Aluminum Standard Air Blade™ Air Knife

Standard air knife

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Standard Aluminum Air Knife from Nex Flow™ is easy to install and maintain. It can reduce both compressed air consumption and noise levels. used to blow off liquid or debris from products as they travel on conveyors.

Built and designed for significantly longer life in difficult environments than many competing products. Flexible mounting options and easy to fit in small spaces. Energy reduction in compressed air use up to 90% and noise reductions of 10 dbA.  Maintenance free with output easily controlled, safe to use.

It produces a “laminar” flow of air using the Coanda effect. This draws a large volume of air from the surrounding area along with the small amount of compressed air from the Air-Blade. It also produces an output flow up to 30 times.

APPLICATIONS

  • Part drying after wash
  • Sheet cleaning in strip mills
  • Conveyor cleaning
  • Part or component cooling
  • Web drying or cleaning
  • Environmental separation
  • Pre-paint blowoff
  • Bag opening/filling operations
  • Scrap removal on converting operations

ADVANTAGES

  • Quiet – 69 dBA for most applications
  • 30:1 air amplification
  • Uniform airflow across entire length
  • Variable force and flow
  • No moving parts – maintenance free
  • Easy mounting
  • Compact, rugged, easy to install
  • Stainless steel screws in all models

VIDEOS

PERFORMANCE

10003 – 3″  Standard Air  Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.0050.040.100.180.280.400.530.690.861.061.261.51
Flow (SCFM)0.61.73.76.09.112162024293439
Velocity (ft/s)26.040.654.768.480.993.5105117128139149158
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)2.1819.645.783126181242314392481573684
Flow (SLPM)16.647.91051712583504425716818109571104
Velocity (m/s)7.912.416.720.824.728.532.135.839.142.245.348.1
10006 – 6″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.010.050.130.240.350.490.650.831.021.231.461.72
Flow (SCFM)1.63.66.19.11216202429344046
Velocity (ft/s)5.114.122.630.638.145.1525863687276
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)4.3523.961.0107159222294374462560664779
Flow (SLPM)44.2103.117325835044255268182897611231288
Velocity (m/s)1.54.36.99.311.613.715.717.519.120.722.123.3
10008 – 8″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.010.060.160.270.400.550.720.921.121.351.601.87
Flow (SCFM)2.54.97.8111418232733384450
Velocity (ft/s)4.712.319.526.132.237.842.947.451.555.158.160.4
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)4.3528.371.8122183250329416509612726847
Flow (SLPM)71.8140221313405515644773920106812331417
Velocity (m/s)1.43.85.98.09.811.513.114.515.716.817.718.4
10012 – 12″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.000.100.220.360.520.700.891.111.341.601.872.16
Flow (SCFM)4.67.211.1141923283339465259
Velocity (ft/s)6.312.518.323.528.332.536.139.342.044.245.847.0
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)2.1843.5100163235316405503610725849982
Flow (SLPM)128.82023134055346637919391104128814721657
Velocity (m/s)1.93.85.67.28.69.911.012.012.813.514.014.3
10015 – 15″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.010.130.270.430.610.811.031.261.501.802.092.40
Flow (SCFM)6.09.113182227333845515865
Velocity (ft/s)7.413.218.423.027.230.834.036.738.840.441.442.1
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)4.3561.01241962773684665736798149471089
Flow (SLPM)17125836849762675592010861270143616381841
Velocity (m/s)2.34.05.67.08.39.410.411.211.812.312.612.8
10018 – 18″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.030.170.320.510.720.931.171.431.702.002.312.64
Flow (SCFM)7.21116202531364349576472
Velocity (ft/s)8.413.718.622.926.730.032.835.036.838.038.838.9
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)15.2478.414623332442253164777390610491197
Flow (SLPM)202313442571718865103112151399160118042025
Velocity (m/s)2.64.25.77.08.19.110.010.711.211.611.811.9
10024 – 24″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.100.280.480.700.941.201.481.782.092.432.783.16
Flow (SCFM)101520263238455259677584
Velocity (ft/s)9.814.619.022.926.229.131.433.234.535.335.535.3
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)45.72128.5220318427544671806949110212631433
Flow (SLPM)2944235717369021068127014721675189621352374
Velocity (m/s)3.04.55.87.08.08.99.610.110.510.810.810.8
10030 – 30″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.200.420.660.921.201.501.812.162.522.893.283.70
Flow (SCFM)141925313846536170788797
Velocity (ft/s)10.715.319.423.026.028.630.732.233.233.733.733.2
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)89.27189.43004185446818239781141131114891676
Flow (SLPM)38753469988310861288149117301969220924662742
Velocity (m/s)3.34.75.97.07.98.79.39.810.110.310.310.1
10036 – 36″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.330.590.871.171.491.832.192.572.973.383.824.27
Flow (SCFM)1623293744536170798999109
Velocity (ft/s)11.415.819.723.126.028.430.231.632.432.732.531.8
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)148.05265.639453167783099311651346153317311938
Flow (SLPM)460644828104912521491173019882246252228163092
Velocity (m/s)3.54.86.07.17.98.79.29.69.910.09.99.7

