For any manufacturing process requiring the removal of surface moisture, coatings, dust and contamination from a wide range of materials and shapes, Airknives are the Total Solution.
Introduction
The most inefficient and ineffective process for which compressed air can be used is in the removal of surface liquids, dust and debris through ‘blow-off / ‘wind-jet’ style nozzles.
In fact, the use of compressed air in this manner can cause severe fluctuations in the main line compressed air supply, but perhaps more importantly waste enormous amounts of energy.
Powered by a centrifugal blower which provides a dedicated, uninterrupted source of clean air with no fluctuations in pressure, ACI Airknife Systems are the most cost effective and reliable alternative to compressed air nozzles.
In fact, they can provide running cost savings of up to 90%, with typical payback periods between 6 and 9 months.
Airknife Benefits
ACI Drying equipment is precision engineered to direct and
utilise high velocity, low pressure air.
Benefits include:
Improved quality & working environment
Lower running & maintenance costs
Energy saving benefits
Low capital outlay, fast payback
Easy to install, operate and maintain
Increased productivity
Payback Analysis
ACI’s blower driven Airknife technology is simply more efficient than using compressed air. Implementation of an ACI Airknife System will provide savings of up to 90% when compared to compressed air costs, meaning that an investment in a ACI solution typically pays for itself in a very short period of time – a 5 or 6 month payback is not uncommon.
ACI blowers provide a dedicated, uninterrupted source of air to the Drying System with the added benefit of no fluctuations in pressure. The air is also clean, oil free and dry!
Click here to view a payback analysis example which clearly demonstrates the running cost advantages of using blower-driven technology over compressed air.
Airknife Applications
In many industrial processes, the removal of surface water or debris can cause problems. ACI drying solutions process components thoroughly and consistently, eliminating the possibility of inadequately dried parts and consequent expense of re-work.
They are also flexible enough to dry an infinite number of component configurations, from blind holes to varying product sizes and shapes.
The following section demonstrates the variety of industries and applications that have and continue to benefit from this technology.
Drying Options
Customer applications and products that need to be processed can vary in size and complexity enormously – from car bodies to 330ml glass bottles.
Because of this, ACI have developed a variety of air delivery options and accessories that have been specifically designed to give customers a TOTAL DRYING SOLUTION.
The following section provides information on these products.
Testimonials
Satisfied customers already using ACI's Airknife systems include:
Airbus
Jaguar
Corus
InBev
O'Hanlons
Coca-Cola
Mitras
Superglass
Hear what some of ACI's many satisfied customers have to say on our Airknife systems -
Air Control Industries Inc. 76 Augusta Rockland Road, Windsor, Maine, 04363, USA -- Tel: 207-445-2518 |
Fax: 207-445-2497
ACI supplies industrial fans, axial fans, air blowers, centrifugal blowers, centrifugal fans, air knives and nozzles. We also supply ebm papst products.
Improved quality & working environment
