Static charge is a surface phenomenon, which means it has to be addressed on the entire surface that it’s causing a problem on. For sheets, plates, films — anything that’s flat and stacked or rolled, really — EXAIR Gen4 Super Ion Air Knives are a popular solution. They generate a laminar, even curtain of ionized air that’ll dissipate the static charge on a surface up to 9 feet wide quietly, effectively…and quickly. For smaller pieces & parts, we’ve got Ion Air Jets and Ion Air Cannons that create a more focused stream of ionized air. For portability, the Gen4 Ion Air Gun is essentially a handheld version of the Ion Air Jet.
For pipe, hose, tube, wire, cable, extruded or molded continuous strands…anything that needs static elimination on all sides, really…EXAIR Super Ion Air Wipes are a great fit. They generate a uniform 360° ionized airflow to eliminate static on the surface of those kinds of products. They come in two sizes: one with a 2″ inside diameter, and one with a 4″ inside diameter. The split clamp design means you don’t have to ‘thread’ the material through…you simply undo the latch on one side and fit it back around the material or part.
360° blow off AND fast, efficient static dissipation: EXAIR Super Ion Air Wipe.
Gen4 Super Ion Air Wipe
Both of the photos above show Super Ion Air Wipes used for plastic hose — and that is indeed a VERY popular application for them. They’re also successfully used for tubing, wire, pipe, extrusions, anything that can pass through the 2″ or 4″ inside diameter & needs to have static charge removed from it.
If you have problems with static charge, EXAIR has solutions. Give me a call.
Russ Bowman, CCASS
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In high-speed manufacturing, static electricity is rarely just a nuisance—it’s an invisible barrier to your success. Whether it’s a label that won’t stick, a sheet that won’t feed, or a “zap” that keeps your operators on edge, static problems are ultimately productivity problems.
At EXAIR, we’ve spent decades listening to customers describe these exact frustrations. We don’t just manufacture static eliminators; we engineer solutions that integrate into your specific process to keep your lines moving at full speed.
Understanding the Toll of Static
We’ve found that many of our customers struggle with static in ways that aren’t always obvious until they stop production. As we’ve discussed in our previous technical deep dives, static is the “silent thief” that steals your efficiency by causing:
Dust Attraction: Ruining high-quality finishes or contaminating food packaging.
Product Misfeed: Causing jams in printing, folding, or bagging operations.
Safety Hazards: Leading to painful shocks for personnel or even fire hazards in volatile environments.
Blemishes on Product: Static discharges can leave a mark on otherwise pristine material as it process through your application.
Your Problems, Our Solutions: Examples from the Field
We believe in a “problem-first” approach. Here is how EXAIR brings value to the specific challenges you face every day, with insights pulled from our long history of application solving:
1. When Static “Glues” Your Material Together
In many web-processing applications, material can become so charged it practically welds itself to the rollers. In our analysis of web cleaning and static, we highlighted how the Gen4 Super Ion Air Knife provides a dual-action solution. It doesn’t just neutralize the charge; it uses a laminar sheet of air to physically separate the material and blow away any clinging debris.
2. Reaching the “Hard to Reach” Places
Not every process happens on a flat conveyor. For customers dealing with complex 3D shapes or deep cavities—like car bumpers or molded containers—standard bars won’t work. As we noted in our post on the versatility of the Ion Air Cannon, we provide focused, long-range neutralization that can reach up to 15 feet away, ensuring that even the most tucked-away surfaces are static-free.
3. Protecting Sensitive Electronics
Static doesn’t just move things; it destroys them. For our customers in the electronics industry, a single discharge can ruin a batch of circuit boards. Our Gen4 Ionizing Points and Bars are designed to meet the rigorous demands of these environments, providing a “shroud” of ionized air that prevents discharge (ESD) before it starts.
The EXAIR Partnership: Why We’re Different
When you call EXAIR, you aren’t just talking to a salesperson; you’re talking to an Application Engineer. Our value to you goes beyond the hardware:
The Efficiency Lab: Not sure which product you need? You can send your materials to us. We will test them in our lab and provide a full report on the best way to neutralize the charge.
Rapid Response: We know that when a line is down, every hour costs money. That’s why we maintain a huge inventory for same-day shipping.
