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EXAIR: Innovating Compressed Air Solutions Since 1983

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EXAIR was founded in 1983 by Roy Sweeney. He saw to it that EXAIR established itself as a leading manufacturer of compressed air products. We operate with the same passion to this very day. We have built a reputation for exceptional customer service, fast shipping and the best innovative products in the industry. We know you can buy from other companies, but we want and will do anything to show you we are here to support you when you need us. That is why we keep so many items in stock on the shelf, meaning if you are in a rush, we can get you what you need. And with our 30-day money-back guarantee, you try our products out risk-free!

EXAIR has a long list of products that are designed to enhance industrial processes by reducing air consumption, increasing safety, and improving efficiency. Offerings include Super Air Knives for blowoff and cleaning, Vortex Tubes for spot cooling, Cabinet Coolers for electrical enclosures, and air-operated vacuums for material handling. Other products like Air Amplifiers, Static Eliminators, and Atomizing Nozzles cater for diverse applications such as drying, coating, and static elimination. Engineered to meet OSHA, CE, RoHS, and REACH standards, EXAIR’s products are used across industries like food and beverage, automotive, and pharmaceuticals, providing energy-efficient solutions to conveying, cooling, coating, and cleaning challenges.

Our team of Application Engineers provide expert technical support, helping customers select a solution for their specific needs. We offer free tools like the Efficiency Lab to evaluate how fast you can get your money back from replacing an inefficient product and a mobile app for interactive product exploration. Our customer-centric approach, backed by fast delivery (99.8% of orders ship on time) and comprehensive technical support, fosters long-term partnerships, making EXAIR a trusted partner in our customers’ growth.

Jordan Shouse, CCASS

Application Engineer

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Case Study: Make Your Case

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At EXAIR, we are committed to providing our customers with the necessary tools to tackle challenges and enhance their workforce training through a comprehensive array of resources known as the Knowledge Base. This collection is systematically organized by various criteria to deliver practical, experience-driven solutions.

In our Knowledge Base, you will discover case studies that showcase how we have assisted customers in enhancing their processes, reducing compressed air consumption to save costs, and improving worker safety. So, today, I would like to discuss how to participate in our case study program, and the opportunity to save up to $1,500.

Our case study program is open to all user type customers, looking to improve their application. The only requirements are to show quantifiable data explaining how improvements were made and photos of the EXAIR solution in the application. This data can show cost savings, time savings, or overall process improvement. Below is a completed case study showing how the use of EXAIR 1122 2″ Flat Super Air Nozzles reduced air consumption and sound levels. Using model 1122, 2″ Flat Super AIr Nozzles, this customer is estimated to save $4,177.63 per year.

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Upon successful completion of an approved case study, you will receive a discount of 15% off of your product purchase, with a max discount value of $1,500. It’s that simple. If you have questions about case studies, 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

EXAIR’s Knowledge Base

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At EXAIR, we are dedicated to equipping our customers with the essential tools to address challenges and train their personnel through a diverse range of offerings, collectively referred to as the Knowledge Base. This resource is organized by various criteria to provide practical, experience-based solutions.

In our Knowledge Base, you will discover case studies that showcase how we have assisted customers in enhancing their processes, reducing compressed air consumption to save costs, and improving worker safety. Additionally, we provide a categorized list of frequently asked questions by product line, a collection of calculators designed to estimate potential savings, and various application examples to illustrate our impact.

We offer a collection of previously recorded webinars that you can access for free at your convenience. These sessions cover a range of topics, including the differences between inefficient and engineered nozzles, static generation, and methods for identifying and repairing leaks. Additionally, our video library features product demonstrations, informal content, and practical tips for maximizing the use of our products. We also provide Application Assistance and an Efficiency Lab, which facilitates tailored recommendations and performance comparisons.

Alongside the extensive resources found in the Knowledge Base, EXAIR boasts a team of skilled Application Engineers who possess expertise across a diverse range of industries and processes. It is likely that one of our engineers has encountered a similar application, and we are eager to assist you in finding the most effective solution.

If you have questions about our Knowledge Base, 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

Identify Real Compressed Air Savings Through EXAIR’s Efficiency Lab

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Many customers may not have the means to test the air consumption of their blowoff solutions. With compressed air being the most expensive utility in a manufacturing facility, it’s important to identify places where you can save money on your overall operating costs. EXAIR manufactures a wide variety of products intended to help you reduce your compressed air usage. If you’re not able to accurately measure the consumption in your own shop, we invite you to send the products to EXAIR for testing. With EXAIR’s Award-Winning Efficiency Lab, just simply box them up and send them to our warehouse in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Once we receive it, our engineers will complete some in-depth testing to determine the compressed air consumption, sound level, and force that your current solution provides. With this information, we’ll be able to compare it to an EXAIR Engineered Solution. This way, we ensure that you receive the best, safest solution possible also capable of saving money through reduced air consumption and improved efficiency.  We’ll send you back a comprehensive report that’ll help you to make the best decision for your company.

I’ve recently been working with a customer that sent in one of the nozzles they’re using across all their CNC machines. They wanted us to test it out and see if we’d be able to offer them something that could reduce their overall compressed air usage. The nozzle was one of the cheap plastic varieties and was attached to a commonly used modular hose. This type of modular hose is not designed for operating under high pressures. These hoses are more suitable for liquid coolant or air that is at or below atmospheric pressure.

After testing, we found that at 80 psig the nozzle consumed 3.85 SCFM and produced a force of 1.92 oz. We also noticed that after 60 psig, the nozzle began to leak due to a poor seal where the nozzle met the brass hex. The EXAIR nozzle most suitable to replace this was the 1108SS. At just 2.5 SCFM at 80 psig, replacing the plastic nozzle with an engineered solution saves them 35% of their overall consumption for this blowoff. With close to 1000 of these nozzles in operation, the air savings can add up quickly!!

In addition to increasing efficiency, replacing these nozzles also greatly increases overall worker safety. The sound level is reduced from 73 dBA to just 58 dBA and EXAIR’s nozzles also adhere to OSHA 1910.242(b). The plastic nozzles could be dead-ended, posing a hazard that can result in costly fines. These fines are assessed per infraction, so having multiple non-compliant nozzles can easily get very expensive if you’re subject to an unannounced visit by an OSHA inspector.

If you think you may have an opportunity to improve upon your existing blowoff methods, give us a call. We’ll be happy to take a closer look and have you send the product back to EXAIR for a quick trial in our Efficiency Lab. You’ll be glad you did!

Tyler Daniel, CCASS

Application Engineer

E-mal: TylerDaniel@exair.com

Twitter: @EXAIR_TD