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March Press Release

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EXAIR, a prominent name in engineering solutions, has unveiled a new brand identity as we embark on our next phase of growth. This revitalized approach underscores the company’s forward-looking vision and commitment to innovation. With a rich history of serving the industry, EXAIR remains dedicated to delivering top-tier compressed air solutions. The updated branding embodies the same level of innovation and meticulous attention to detail that has characterized our company’s engineering and product design since its founding.

For over four decades, EXAIR has established itself as a leader in engineering excellence, product dependability, and enduring customer relationships. The company’s new identity embodies its ongoing commitment to innovation and a forward-thinking approach, while also reinforcing its foundational values. Although the logo has been updated, EXAIR’s high standards remain intact. This refreshed branding signifies continued growth and enhanced capabilities, affirming our company’s dedication to providing industrial customers with the same quality and responsiveness that have defined its legacy.

From Kirk Edwards, President of EXAIR: “I, for one, have been staring at the current EXAIR logo for 26 years – it represents where we came from and the hard work it took to get here. We have gained a lot of trust through performance, reliability, and our customer relationships under that logo. That trust earned will remain because it is, after all, the result of our people, customers, and commitment to doing things the right way. This brand refresh represents our strong and successful past while embracing new customer demands, emerging markets, and changing industries.”

The updated brand identity reflects EXAIR’s commitment to innovation and strategic direction in providing engineering solutions that yield tangible results. Customers and partners can continue to rely on the approachable expertise and reliable support that have established EXAIR’s strong reputation, now enhanced by a visual and messaging framework that embodies progress and creativity.

In the coming months, EXAIR will roll out the new branding across its digital platforms, marketing materials, and product packaging, with a public unveiling scheduled for the upcoming Grainger Trade Show. For further details, please visit EXAIR’s website or reach out to the applications engineering team for assistance and product information.

If you have questions about our rebranding, or anything regarding EXAIR and our products, please do not hesitate to reach out.

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

Axial vs. Deflector: Which BETE Fan Nozzle Really Makes the Cut?

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Since BETE became part of the EXAIR family back in 2024, we’ve been able to offer a much deeper bench of spray technology to solve the more complex fluid delivery problems our customers face. When you need precision in a spray process, choosing the right pattern is just as critical as the fluid you’re pumping. Fan nozzles are the go-to when you need a flat sheet of liquid with a specific impact. Whether you’re washing down a conveyor or applying a thin coating to a part, the goal is uniform distribution and, often, high force.

There are two primary ways these fan patterns are created: axial and deflector. With an axial fan nozzle, the liquid exits through an orifice and naturally widens into a flat spray. These are great for general cleaning and washing because they provide a tapered edge. This is perfect for overlapping multiple nozzles on a header to get seamless, uniform coverage across a wide area without any “light” spots between nozzles.

Then you have deflector-style nozzles. In this design, the fluid hits an external surface after exiting the orifice, which “peels” the liquid into an extra-wide fan. Because the fluid is deflected, these nozzles can achieve a much higher impact at lower flow rates, making them ideal for heavy-duty scrubbing, rinsing, or suppressing dust.

We see these used across a ton of different industries because of that versatility. In food and beverage, they’re a staple for bottle and container washing. In the steel industry, you’ll find them cooling down rolls or applying lubricants. They even play a huge role in fire protection, specifically in deluge systems where you need to move a lot of water quickly and accurately.

The main takeaway is that fan nozzles are the best choice whenever you have relative motion between the nozzle and the target. If you have a product moving down a line that needs to be wetted, coated, or cleaned, a fan pattern is likely the most efficient way to get it done.

Between EXAIR’s compressed air expertise and BETE’s industrial spray nozzle catalog, we can help you spec out the right nozzle for the job. Give us a call and we’ll walk through the flow rates and spray angles your application requires.

Tyler Daniel

Application Engineer

E-mail: TylerDaniel@EXAIR.com

Physics and the Tank Cleaning Nozzle

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After boot camp, the Navy sent me to Machinist’s Mate A-School to learn about shipboard steam propulsion plants. The first week was a course called Propulsion Engineering Basics. Since we were learning about how to use steam to move something (turbine blades), the class started off with a lesson on Hero’s Engine:

1,500 years before Isaac Newton put his Third Law of Motion in writing, Hero (or Heron) of Alexandria described this device that would demonstrate that, for every action (in this case, steam discharging from the tubes’ nozzles) there is an equal and opposite reaction (rotary motion of the apparatus), just like Newton said. Some say Hero made one and displayed it for public amusement, but evidence of that is sketchy. In any case, it DOES work.

