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  • Drying
    Blow off used for drying and other uses when it is impossible to hand dry parts.
  • Cleaning
    High velocity air can clean sensitive parts and avoid marring to critically sensitive materials.
  • Cooling
    Cool off materials during the manufacturing process when water or other coolants are not practical.
  • Heating
    Controlled heat for drying and other processes.
  • Anti-static
    Assure quality and reduce rejection rates by using forced air to dissipate electric charges.


 

Using Air Knives for Drying

  
Manufactured parts often go through a washing process to clean them. The water must be removed prior to packaging to prevent corrosion. Due to intricate shapes, it is not possible to physically wipe the item dry, nor is it cost efficient. Turbotech air knives use high velocity air to sweep the water droplets off the surface and leave it totally dry.

Using blow-off for drying of paints and coatings is needed because of today's reduced use of solvents , which cause longer cure times, and the increased use of aqueous based coatings. Turbotech air knives cost less to operate than compressed air blow-offs, and do not add pollution. Because Turbotech air knives reduce drying time, increased line speeds can often be achieved.

Examples are: Bottles and Cans; PC boards; Castings; Extrusions; Motion Picture Film; Dip Tank Solution Stripping; Wood Preservative; Wire; Frozen Food Package; Cheese; Produce; Sheet Metal; paint and coatings.

Typical velocities to achieve good results are 18,000 to 32,000 ft./min.

     
     


TURBOTECH • 1340 Home Avenue • Akron, Ohio 44310 • Tel: (330) 633-3644 • FAX: (330) 633-1977 • e-mail us: info@tjbell.com
Turbotech air knives and air knife systems are manufactured by T.J.Bell, Inc.