditioning.  I had to question what the point is to camping if you really haven’t left home. My curiosity got the better of me so I did a little internet surfing (on their tablet connected to WiFi) to see what extent people go to take their home with them. The picture to the right by far topped them all. How easily we can get distracted from the real objective; to enjoy the simple life, outdoors.

nozzle

Compressed air conservation is no different, people often over-complicate their objective; to save compressed air in a simple way which keeps employees safe. I recently visited a plant that implemented a compressed air conservation program by limiting the size of compressed air lines. I had to chuckle when I saw that the operators had  “T” together two air lines to get the flow needed to get the job done. Instead of a broad brush approach, they should have installed engineered nozzles appropriate for each application. EXAIR engineered nozzle products cover a huge breadth of applications and can be installed to minimize air use while maintaining a safe workplace.

These type of nozzles use the high velocity compressed air exiting the small orifices to draw in surrounding air and adding it the overall air stream. Thus providing 25 times or more air than the volume of compressed air used. EXAIR has a broad line of engineered nozzle suitable for most any application.

Would you like to save on compressed air but not sacrifice performance? Please call our application engineers and they will help you select the right product for your application. EXAIR then backs it up with a 30 day unconditional guarantee. If within that time you are not satisfied for any reason, you can return it for full credit.

Joe Panfalone
Application Engineer
Phone (513) 671-3322
Fax (513) 671-3363
Web: http://www.exair.com
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Fast Is Good … Faster Is Better

Published on by Brian FarnoLeave a comment

Over the past month or so my oldest daughter has been enjoying driving around the backyard in her Power Wheels Jeep.  So much, that her Grandmother decided to get my nephew his own to join in on the fun.  The one she purchased was used and needed just a little bit of work before it was “road worthy”.  So the first stop was the interwebs.  The first site I found was a community of people who modify and customize “their” Power Wheels.

While I was just looking for some simple advice on how to tighten the steering and what the best replacement battery is, I found much more information on how to crank up the speed and make the cars more fun (of course all of this is just to let the kids enjoy their toys more)… It’s never for the parents gain.  Well here’s a video that may prove otherwise.

Now, most of the modifications that I have been looking at are for a better quality vehicle, maybe to add a little speed when needed.  The good news is, now that I have found this community full of people who have the experience I lack I know that I can count on them to have the answers when I need it and to get the full knowledge of not just one person but a good number of people.   Here at EXAIR it is just like the online community I found, except we can also be reached by phone and we deal in compressed air instead of Power Wheels.  We’re always going to make sure that your questions and applications get answers that are straight, to the point and are backed with years of experience.   Then to top it all off we will ship items from stock same day.  So not only do you get a quick answer, you will even get your product quickly.  Even after the sales we are still here for support of any of our products.

So if you need an answer fast, and a product that follows that answer, contact us.

Brian Farno
Application Engineer
BrianFarno@EXAIR.com
@EXAIR_BF

Humidity and Dust vs. EXAIR Cabinet Cooler

Published on by Lee EvansLeave a comment

Often times, an end user or OEM will contact EXAIR for help with Cabinet Coolers. Most often the need comes from an installed cabinet experiencing overheating conditions.  But, there are a large number of applications seeking EXAIR Cabinet Coolers on the front end, before installation or even construction of the enclosure.

For example, an end user of our product overseas needed to cool a single circuit board to ensure continuous operation. Keeping the device cool and dry in an open environment would have proved difficult due to high local humidity.  So, an enclosure was constructed and an EXAIR Cabinet Cooler was used to not only regulate the air temperature, but also the stabilize relative humidity within the enclosure to 45%.

Cabinet Drawing

Another international end user sent me a number of schematics for a new installation.  The proposed enclosure is already in use in other locations, but is experiencing high rates of failure due to high levels of ambient dust.  Using the Cabinet Cooler Sizing Guide we were able to determine heat load and the proper Cabinet Cooler model number. A benefit beyond the cooling capacity of a Cabinet Cooler system, is the ability to place a positive purge on the enclosure. This purge is helpful in non-hazardous, dusty and dirty environments. The positive air flow into the enclosure prevents dust from entering (of course, any vents or filters will need to be sealed).

Whether the environment is humid or dusty, we have a suitable solution to cool an enclosure using EXAIR Cabinet Coolers. Contact an Application Engineer with any questions.

Lee Evans
Application Engineer
LeeEvans@EXAIR.com
@EXAIR_LE