DIMENSIONS

The Standard Air-Blade™ Air Knife is available in eight standard lengths: 3″ (76mm) , 6″ (150mm) , 8″ (203mm), 12″ (300mm), 18″ (457mm), 24″ (609.5mm), 30″ (761mm), 36″ (914mm)

Special lengths of our Air-Blade™ are available on special order including lengths combining several units.

 

PART NO.
(Aluminium &
Stainless Steel)
AA
A
B
C
D
E
F
# of Rear Inlets
G
# of Side Inlets
Model 10003
Model 10003S
3″
76mm
0.6″
16mm


2.4″
60mm
0.3″
8mm
1
2
Model 10006
Model 10006S
6″
150mm
1.2″
30mm


4.7″
120mm
0.3″
8mm
1
2
Model 10008
8″
203mm
1.2″
30mm


6.8″
173mm
0.3″
8mm
1
2
Model 10012
Model 10012S
12″
300mm
1.0″
25mm
3.1″
8.0mm
8.7″
220mm
10.8″
275mm
0.3″
8mm
1
2
Model 10018
Model 10018S
18″
457mm
1.3″
33.5mm
5.8″
148.5mm
12.1″
308.5mm
16.7″
423.5mm
0.3″
8mm
2
2
Model 10024
Model 10024S
24″
609.5mm
1.3″
33.5mm
8.9″
225mm
15.2″
385mm
16.7″
423.5mm
0.3″
8mm
2
2
Model 10030
Model 10030S
30″
761mm
1.4″
35mm
8.9″
227mm
19.1″
485mm
28.6″
727mm
0.3″
8mm
2
2
Model 10036
Model 10036S
36″
914mm
1.4″
35mm
8.9″
227mm
27.1″
684mm
34.6″
879mm
0.3″
8mm
2
2

 

(Extra Middle mounting hole only on the 36″ Air-Blade™ 457mm from each end)

Air-Blade™ comes with a standard machined .002″ outlet gap which will work for 90% of all applications encountered. If greater force is required, a .002″ shim may be installed to open the gap for greater flow. Constructed in either coated Aluminium or Stainless Steel.

 

Effective Length
Model Number
Materials Of Construction
3″
10003
Aluminium
3″
10003S
Stainless Steel
6″
10006
Aluminium
6″
10006S
Stainless Steel
8″
10008
Aluminium
12″
10012
Aluminium
12″
10012S
Stainless Steel
18″
10018
Aluminium
18″
10018S
Stainless Steel
24″
10024
Aluminium
24″
10024S
Stainless Steel
30″
10030
Aluminium
30″
10030S
Stainless Steel
36″
10036
Aluminium
36″
10036S
Stainless Steel
+ Overview

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Standard Aluminum Air Knife from Nex Flow™ is easy to install and maintain. It can reduce both compressed air consumption and noise levels. used to blow off liquid or debris from products as they travel on conveyors.

