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    Air Knives

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    Create a sheet of high-velocity air. Air knives dry and cool parts, wipe conveyor belts, control coating depth, and blow liquids, chips, and dust from equipment. They conform to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.242 requirements for maximum air outlet pressure and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 requirements for noise.
    Air knives can be mounted with a positioning arm or mounting bracket (sold separately).
    4" Overall Width—4” wide knives can be supported with rigid pipe connected to your air supply.
    Volume (Sound)—Volume (sound) is measured 3 ft. from the air knife.
    Air Knife Shim Sets—Air knife shim sets (sold separately) install in the airflow slot to adjust the flow and force of air.
    Airflow
    Overall
    Air Inlet
    Air Knife
    Shim Sets
    Slot
    Wd.
    Slot
    Dp.
    Air Consumption
    @ Pressure
    Volume (Sound),
    dBA
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Inlet
    Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum
    3"0.002"12 ft³/min @ 100 psi864"1 1/4"1 3/8"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.95000000000000000000000000000
    6"0.002"25 ft³/min @ 100 psi867"1 1/4"1 3/8"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    9"0.002"37 ft³/min @ 100 psi8610"1 1/4"1 3/8"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    12"0.002"49 ft³/min @ 100 psi8613"1 1/4"1 3/8"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    18"0.002"74 ft³/min @ 100 psi8619"1 1/4"1 3/8"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    24"0.002"98 ft³/min @ 100 psi8625"1 1/4"1 3/8"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    30"0.002"123 ft³/min @ 100 psi8631"1 1/4"1 3/8"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    36"0.002"148 ft³/min @ 100 psi8637"1 1/4"1 3/8"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
     
    Stainless Steel
    3"0.002"12 ft³/min @ 100 psi864"1 7/16"1 1/4"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    6"0.002"25 ft³/min @ 100 psi867"1 7/16"1 1/4"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    9"0.002"37 ft³/min @ 100 psi8610"1 7/16"1 1/4"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    12"0.002"49 ft³/min @ 100 psi8613"1 7/16"1 1/4"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    18"0.002"74 ft³/min @ 100 psi8619"1 7/16"1 1/4"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.9500000000000000000000000000
    24"0.002"98 ft³/min @ 100 psi8625"1 7/16"1 1/4"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000000
    30"0.002"123 ft³/min @ 100 psi8631"1 7/16"1 1/4"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000000
    36"0.002"148 ft³/min @ 100 psi8637"1 7/16"1 1/4"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000000
     

    High-Efficiency Air Knives

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    Producing the same airflow as standard air knives, these are quieter and use 18% less compressed air. Air knives create a sheet of high-velocity air for drying and cooling parts, wiping conveyor belts, controlling coating depth, and blowing liquids, chips, and dust from equipment. They conform to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.242 requirements for maximum air outlet pressure and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 requirements for noise.
    Air knives can be mounted with a positioning arm or mounting bracket (sold separately).
    3" Overall Width and 6" Overall Width—Knives up to 6” wide can be supported with rigid pipe connected to your air supply.
    Volume (Sound)—Volume (sound) is measured 3 ft. from the air knife.
    Air Knife Shim Sets—Air knife shim sets (sold separately) install in the airflow slot to adjust the flow and force of air.
    Airflow
    Overall
    Air Inlet
    Air Knife
    Shim Sets
    Slot
    Wd.
    Slot
    Dp.
    Air Consumption
    @ Pressure
    Volume (Sound),
    dBA
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Inlet
    Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum
    3"0.002"11 ft³/min @ 100 psi723"1 7/16"1 3/4"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.95000000000000000000000000000
    6"0.002"21 ft³/min @ 100 psi726"1 7/16"1 3/4"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    9"0.002"32 ft³/min @ 100 psi729"1 7/16"1 3/4"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    12"0.002"42 ft³/min @ 100 psi7212"1 7/16"1 3/4"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    18"0.002"63 ft³/min @ 100 psi7218"1 7/16"1 3/4"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    24"0.002"84 ft³/min @ 100 psi7224"1 7/16"1 3/4"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    30"0.002"105 ft³/min @ 100 psi7230"1 7/16"1 3/4"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    36"0.002"126 ft³/min @ 100 psi7236"1 7/16"1 3/4"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    42"0.002"147 ft³/min @ 100 psi7242"1 7/16"1 3/4"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.95000000000000000000000000000
    48"0.002"168 ft³/min @ 100 psi7248"1 7/16"1 3/4"1802501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.95000000000000000000000000000
     
