SHOCKING! One Project Leads To Another

Here at EXAIR, we always have a promotion going. At this time of year, static electricity is running rampant due to the low moisture content in the air. This is easily seen in my garage, where I currently have several projects going. One of which includes a 1″ thick piece of rigid foam insulation, and another part of that same project includes about 10 sheets of drywall.

The main wall that started the project.
Before, there wasn’t even a frame there.

That project, finishing a basement area, also included making some plywood built-ins. Well, if you have ever cut plywood, then you know it can be quite dusty. Put that in a small space and just the dust floating in the air during these dry months resulted in the sheet of rigid foam which was standing up away from the cutting area now holding a nice layer of fine dust to the surface. This dust was all attracted to the surface by the static charge. The charge on the surface was ramped up from the movement to get it into the garage from the store, with lots of friction, attachment, and detachment. I could definitely benefit from something like the Gen4 Ion Air Gun to blow down the sheet and remove anything on the surface before I take it into the house for the project.

I made one cut on a sheet of plywood about 8 feet away from this foam insulation sheet. All the light-colored areas are sawdust that is now hanging on the surface.

Well, if I were to order the Gen4 Ion Air Gun Kit through the current EXAIR promotion, I would also be receiving a free A/C Sensor pen which I could have used to help me trace where voltage is present in our dryer, which decided to break in the middle of the basement project. Luckily, I was able to trace it down to a thermal fuse that had buildup on it. Thankfully, we now have the repair parts on order.

If your facility has dry ambient conditions right now in these winter months, and you are starting to struggle with sheets clinging together, packaging material clinging to products, or operators complaining of nuisance shocks from aspects of their daily tasks, we have a product that can help. Best of all, we have a promotion to deliver a FREE A/C Sensor pen with any EXAIR Static Eliminator purchase.

Whether you need a fixed solution like the Gen4 Super Ion Air Knife, Intellistat Ion Air Nozzle, or Gen4 Ion Air Cannon, maybe you need something that can travel from one workstation to another or is handheld like our Gen4 Ion Air Gun Kit, or the Intellistat Ion Air Gun. Maybe you don’t have compressed air available like I didn’t in the basement. As long as you have access to a standard 120 VAC 3 prong US plug or 230 VAC, then you can use one of the Gen4 Ionizing Points, a Gen4 Ionizing Bar, or even the Varistat Benchtop Ionizer. See the page at the link below for all the offerings and make sure you use the promotional part numbers to get the free A/C Sensor pen which can be used for electrical troubleshooting for free!

If you aren’t sure which static eliminator will be the best fit for your current application, I and the entire Application Engineer team are here to help. We all have knowledge and experience with the products and a wide variety of backgrounds, so we can help determine the best path forward for you and your teamContact one of us today.

Brian Farno, MBA – CCASS Application Engineer

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Super Air Amplifiers – Adjustability for Blowoff, Drying, Cooling, Circulation and Ventilation

The Super Air Amplifier is a powerful, efficient, and quiet air mover. Applications currently in place include blowoff, drying, cooling, circulation and ventilation. Sizes from 3/4″ to 8″ are available to best match the air volume that is necessary to achieve the process goals. There are a couple of ways to change the performance of the Super Air Amplifier if either a small or large change to the output flow is required.AirAmplifiers

The chart below shows the Total Output Flow for each of the 6 models. As an example, the Model 120021 or 121021, when operated at 60 PSIG of compressed air supply, will have a total output flow of 120 SCFM. These same devices when operated at 80 PSIG will have a total flow of 146 SCFM. By simply using a pressure regulation device on the compressed air supply, the output performance can be tuned to match the desired outcome.

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For those applications where much greater flow and/or force is needed, the option of installing a thicker shim is available.  The Super Air Amplifiers are supplied with a 0.003″ shim installed (the 8″ model 120028, has a 0.009″ shim as standard) and can be fitted with shims of thicknesses of 0.006″ or 0.009″ (the 8″ model has an optional 0.015″ shim.) Installation of a thicker shim increases the slotted air gap, allowing for a greater amount of controlled air flow.  As a general rule, doubling the shim thickness will double the air flow rates.

Super Air Amplifier Shims
Patented* Shim Design for Super Air Amplifiers

The Super Air Amplifier design provides for a constant, high velocity outlet flow across the entire cross sectional area,.  The balanced outlet flow minimizes wind shear to produce sound levels that are typically three times quieter than other air movers. By regulating the compressed air supply pressure and use of the optional shims, adjustability and flexibility of the unit is wide ranging and sure to meet your process needs.

If you have questions regarding the Super Air Amplifier, or would like to talk about any EXAIR Intelligent Compressed Air® Product, feel free to contact EXAIR and myself or one of our Application Engineers can help you determine the best solution.

Brian Bergmann
Application Engineer

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*Patent #5402938

Flexible Stay Set Hoses

Adjustability and flexibility have been common themes for some of my recent blog posts. The EXAIR Flexible Stay Set Hoses certainly exhibit those same characteristics and more. For applications where frequent re-positioning of the air product, whether it be a Super Air Nozzle or Jet, or small Super Air Knife, the Flexible Stay Set Hoses are ideal.  Simply mount the hose near the area of application, and bend and shape it to deliver the air flow precisely as needed.

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Flexible Stay Set Hoses

The hose was designed and manufactured to have “memory”, and it will not creep or bend. It will maintain the positioning and directional aim of the air flow until it is reshaped to a new position.  The materials of construction allow it to withstand temperatures up to 158°F (70°F.)

The Flexible Stay Set Hoses are offered in 5 different lengths – 6″, 12″, 18″, 24″, 30″, and 36″ and with 2 different end configurations – 1/4 male NPT x 1/8 female NPT and 1/4 male NPT on both ends, providing many options to match the needs of the application.

The Magnetic Base works in conjunction with the Stay Set Hoses, as they also allow a flexible location for positioning the hose.

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Magnetic Base, 24″ Stay Set Hose and 2″ Flat Super Air Nozzle Provide Blowoff for a Machining Operation

For additional information on the Flexible Stay Set Hoses including the proper way to install and set the position for long lasting service, check out the Video Blog.

To explore how the Stay Set Hose could be of use in your facility, feel free to contact EXAIR and one our  Application Engineers can help you determine which solution can help you.

Brian Bergmann
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Video Blog: Using Flexible Stay Set Hoses for Positioning Blow Off Products

How to properly use the Flexible Stay Set Hose for long lasting service.

 

John Ball
Application Engineer
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