The Super Air Knife is available in standard lengths of 3", 6", 9" 12", 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", 72", 84", 96" and 108". Special lengths and unlimited system lengths are available. Any number of Super Air Knives may be installed across a given area.
Compressed Air Inlets: A Super Air Knife has compressed air inlets on each end and the bottom. Knives 24"-47" should use the 2 inlets at opposite ends of the knife. Knives 48"-59" use 2 inlets at opposite ends plus 1 near the middle on the bottom of the knife. Knives 60"-83" use 2 inlets at opposite ends plus 2 inlets equally spaced on the bottom of the knife. Knives 84" and longer use 2 inlets at opposite ends plus 3 inlets equally spaced on the bottom of the knife.
Filtration: The use of clean air is essential. Kits include an automatic drain filter with a 5 micron filter element that is sized properly for flow.
Materials of Construction: The Super Air Knife is available from stock in aluminum, Type 303 stainless steel, Type 316 stainless steel and PVDF.
Other materials are available on special order.
Mounting: The Universal Air Knife Mounting System is available.The Super Air Knife can be supported by the compressed air pipe. Tapped holes (1/4-20) on the bottom are also provided.
Regulation: A pressure regulator on the compressed air supply provides infinite control of flow, force and air consumption. Kits include a pressure regulator that is sized properly for flow.
Shim Sets: The compressed air exhausts through a gap which is set with a shim. Force and flow may be increased by adding shims. Shim sets for aluminum Super Air Knives include a .001" (0.03mm) Amber color , .003" (0.08mm), Green color , and .004" (0.10mm) thick Tan color plastic shims. A Red color .002" (0.05mm) thick shim comes installed in the Super Air Knife. Shim sets for stainless steel Super Air Knives include (3) .002" (0.05mm) stainless steel shims. PVDF Super Air Knife shim sets include (3) .002" (0.05mm) PTFE shims.