When it comes to blowoff, cooling, and ventilation, most people will immediately think of a fan as the best option for these needs. It makes sense. People use fans everywhere. They’re in the kitchen, the gym, your car, pretty much anywhere you go, there will be a situation where a fan is used. But what about industrial use? Is it the best option? Is it the only option? This is something that the majority of people probably haven’t thought of, but if you have, you may have found your head, well…spinning.

Here at EXAIR, we have thought about it, and have come up with some of the most innovative and cutting edge designs for point of use compressed air products on the market. The EXAIR Super Air Amplifier is one of those products. The Super Air Amplifier features a patented design that incorporates a unique shim to ensure the precise positioning of its component parts, thereby delivering a consistent volume of compressed air at specific intervals directed towards the center. The jets of air generate a continuous, high-velocity outflow that spans the entire cross-sectional area of the output flow. Furthermore, additional ambient air is drawn into the unit, leading to increased amplification ratios. The optimized airflow from the outlet reduces wind shear, resulting in sound levels that are generally three times lower than those of conventional air movers.

Fans, on the other hand, function differently from the Super Air Amplifier. Many of the fans used for cooling are centrifugal style fans which are also known as blowers. These systems use an impeller that consists of a central shaft with blades that form a circle around a central opening. Blowers produce a high volume of air at a high velocity and low pressure. Fans can take up a significant amount of space, and can require a fair amount of maintenance over the course of their operating lifetime. An additional, and arguably more significant drawback, is that a blower raises the temperature of the air being expelled, which diminishes the air’s capacity to absorb further heat and efficiently provide cooling.

Simply put, Super Air Amplifiers are a cost-effective alternative to blower systems and can be more efficient in certain situations. They are able to amplify the airflow without the need for electricity or moving parts, and their laminar output makes them a simpler and more effective and reliable option. In many cases, Super Air Amplifiers can provide the same level of performance as blowers at a fraction of the cost. This makes them a practical choice for businesses looking to save money without sacrificing functionality.

If you have any questions about the Super Air Amplifier, or any of our other EXAIR products, please do not hesitate to reach out. Our group of specialized Application Engineers will be happy to assist you in any way we can.

Jason Kirby
Application Engineer
Email: jasonkirby@exair.com
Twitter: @EXAIR_jk