Tips for Using Air Control Nozzles
- Always select the lowest flow nozzle that will achieve the desired result to maximize air consumption savings and noise reduction.
- Install a pressure regulator and gauge in the air line before the air control nozzles and regulate pressure down to the absolute minimum necessary to achieve the desired result. Lower pressures improve safety, reduce noise, and could save hundreds of dollars a year in operating costs!
- To minimize noise, increase the distance between the target surface and the nozzle, if possible. Remember that noise is caused by air impacting on the target work-piece, particularly edges or holes.
- Install adjustable ball joints with air control nozzles to provide simple, accurate adjustment of nozzle orientation.
- Don't aim the nozzle straight at the target for cleaning applications. Angle the nozzle 15° to 45° to ensure that the contaminant is removed from the product surface.
- WindJet® air control nozzles, in an appropriate material, can be used with CO2, Nitrogen, steam, or other compatible gases for special heating or cooling applications.
- To create an air curtain, nozzles don't always need to be positioned as closely as on an air knife. Nozzles can be up to 12" (30 cm) apart depending on the application.
- You can aim the air control nozzle to "wipe" sideways across a moving target at a comparatively shallow angle for many blow-off applications. This can reduce the number of nozzles needed.
- Angle WindJet Airknife Manifolds like a snowplow above a moving conveyor so that the contaminant is forced off the belt, rather than back.
- Proper filtration of compressed air is key for efficient air control nozzle performance. Be sure to use a filter/separator to remove excess oils and water.
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