EXAIR Gen4 Standard Ion Air Knife

EXAIR’s Gen4 Standard Ion Air Knife is said to eliminate static electricity 30% better at low inlet pressures, which saves compressed air. Production speeds, product quality and surface cleanliness can thus be improved. The product eliminates static on plastics, webs, sheet stock and other product surfaces where tearing, jamming or hazardous shocks are a problem.

Gen4 products have undergone independent laboratory tests to certify they meet the rigorous safety, health and environmental standards of the USA, European Union and Canada that are required to attain the CE and UL marks. They are also RoHS compliant. Design features include a metal-armoured high-voltage cable to protect against abrasion and cuts, integrated ground connection and electromagnetic shielding. A selectable voltage power supply has been designed to operate Gen4 products.

The Standard Air Knife minimises compressed air use by inducing surrounding airflow at a ratio of 30:1. The amplified airflow carries the ions to the target, making it possible to eliminate static charges in less than half a second. Air volume and velocity are infinitely controllable from a ‘breeze’ to a ‘blast’ to gently wipe or forcefully blow away debris.

The product line is available in 76 to 1219 mm lengths. The electrical ion source is shockless and there is no radioactive element. Applications include surface cleaning, neutralising plastics, bag opening, printing machinery, packaging operations and elimination of painful static electricity shocks.