Another demonstration of Newton’s Third Law is familiar to golfers & lawn care enthusiasts: the rotating sprinkler:

The action of the water exiting the nozzles at an angle causes a reaction, in the form of rotary motion of the sprinkler head.

Another practical application of Newton’s Third Law is an industrial one: tank cleaning. Some tanks have access ports or utility holes, so personnel can physically enter, or at least stick a sprayer inside to clean the walls. Oftentimes, though, they might contain materials that are toxic, harmful, or just plain messy, and any penetrations in the tank that need to be covered or sealed off are potential leak points. So, instead of manually sticking a spraying device inside & moving it around, you need something that’ll fit through a small opening and sprays in every direction.

BETE Spray Performance Engineering (a division of EXAIR) offers a number of solutions for tank cleaning/washing, in both stationary (sprays in all directions all the time) and rotating (kind of like the rotating sprinkler in the video above). If you want to know more about the stationary ones, my buddy Jordan Shouse wrote a detailed blog about The Power of the BETE HydroClaw recently.

If you want to know about the rotating types, you’re in luck because I’m going to get to those RIGHT NOW. The BETE HydroWhirl® series come in a variety of configurations and materials of construction. We’re going to look at four of them specifically:

HydroWhirl Stinger — these compact, rotating tank cleaning nozzles are made of 316L Stainless Steel with a 32 Ra surface finish, so they’re FDA compliant. They’ve got Zirconia ceramic bearings, so they’re made for long service life and extreme chemical corrosion resistance.

HydroWhirl Mini — like the Stingers, they’re FDA compliant, with 316L Stainless Steel construction with a 32 Ra finish. They have PEEK slide bearings for longevity and minimal maintenance. They’re suitable for small tanks (up to 6.5 feet in diameter.)

HydroWhirl Poseidon — these are made of FDA compliant, corrosion resistant PTFE, these are ideal for CIP (Clean-In-Place) applications commonly encountered in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical facilities. The slower spinning design makes for longer dwell times for the spray, for greater cleaning impact.

HydroWhirl Disc — this one’s made of 316L Stainless Steel with a PTFE slide bearing. It’s fully submersible, self-flushing, and suitable for small-to-medium size tanks. The rotating, high impact spray produces a pattern with consistent repetition for highly efficient & effective tank cleaning.

Lastly, since we’ve been watching videos, here’s one that shows a HydroWhirl Stinger in action:

If you’d like to find out more, give me a call.

Russ Bowman, CCASS

Application Engineer
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Take Advantage of the BETE Spray Laboratory

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EXAIR is a leader in engineered compressed air solutions and static elimination, and BETE is renowned for engineered spray nozzle and spraying systems.  Ever since the merger, we have worked closely together to create a unique market appeal.  In this blog, I wish to cover an important department of BETE, the Spray Lab. 

The Spray Lab features a state-of-the-art research laboratory dedicated to focusing on complex challenges to support research and development efforts.  We test, so that you can get accurate values for your process.  BETE excels with high-quality nozzles for various spray applications, providing fit and function for our customers. Using advanced tools such as test stands, computer modeling, and in-house manufacturing capabilities, BETE’s Spray Lab improves confidence in the solutions it offers for your process.

Running the BETE’s Spray Lab, we have experts that can manage every aspect of a spraying system. Working closely with our clients to define their goals and limitations, they conduct physical tests to evaluate critical parameters such as droplet size, spray reach, and spray angle.  BETE also can use advanced computational fluid dynamics software to simulate the behavior of the droplets that would integrate into the process.  It can optimize the performance and find any shortfalls before manufacturing starts.  With the manufacturing facility located adjacent to the lab, the design team works together with the production team to create tailored solutions.  Overall, the Spray Lab offers a wide range of resources, allowing them to explore various types of applications and to evaluate the effectiveness of misting nozzles.

For more information about EXAIR and BETE, you can view our websites at www.EXAIR.com or www.BETE.com .  We would be happy to hear from you. 

John Ball
Application Engineer
Email: johnball@exair.com
Twitter: @EXAIR_jb