Ionised airknife banishes static

A high performance ionised airknife which removes electrostatically attracted dust from mouldings, plastic sheets, automobiles and extrusions has been launched by Fraser Anti-Static Techniques.

A high performance ionised airknife which removes electrostatically attracted dust from mouldings, plastic sheets, automobiles and extrusions has been launched by Fraser Anti-Static Techniques.

The Model 5500E produces a high thrust beam of ionised air which removes the dust and neutralises the static charge in the product.

The air leaves the Airknife at a speed of 110m/s and is ionised by a 1250 ionising bar.

The high speed of the air removes the dust and the intense ionisation kills the static charge to prevent re-attraction of contaminants.

The best operational distance from the product is 100-150mm.

A free-standing blower produces the high volume of air for the airknife.

The blower will be sized to meet the requirements of the system.

The typical running cost of a 1m wide 5500E is under 12 pence per hour with a capital cost of less than GBP 3000.

This is up to 80% cheaper than an equivalent system using compressed air, resulting in a payback period of under 6 months.

Dust and static electricity is a major problem in many areas of the plastics industry, especially where the plastic part is to be printed, decorated or painted.

The 5500E ionised airknife provides a high quality cost-effective solution for these applications.

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