Month: March 2015

Back At Ya!

Published on by Brian FarnoLeave a comment

This may not be big news as it happens almost every month.  EXAIR is continuing to grow our product line and this time it is something we have never done before.  This new EXAIR Engineered Solution doesn’t blow debris away, instead, it all comes back towards you.   Why would you want this you ask?  What does this new-fangled contraption look like?  Both of those questions will be answered below.

To answer the first question, why would you ever want debris to come back at you?  Well, this isn’t for just blowing any part or area out, this nozzle has been designed for a special purpose – to blow out pipes, tubes, extrusions, and even some blind holes or pockets.   This is ideal when working on a piping system that you may need to clean out and don’t want to push debris further into the system.   It is a quick and easy way to clean out chips from a saw cut operation for tubing or extrusion.  The nozzle could even be used to clean out cylinders or crank shaft openings on engine blocks.

So what is the name of this new nozzle and what does it look like?

What does it look like already!
What does it look like already!

 

The EXAIR Model 1006SS - Back Blow Nozzle
The EXAIR Model 1006SS – Back Blow Nozzle

This is it, the EXAIR model 1006SS Back Blow Nozzle.   The nozzle features a 1/4″ FNPT air inlet, a 3/4″ O.D. to fit into piping, extrusion, or holes, and two flats which allow for the use of a 5/8″ wrench to install the nozzle.   The nozzle is constructed of 316 Stainless Steel, utilizes  22 SCFM when operated at 80 psig, gives off 80 dBA and is designed for use with 7/8″ to 4″ I.D. pipe, tube, or holes.

The unit will also be available on our Safety Air Guns with Chip Shields to offer cleaning excellence and protection for the operators.  Like all of the stock EXAIR products, this is available with our 30 day guarantee.   So if you are not sure whether this nozzle will work on your application, give us a call, get one in, and put it through the paces.   If the Back Blow nozzle doesn’t meet your needs, simply let us know within 30 days from the date of purchase and we will take it back and provide you full credit.

If you want to discuss this nozzle or any other compressed air application, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Brian Farno
Application Engineer
BrianFarno@EXAIR.com
@EXAIR_BF

 

Finger Face – Tsahl Levent-Levl , Creative Commons License, Some Rights Reserved

 

 

 

Is it Blue or is it White?

Published on by Dave WoernerLeave a comment

Last night I’m browsing around my favorite social media sites, and I’m flooded with images of THE dress which is clearly white and gold (and clearly over exploited). Even though everyone says it is blue and black. How do you get blue and black confused with white and gold? Turns out that science is involved. People much smarter than me have pointed out that this is simple optical illusion (see the photo below). I don’t think the people taking the picture meant to trick everyone, but I wouldn’t be surprised, if they did.

Here is another example

Color Letter
The blocks containing “A” and “B” are the same color

This optical illusion had me very concerned. Two of our product lines use a white label or a blue label to differentiate between products.

Take for instance the High Powered Cold Gun and the Standard Cold Gun. The labels are the similar, but one is white and one is blue.

Cold Gun Lineup
Standard Cold Gun (Left) has a white label High Powered Cold Gun (right) blue label.

The Standard Cold Gun will generate 1,000 BTU/HR of cooling, and The High Powered Cold Gun can generate up to 2,000 BTU/HR. of cooling. I would hate for someone to confuse the two units.

Or look at the Reversible Drum Vac versus the High Lift Reversible Drum Vac?

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High Lift Reversible Drum Vac (left) Blue/Black Label. Reversible Drum Vac (right) Blue/White Label

The High Lift Reversible Drum Vac will lift liquids up to 15 feet vertically. The Reversible Drum Vac can pump 55 gallons in 90 seconds but is limited to 9′ vertical lift.

Could these products be confused, if someone takes a photo with lighting from the back? Sure, they could given the correct conditions, but the labels also say the “High Power” or “High Lift”. I think we can still tell the difference between the products. Man, that’s a relief. Here is a link to another photo of the dress. I was tricked, clearly it is black and blue.

Dave Woerner
Application Engineer
@EXAIR_DW
DaveWoerner@EXAIR.com

 

“A” and “B” image courtesy of Rob Lee. Creative Commons License

 

 

Super Air Knife Removes Dust In Furniture Application

Published on by Lee EvansLeave a comment

One of the biggest disruptions to the home furniture business in the latter half of the 20th century was the introduction of self-assembled units.  Consumers found more attractive prices for items they put together themselves, and manufacturers found a way to expand their markets.

This change, coupled with the advances in CNC machining, has led to a booming industry.  And, EXAIR Super Air Knives provide a solution within this industry that allows the manufacturer of component based furniture to package their items with better quality and at higher production rates.

SAK at IKEA 2
Cutting and routing machine

The application involved cutting and routing components in the machine above.  The machining is precise, but the manufacturer found that the bottom of the pieces held an undesirable dust, and they needed a way to remove the dust before packaging.

SAK at IKEA 1
Super Air Knife installed to blow off dust from the bottom of finished pieces

The solution was to install a Super Air Knife onto the machine, below the track rollers used to guide the ejected parts.  When the wood pieces travel over the Super Air Knife, the dust is blown away and they are completely ready for packaging.

Installing the Super Air Knife improved product quality and increased production throughput by removing a wasteful and needless process of hand treating each piece.

If you have a similar application or problem, contact an EXAIR Application Engineer.

Lee Evans
Application Engineer
LeeEvans@EXAIR.com
@EXAIR_LE