Tag: FAQ

NEMA What?

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With the Summer heat beating down most of the nation this week and the calls for Cabinet Cooler Systems are like the temperatures, through the roof, I thought it would be good to discuss the different NEMA types.  EXAIR offers our Cabinet Cooler Systems in three different NEMA types, 12, 4, and 4X.  Below is a description of what each is suitable for.

NEMA Type 12

NEMA Type 12 enclosures are general purpose use enclosures.  These are designed for indoor use and are designed to provide protection against dust, falling dirt, and dripping non corrosive liquids.  This is generally what the enclosures on most metal-cutting machines are rated.  These enclosures are only available for non-hazardous areas.  An enclosure with a NEMA Type 12 may or may not have a gasket seal on the door and on all electrical knockouts.  The EXAIR NEMA Type 12 Cabinet Cooler Systems for these units are available in cooling capacities from 550 – 5600 BTU/hr. along with continuous operation or thermostat control, non-hazardous purge, high temperature operation, and with the EXAIR Electronic Temperature Control.

NEMA Type 4

NEMA Type 4 enclosures are designed to be watertight / weatherproof.  These enclosures are not corrosion resistant but they are able to protect the inside of the enclosure from  a minimum of 65 GPM from a 1″ nozzle delivered from a distance of 10′ for 5 minutes.  These are found in wash down areas where Stainless Steel is not needed along with outside where corrosion is not a concern.  These units can be used on a NEMA Type 12 enclosure for added protection against oil or dirt in the air.  The EXAIR NEMA Type 4 Cabinet Cooler Systems are available in cooling capacities from 550 – 5600 BTU/hr. along with continuous operation or thermostat control, non-hazardous purge, high temperature operation, and with the EXAIR Electronic Temperature Control.

NEMA Type 4X

NEMA Type 4X enclosures are designed with the same specifications as a NEMA Type 4 enclosure with the addition of corrosion resistance.   This means the enclosure must be sealed against wash down and be resistant to corrosion.  The corrosion can come from a chemical or environmental conditions such as a food process wash down or outdoors near the ocean such as on an oil rig or ship dock.  The EXAIR NEMA Type 4X Cabinet Cooler Systems are available in cooling capacities from 550 – 5600 BTU/hr. along with continuous operation or thermostat control, non-hazardous purge, high temperature operation, and 316 stainless steel.

If you have a questions about which EXAIR Cabinet Cooler System is the best fit for your enclosure or you need help sizing the system, feel free to give us a call.  You can also find our Cabinet Cooler Sizing Guide here on the website.

Brian Farno
Application Engineer
BrianFarno@EXAIR.com
@EXAIR_BF

Review the Tape, Evaluate, Improve

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With the first track day of the year under my belt it’s now time to start looking at what I could have done better and make the next track day an even bigger success.   This will be done over the next month or so and I will use pictures, video, and even tire inspection to figure out what I could have done better.   Much like a football team reviews tape and prepares for their next game.

Here at EXAIR we offer a service which is similar to this style of review.  The EXAIR Efficiency Lab will let you send in your blowoff device and we will run it through the paces to find an intelligent compressed air product that will perform better than the previous method.  This is a free service that we offer to any and all customers.  Not only will we tell you what your unit is consuming and possibly costing you to operate but we will show you which of our products will perform the same and how much air and money you will save.   The best part is it’s all for free.

If you have an application that you are trying to improve, let us know and we’ll get you the information to send a test piece in to the EXAIR Efficiency Lab.

Brian Farno
Application Engineer
BrianFarno@EXAIR.com
@EXAIR_BF

Replace the Worry with a Song

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Everyone has something that they can’t stop thinking about at some point in time.  Many of us have those nagging worries, or things we haven’t gotten around to fixing yet. Many of us also get that song stuck in our head.  I always get the theme song to Sanford & Son stuck in my head and proceed to whistle it around the office causing others to sing it for the rest of the day as well.

For most of the engineers here we are constantly thinking of compressed air and ways to save.  I know the Professor is always thinking about new ways to save compressed air and how to broadcast his message to the masses.   For some of our customers the amount of compressed air they are wasting is often on their mind and that is where we can help. We understand the efficiency of your compressed air is one of those areas lower on the priority list, but still rolling around in the back of your head. We know that once you get enough time to address your compressed air, another fire needs to be put out or your boss hands you another top priority project.

Let EXAIR be worried about the amount of compressed air you are wasting, with minimal information and time we can help you reduce the inefficiencies in your processes.  You should have the luxury of getting songs stuck in your head because you know your compressed air is being used efficiently and effectively.

If you have compressed air on the brain, give us a call and we’ll help you get the waste off your mind and might even be able to suggest a song to celebrate.

Brian Farno
Application Engineer
BrianFarno@EXAIR.com
@EXAIR_BF

Specials

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I know we blog a good amount about having all catalog products in stock and ready to ship same day if we receive the order by 3:30 P.M. EST.  We also blog a good amount about how we can go outside of the box and make specials for customers that may even be a combination of a few products.  This week I had a customer who wanted an Ion Air Cannon without the Ionization.  After looking at the Super Air Amplifiers he said, “No, I need the adjustability of the Ion Air Cannon.”  So I simply told him no problem.   We can take our standard 120022, 2″ Super Air Amplifier, and bolt it right to the stand for an Ion Air Cannon.

Though not a production piece, we have made this from time to time. It is just one example of how here at EXAIR we go the extra mile to ensure you get not only what you need but also what you want and in a quick manner.  The turn around time for this special is 2-3 days from the date of order.  That means in less than a week you can have a custom Super Air Amplifier at your door that is not a catalog product.   I know some companies that you can’t even get their catalog products in less than a week.

If you have any questions or see something on our site that you think, “I need something like that but just a bit different”, then give us a call.  We’ll do whatever we can to make sure you get the right product for your compressed air application.

Brian Farno
Application Engineer
BrianFarno@EXAIR.com
@EXAIR_BF