When dealing with continuous cylindrical products like cables, pipes, hoses, or wire, achieving consistent and uniform 360-degree cleaning, drying, or cooling is notoriously tricky. EXAIR‘s Air Wipes solve this issue by using a “Coanda” effect to create a high-velocity, uniform ring of air that tightly hugs the material’s surface. To accommodate varying plant environments, we provide two main versions of our innovative blow-off systems: the Standard Air Wipe and the Super Air Wipe.
Both the Standard and Super Air Wipes feature a convenient split design. This means there is no need to thread the continuous material through the wipe; instead, the two halves easily clamp around the product, making installation quick and keeping your production line moving seamlessly.
Air Wipes deliver a steady stream of compressed air that exhausts through a tiny ring nozzle. This primary airflow adheres to an angled Coanda profile, creating an area of low pressure that induces a massive volume of surrounding ambient air. The resulting airstream creates a uniform 360-degree wiping action that impacts target material at a 30-degree wiping angle.
The airflow and force can be easily tuned in two ways:
- Gross Adjustments: By adding or stacking shims to open the air gap.
- Fine-Tuning: By adjusting the inlet air pressure using a pressure regulator.
Standard Air Wipe: The General-Purpose Solution
The Standard Air Wipe is an economical, reliable choice designed for general, non-corrosive industrial environments where temperatures do not exceed 150°F (65°C).
- Materials: It features an aluminum body with polyester polymer shims and black oxide-coated alloy steel screws.
- Hose Connection: For diameters up to 4 inches, it includes a flexible PVC coupling air hose with brass fittings to link the two halves.
Super Air Wipe: Built for Harsh Environments
If your application requires higher durability, superior corrosion resistance, or needs to withstand extreme heat, the Super Air Wipe is the way to go.
- Materials: Constructed with stainless-steel screws, shims, and brackets.
- Hose Connection: Models up to 4 inches are equipped with a durable, stainless-steel wire-braided hose.
- Temperature Ratings: The Super Air Wipe can operate in temperatures up to 400°F (204°C) for aluminum models, and up to a scorching 800°F (427°C) for stainless steel models.
While performance between the two lines is physically identical, material composition dictates which product is best for your factory floor.
- Choose the Standard Air Wipe for standard blow-off, drying, or cleaning jobs in mild, non-corrosive environments. It provides maximum efficiency at a highly cost-effective price point.
- Choose the Super Air Wipe if your environment involves extreme heat (like right next to a furnace or heated extrusion bath) or aggressive chemicals (like harsh cleaning agents or salty seawater).
For facilities struggling with static, we also offer the Super Ion Air Wipe, available in 2-inch and 4-inch sizes. It combines the 360-degree blow-off of a Super Air Wipe with emitter points for fast, highly efficient static dissipation.
If you would like to discuss your Air Wipe application, please give us a call!
Al Wooffitt
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