    Stainless Steel
    3"0.002"11 ft³/min @ 100 psi723"1 1/16"1 7/16"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    6"0.002"21 ft³/min @ 100 psi726"1 1/16"1 7/16"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    9"0.002"32 ft³/min @ 100 psi729"1 1/16"1 7/16"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    12"0.002"42 ft³/min @ 100 psi7212"1 1/16"1 7/16"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.9500000000000000000000000000
    18"0.002"63 ft³/min @ 100 psi7218"1 1/16"1 7/16"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000000
    24"0.002"84 ft³/min @ 100 psi7224"1 1/16"1 7/16"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000000
    30"0.002"105 ft³/min @ 100 psi7230"1 1/16"1 7/16"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000000
    36"0.002"126 ft³/min @ 100 psi7236"1 1/16"1 7/16"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000000
    42"0.002"147 ft³/min @ 100 psi7242"1 1/16"1 7/16"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000000
    48"0.002"168 ft³/min @ 100 psi7248"1 1/16"1 7/16"8002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000000
     

    Circular-Airflow Air Knives

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    Use a 360° airstream to blow off, dry, clean, and cool tube, cable, extruded shapes, and hose. These knives are also known as air wipes. They conform to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.242 requirements for maximum air outlet pressure and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 requirements for noise.
    Volume (Sound)—Volume (sound) is measured 3 ft. from the air knife.
    Air Knife Shim Sets—Air knife shim sets (sold separately) install in the airflow slot to adjust the flow and force of air.
    Overall
    Air Inlet
    Air Knife
    Shim Sets
    ID
    OD
    Air Consumption
    @ Pressure
    Volume (Sound),
    dBA
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Inlet
    Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum
    1/2"3 1/4"17 ft³/min @ 100 psi755 15/16"8 3/64"1 1/8"4002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.95000000000000000000000000000
    1"3 3/4"23 ft³/min @ 100 psi766 5/8"8 9/32"1 1/8"4002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    2"4 3/4"36 ft³/min @ 100 psi777 5/8"9 3/16"1 1/8"4002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    3"5 3/4"48 ft³/min @ 100 psi798 5/8"10 7/32"1 1/8"4002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    4"6 3/4"61 ft³/min @ 100 psi819 3/8"9 25/32"1 1/8"4002501/4
    NPT
    FemaleOSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.95000000000000000000000000000
     

    Air Knives for Blowers

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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Blowers.

    Blowers

    Use with a blower for high-speed airflow at low pressure. Air knives create a sheet of high-velocity air for drying and cooling parts, wiping conveyor belts, controlling coating depth, and blowing liquids, chips, and dust from equipment.
    A complete system requires a pipe nipple reducer, flexible duct hose, and hose clamps (all sold separately). Connect your blower to the duct hose using the reducer and clamps, and then attach the air knife.
    Airflow
    Blowers
    Outlet
    Slot
    Wd.
    Slot Dp.
    OD
    Overall
    Wd.
    For Air
    Inlet Hose ID
    Air Inlet
    Gender
    Each
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    Aluminum
    6"1/32" to 7/64"3 7/8"8 19/32"3"Male0000000000000001 1/2
    NPT
    Female0000000000000000
    12"1/32" to 7/64"3 7/8"14 19/32"3"Male000000000000002
    NPT
    Female000000000000000
    18"1/32" to 7/64"3 7/8"20 19/32"3"Male000000000000002
    NPT
    Female000000000000000
    24"1/32" to 7/64"3 7/8"26 19/32"3"Male000000000000002 1/2
    NPT
    Female000000000000000
    30"1/32" to 7/64"3 7/8"32 19/32"3"Male000000000000002 1/2
    NPT
    Female000000000000000
    36"1/32" to 7/64"3 7/8"38 19/32"3"Male000000000000002 1/2
    NPT
    Female000000000000000
     