Built and designed for significantly longer life in difficult environments than many competing products. Flexible mounting options and easy to fit in small spaces. Energy reduction in compressed air use up to 90% and noise reductions of 10 dbA.  Maintenance free with output easily controlled, safe to use.

It produces a “laminar” flow of air using the Coanda effect. This draws a large volume of air from the surrounding area along with the small amount of compressed air from the Air-Blade. It also produces an output flow up to 30 times.

+ Features

APPLICATIONS

  • Part drying after wash
  • Sheet cleaning in strip mills
  • Conveyor cleaning
  • Part or component cooling
  • Web drying or cleaning
  • Environmental separation
  • Pre-paint blowoff
  • Bag opening/filling operations
  • Scrap removal on converting operations

ADVANTAGES

  • Quiet – 69 dBA for most applications
  • 30:1 air amplification
  • Uniform airflow across entire length
  • Variable force and flow
  • No moving parts – maintenance free
  • Easy mounting
  • Compact, rugged, easy to install
  • Stainless steel screws in all models
+ Videos

VIDEOS

+ Performance

PERFORMANCE

10003 – 3″  Standard Air  Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.0050.040.100.180.280.400.530.690.861.061.261.51
Flow (SCFM)0.61.73.76.09.112162024293439
Velocity (ft/s)26.040.654.768.480.993.5105117128139149158
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)2.1819.645.783126181242314392481573684
Flow (SLPM)16.647.91051712583504425716818109571104
Velocity (m/s)7.912.416.720.824.728.532.135.839.142.245.348.1
10006 – 6″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.010.050.130.240.350.490.650.831.021.231.461.72
Flow (SCFM)1.63.66.19.11216202429344046
Velocity (ft/s)5.114.122.630.638.145.1525863687276
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)4.3523.961.0107159222294374462560664779
Flow (SLPM)44.2103.117325835044255268182897611231288
Velocity (m/s)1.54.36.99.311.613.715.717.519.120.722.123.3
10008 – 8″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.010.060.160.270.400.550.720.921.121.351.601.87
Flow (SCFM)2.54.97.8111418232733384450
Velocity (ft/s)4.712.319.526.132.237.842.947.451.555.158.160.4
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)4.3528.371.8122183250329416509612726847
Flow (SLPM)71.8140221313405515644773920106812331417
Velocity (m/s)1.43.85.98.09.811.513.114.515.716.817.718.4
10012 – 12″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.000.100.220.360.520.700.891.111.341.601.872.16
Flow (SCFM)4.67.211.1141923283339465259
Velocity (ft/s)6.312.518.323.528.332.536.139.342.044.245.847.0
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)2.1843.5100163235316405503610725849982
Flow (SLPM)128.82023134055346637919391104128814721657
Velocity (m/s)1.93.85.67.28.69.911.012.012.813.514.014.3
10015 – 15″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.010.130.270.430.610.811.031.261.501.802.092.40
Flow (SCFM)6.09.113182227333845515865
Velocity (ft/s)7.413.218.423.027.230.834.036.738.840.441.442.1
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)4.3561.01241962773684665736798149471089
Flow (SLPM)17125836849762675592010861270143616381841
Velocity (m/s)2.34.05.67.08.39.410.411.211.812.312.612.8
10018 – 18″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.030.170.320.510.720.931.171.431.702.002.312.64
Flow (SCFM)7.21116202531364349576472
Velocity (ft/s)8.413.718.622.926.730.032.835.036.838.038.838.9
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)15.2478.414623332442253164777390610491197
Flow (SLPM)202313442571718865103112151399160118042025
Velocity (m/s)2.64.25.77.08.19.110.010.711.211.611.811.9
10024 – 24″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.100.280.480.700.941.201.481.782.092.432.783.16
Flow (SCFM)101520263238455259677584
Velocity (ft/s)9.814.619.022.926.229.131.433.234.535.335.535.3
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)45.72128.5220318427544671806949110212631433
Flow (SLPM)2944235717369021068127014721675189621352374
Velocity (m/s)3.04.55.87.08.08.99.610.110.510.810.810.8
10030 – 30″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.200.420.660.921.201.501.812.162.522.893.283.70
Flow (SCFM)141925313846536170788797
Velocity (ft/s)10.715.319.423.026.028.630.732.233.233.733.733.2
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)89.27189.43004185446818239781141131114891676
Flow (SLPM)38753469988310861288149117301969220924662742
Velocity (m/s)3.34.75.97.07.98.79.39.810.110.310.310.1
10036 – 36″ Standard Air Knife
Inlet Pressure (PSIG)102030405060708090100110120
Force (lbs)0.330.590.871.171.491.832.192.572.973.383.824.27
Flow (SCFM)1623293744536170798999109
Velocity (ft/s)11.415.819.723.126.028.430.231.632.432.732.531.8
Inlet Pressure (BAR)0.71.42.12.83.54.24.95.66.26.97.78.4
Force (grams)148.05265.639453167783099311651346153317311938
Flow (SLPM)460644828104912521491173019882246252228163092
Velocity (m/s)3.54.86.07.17.98.79.29.69.910.09.99.7
+ Dimensions