The 30-Day Unconditional Guarantee: We want you to be 100% certain. If our solution doesn’t solve your static problem in your facility, you can return it. No questions asked.
Don’t Let Static Dictate Your Speed
You’ve worked hard to optimize your process; don’t let a physics problem like static electricity hold you back. Whether you are dealing with a “shocker” of a problem or a subtle quality issue, we have the tools and the expertise to help.
Winter’s arrival means a sharp drop in relative humidity, which directly translates to an uptick in static-related service calls. When the air gets dry, materials like paper, plastic, and textiles lose their natural ionic balance. Friction during the manufacturing process strips electrons from atoms, creating a static charge that wreaks havoc on your production line.
This isn’t just a minor annoyance. Static charges exert a physical force on nearby charged objects and grounded conductors, including your operators. You see the results in real-time: dust clinging to finished products, materials jamming in machine beds, or sheets sticking together during feeding. Our Gen4 Static Eliminators are engineered to solve these issues across a wide range of industries. To ensure they meet your facility’s safety requirements, these tools have undergone independent laboratory testing to certify they meet the rigorous standards for CE and UL marks in the USA, Canada, and the European Union.
One of the most effective tools in our lineup is the Gen4 Ion Air Cannon. It is designed to neutralize static charges at distances up to 15 feet without the need for moving parts. By utilizing an EXAIR 2-inch Super Air Amplifier, the unit maximizes ionized airflow while keeping compressed air consumption to a minimum. The performance is quantifiable: the Ion Air Cannon produces a concentrated, quiet stream of air capable of eliminating a 5kV charge in only 0.37 seconds.
Ion Air Cannon removes static during the car painting process to prevent dust clinging and other particulate that lead to imperfections.
The Ion Air Cannon also features a compact footprint that saves valuable bench space and allows for mounting in confined areas where larger ionizers won’t fit. Each unit comes with a pre-drilled swivel stand that allows you to precisely aim the airflow at your problem area. We see this product solve diverse application problems daily, such as removing static from motorcycle bodies before painting to prevent debris from ruining the finish, or static removal on PCB boards to protect sensitive components during assembly. It is also a staple in high-speed packaging environments, like disposable diaper manufacturing, where static can stop a line cold.
We keep a wide variety of static elimination products in stock and ready to ship. There is no reason to struggle through the winter waiting for humidity levels to rise in the spring. Get a Gen4 Static Eliminator on your line now and keep your operations running static-free for the rest of the year.
In the high-precision world of photo printing, even tiny specks of dust or static can ruin a perfect print. From professional labs to industrial photography printers, quality and consistency are everything. That’s where theEXAIR Ion Air Gun steps in, a tool that’s quietly revolutionizing how photo printers manage static charges, clean surfaces, and ensure flawless prints.
While it might be a “perfect” application for a Super Ion Air Knife, the Ion Air Gun works better if the product is stationary.
The Challenge: Static and Contamination in Photo Printing
Photo printing — whether inkjet, laser, or large-format — is highly sensitive to the environment. Two of the biggest issues that professionals face are:
Static electricity: As paper moves rapidly through printers, it can accumulate static. This attracts dust, causes paper jams, and leads to print defects.
Particulate contamination: Even microscopic dust or fiber can show up as marks, dots, or streaks on glossy prints.
Traditional air blowers or manual wiping often redistribute dust rather than removing it — and they do nothing to neutralize static charge.
The EXAIR Ion Air Gun is engineered to solve both static and contamination problems in one tool. Here’s how it stands out:
Active Static Neutralization
The gun emits a stream of positive and negative ions that neutralizes static charges on surfaces instantly. This helps:
Reduce paper jams
Prevent dust attraction
Improve media handling through print engines
By eliminating static, prints come out cleaner and production runs flow more smoothly.
Ionized Clean Air Blast
Instead of just pushing air around, the ion air gun combines ionization with a strong, focused airflow. This:
Removes dust and debris from paper or film
Prepares surfaces before printing
Cleans out nooks and crannies where particles hide
The result? Cleaner prints with fewer re-runs and less waste.
In the competitive world of photo printing, attention to detail defines success. The EXAIR Ion Air Gun offers a practical, effective solution to two persistent problems — static and contamination. Whether you’re running small-batch professional prints or large industrial photo runs, it can help ensure every print meets the highest standard.
