We seem to have had a flurry of enquiries about ring blades this week, mostly from packaging companies looking to dry packaging materials (laquer on cardboard tubes for example). So what is a ring blade and what are the advantages of using them.
Ring Blades are compressed air enhancement products that produce an even 360 degree blow off around the target part. Essentially this product is an air knife that is bent around in a circle. The target product then passes through the circle and experiences air blow-off force from all directions.
Ring Blades are available in 10 standard sizes (inside diameter) from ½” to 11”. They are available in either a standard aluminium or 316 stainless steel. Furthermore, they can be fitted with an optional filter and regulator.
APPLICATIONS
- Drying after wash, cleaning, plating or coating
- Blowoff dust and contaminants
- Cool hot extruded shapes
- Uniformly wipe surfaces
- Dry extruded profiles, rod and medical tubing
- Blow excess water from automotive door gaskets
- Remove excess coatings, water and oil
- Dry tube, hose, wire, fibre optics
- Clean paint gun tips
- Dry screen printed or ink jetted surfaces
- Clean strips and ribbon
ADVANTAGES
- Quiet
- Low air consumption
- Uniform airflow across the entire diameter
- No electricity, no moving parts
- Non-contact – no wiper blade
- Lightweight, low profile
- Split design – compact, rugged, easy to install
To find out more about ANP's range of Ring Blades and how they might help with your air blow off application, call us on 01273 400092 or visit airnozzle.co.uk.