DIMENSIONS

The Standard Air-Blade™ Air Knife is available in eight standard lengths: 3″ (76mm) , 6″ (150mm) , 8″ (203mm), 12″ (300mm), 18″ (457mm), 24″ (609.5mm), 30″ (761mm), 36″ (914mm)

Special lengths of our Air-Blade™ are available on special order including lengths combining several units.

 

PART NO.
(Aluminium &
Stainless Steel)
AA
A
B
C
D
E
F
# of Rear Inlets
G
# of Side Inlets
Model 10003
Model 10003S
3″
76mm
0.6″
16mm


2.4″
60mm
0.3″
8mm
1
2
Model 10006
Model 10006S
6″
150mm
1.2″
30mm


4.7″
120mm
0.3″
8mm
1
2
Model 10008
8″
203mm
1.2″
30mm


6.8″
173mm
0.3″
8mm
1
2
Model 10012
Model 10012S
12″
300mm
1.0″
25mm
3.1″
8.0mm
8.7″
220mm
10.8″
275mm
0.3″
8mm
1
2
Model 10018
Model 10018S
18″
457mm
1.3″
33.5mm
5.8″
148.5mm
12.1″
308.5mm
16.7″
423.5mm
0.3″
8mm
2
2
Model 10024
Model 10024S
24″
609.5mm
1.3″
33.5mm
8.9″
225mm
15.2″
385mm
16.7″
423.5mm
0.3″
8mm
2
2
Model 10030
Model 10030S
30″
761mm
1.4″
35mm
8.9″
227mm
19.1″
485mm
28.6″
727mm
0.3″
8mm
2
2
Model 10036
Model 10036S
36″
914mm
1.4″
35mm
8.9″
227mm
27.1″
684mm
34.6″
879mm
0.3″
8mm
2
2

 

(Extra Middle mounting hole only on the 36″ Air-Blade™ 457mm from each end)

Air-Blade™ comes with a standard machined .002″ outlet gap which will work for 90% of all applications encountered. If greater force is required, a .002″ shim may be installed to open the gap for greater flow. Constructed in either coated Aluminium or Stainless Steel.

 

Effective Length
Model Number
Materials Of Construction
3″
10003
Aluminium
3″
10003S
Stainless Steel
6″
10006
Aluminium
6″
10006S
Stainless Steel
8″
10008
Aluminium
12″
10012
Aluminium
12″
10012S
Stainless Steel
18″
10018
Aluminium
18″
10018S
Stainless Steel
24″
10024
Aluminium
24″
10024S
Stainless Steel
30″
10030
Aluminium
30″
10030S
Stainless Steel
36″
10036
Aluminium
36″
10036S
Stainless Steel