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Air Knives

Product catalog summary

Specifications:
Anodised aluminium air knives (AK05 and AK08) are available in diameters of 50mm and 76mm, respectively. They can be manufactured in lengths with 10mm increments. The materials used include anodised aluminium alloy AA25 with stainless steel fittings. Stainless steel air knives (AKSS05, AKSS08, AKSS10) are made from stainless steel 304, suitable for harsh environments.

Procedures and Configurations:
Air knives are designed to create a high-velocity air curtain for removing debris, dust, and liquids. They are powered by a centrifugal blower and are suitable for industrial environments. Various mounting options are available, including studs/spigots and tapped holes. Longer inlets are available, and multiple inlets may be required for longer air knives.

Norms and Recommendations:
Air knife lengths are available in increments of 10mm. For AK05, the maximum length is 450mm with one inlet, 900mm with two inlets, and 3500mm with multiple inlets. For AK08, the maximum length is 1200mm with one inlet, 2400mm with two inlets, and 6000mm with multiple inlets. Stainless steel air knives have similar configurations with maximum lengths up to 4000mm for AKSS10.

Weights and Materials:
The weight of AK05 is 0.11Kg plus 2Kg per metre, while AK08 is 0.5Kg plus 3Kg per metre. Stainless steel air knives are available in various designs, including chevrons and adjustable designs.

Contact Information:
Air Control Industries Ltd, Weycroft Avenue, Millwey Industrial Estate, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5HU. Phone: +44(0)1297 529242, Fax: +44(0)1297 529241, Email: [email protected], Website: www.aircontrolindustries.com

Catalog excerpts

Air Knife Systems Anodised Aluminium - AK05 / AK08 ACI air knives are a precision engineered plenum chamber. They are designed to produce an efficient, effective, clean, high-velocity air curtain that remove surface debris, dust, water and any other liquids that can form or pool during manufacturing processes. Powered by a centrifugal blower, ACI air knives are ideal production tools for all surface ‘blow’-off’ and cleaning applications. They are well suited to even the toughest of industrial environments and are available in many configurations and materials. Drawing 1: AK05 Outline Alternative inlets available along the length of the air knife. See drawings 3, 4 & 5 Alternative inlets available along the length of the air knife. See drawings 3, 4 & 5 Recommended dia. / max length for 1mm slot I end inlet (mm) multiple inlets Please note - air knife lengths in increments of 10 mm Other features: • • • • Materials - anodised aluminium alloy AA25 with stainless steel fittings Available in two diameters - 50mm (AK05) and 76mm (AK08) Lengths available in 10mm increments Various mounting options available, including studs/spigots and tapped holes - see Drawings 3, 4 and 5 for options • Longer inlets available. (Note - multiple inlets may be required for longer air knives) • Weights: AK05 = 0.11Kg, plus 2kg per metre / AK08 is 0.5Kg, plus 3Kg per metre

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Global Air Movement Specialists since 1969 ■ W^k Drawing 4: AK08 Inlet Options

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Global Air Movement Specialists since 1969 Drawing 5: AK08 Inlet / Mounting Options Weycroft Avenue, Millwey Industrial Estate,

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Air Knife Systems Stainless Steel - AKSS05 / AKSS08 / AKSS10 Fabricated from 304, the stainless steel range of air knives are perfectly suited for harsh or corrosive environments, in particular the food and beverage industries where cleanliness is of paramount importance. ACI stainless steel air knives are readily supplied to suit precise individual customer needs: • Materials - plenum chamber stainless steel 304 S11 1-4307 BSI449 / Fittings to the same specification (A2) • Various mounting options available, including studs/spigots, tapped holes and brackets • Longer inlets available - note,...

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