    Sanitary Air Knives for Blowers

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    Dry and cool parts, wipe conveyor belts, control coating depth, and blow liquid, chips, and dust off of equipment in sanitary environments. Use these air knives with blowers and quick-clamp fittings to create a sheet of high-velocity air in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical plants. Made of 304 stainless steel, they won’t corrode from frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners. A highly polished surface with continuous weld seams keeps out water and other contaminants to prevent bacterial growth. Since they connect with quick-clamp fittings—also known as tri-clamp fittings—they’re easily disassembled for frequent cleaning. Blower-powered air knives produce air at a lower pressure than air knives that use compressed air. Control air pressure and volume by adjusting the depth of the airflow slot. These air knives have a through hole for mounting.
    Airflow
    Overall
    Slot
    Wd.
    Slot Dp.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Air Inlet
    Flange OD
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Mounting Hole
    Thread Size
    Each
    304 Stainless Steel
    6"1/32" to 1/8"7 3/16"5 13/32"3 7/8"3.579"No3/8"-16
    000000000000000
    12"1/32" to 1/8"13 3/16"5 13/32"3 7/8"3.579"No3/8"-16
    00000000000000
    18"1/32" to 1/8"19 3/16"5 13/32"3 7/8"3.579"No3/8"-16
    00000000000000
    24"1/32" to 1/8"25 3/16"5 13/32"3 7/8"3.579"No3/8"-16
    00000000000000
    30"1/32" to 1/8"31 3/16"5 13/32"3 7/8"3.579"No3/8"-16
    0000000000000000
    36"1/32" to 1/8"37 3/16"5 13/32"3 7/8"3.579"No3/8"-16
    0000000000000000
     

    High-Efficiency Static-Eliminating Air Knives

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Knives. High-Efficiency Static-Eliminating Air Knives.
    These produce the same airflow as standard static-eliminating air knives but are quieter and use 18% less compressed air. They have an ionizing bar that temporarily neutralizes static to protect against ESD (electrostatic discharge). Air knives create a sheet of high-velocity air for drying and cooling parts, wiping conveyor belts, controlling coating depth, and blowing liquids, chips, and dust from equipment. They conform to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.242 requirements for maximum air outlet pressure and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 requirements for noise.
    Air knives can be mounted with a positioning arm or mounting bracket (sold separately).
    4 5/8" Overall Width—Knives up to 4 5/8" can be supported with rigid pipe connected to your air supply.
    Volume (Sound)—Volume (sound) is measured 3 ft. from the air knife.
    Air Knife Shim Sets—Air knife shim sets (sold separately) install in the airflow slot to adjust the flow and force of air.
    Power Supplies—A power supply (sold separately) is required. It has two ports for connecting up to two air knives.
    Airflow
    Overall
    Air Inlet
    Air Knife
    Shim Sets
    Slot
    Wd.
    Slot
    Dp.
    Air Consumption
    @ Pressure
    Volume (Sound),
    dBA
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Inlet
    Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Static Neutralizing
    Distance
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum
    3"0.002"10.5 ft³/min @ 100 psi724 5/8"1 7/8"2 1/4"1652501/4
    NPT
    Female6" to 20 ft.OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.95000000000000000000000000000
    6"0.002"21 ft³/min @ 100 psi727 5/8"1 7/8"2 1/4"1652501/4
    NPT
    Female6" to 20 ft.OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    12"0.002"42 ft³/min @ 100 psi7213 5/8"1 7/8"2 1/4"1652501/4
    NPT
    Female6" to 20 ft.OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000
    18"0.002"63 ft³/min @ 100 psi7219 5/8"1 7/8"2 1/4"1652501/4
    NPT
    Female6" to 20 ft.OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.95000000000000000000000000000
    24"0.002"84 ft³/min @ 100 psi7225 5/8"1 7/8"2 1/4"1652501/4
    NPT
    Female6" to 20 ft.OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.95000000000000000000000000000
    36"0.002"126 ft³/min @ 100 psi7237 5/8"1 7/8"2 1/4"1652501/4
    NPT
    Female6" to 20 ft.OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.95000000000000000000000000000
     

    Static-Eliminating Air Knives

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air Knives. Static-Eliminating Air Knives.
    An ionizing bar temporarily neutralizes static to protect against ESD (electrostatic discharge). Air knives create a sheet of high-velocity air for drying and cooling parts, wiping conveyor belts, controlling coating depth, and blowing liquids, chips, and dust from equipment. They conform to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.242 requirements for maximum air outlet pressure and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 requirements for noise.
    Air knives can be mounted with a positioning arm or mounting bracket (sold separately).
    4 5/8" Overall Width—Knives up to 4 5/8" can be supported with rigid pipe connected to your air supply.
    Volume (Sound)—Volume (sound) is measured 3 ft. from the air knife.
    Air Knife Shim Sets—Air knife shim sets (sold separately) install in the airflow slot to adjust the flow and force of air.
    Power Supplies—A power supply (sold separately) is required. It has two ports for connecting up to two air knives.
    Airflow
    Overall
    Air Inlet
    Air Knife
    Shim Sets
    Slot
    Wd.
    Slot
    Dp.
    Air Consumption
    @ Pressure
    Volume (Sound),
    dBA
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Inlet
    Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Static Neutralizing
    Distance
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum
    3"0.002"12.3 ft³/min @ 100 psi864 5/8"1 5/8"1 3/8"1652501/4
    NPT
    Female6" to 20 ft.OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000000
    6"0.002"24.6 ft³/min @ 100 psi867 5/8"1 5/8"1 3/8"1652501/4
    NPT
    Female6" to 20 ft.OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.9500000000000000000000000000
    12"0.002"49.2 ft³/min @ 100 psi8613 5/8"1 5/8"1 3/8"1652501/4
    NPT
    Female6" to 20 ft.OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.9500000000000000000000000000
    18"0.002"73.8 ft³/min @ 100 psi8619 5/8"1 5/8"1 3/8"1652501/4
    NPT
    Female6" to 20 ft.OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.9500000000000000000000000000
    24"0.002"98.4 ft³/min @ 100 psi8625 5/8"1 5/8"1 3/8"1652501/4
    NPT
    Female6" to 20 ft.OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.9500000000000000000000000000
    36"0.002"147.6 ft³/min @ 100 psi8637 5/8"1 5/8"1 3/8"1652501/4
    NPT
    Female6" to 20 ft.OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.242, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.950000000000000000000000000000
     

    Air Knife Mounting Brackets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Knife Mounting Brackets.
    Use one bracket for 3" to 18" wide air knives; two brackets for 24" to 42" wide air knives, and three brackets for 48" wide air knives.
    Overall
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    5"1"1"Yes00000000000000

    Air Knife Positioning Arms

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air Knife Positioning Arms.
    Secure an air knife to the bracket and position where needed. Two swiveling joints allow 360° movement. Use one arm for 3" to 18" wide air knives; two arms for 24" to 42" wide air knives, and three arms for 48" wide air knives.
    Max.
    Projection
    For Mounting Hole
    Thread Size
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    31"1/2"-13
    Yes00000000000000
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