Air Knife Systems utilize compressed air for industrial applications. The curtain like airflow of the Air Knife is the most efficient way to dry, clean, removes excess oils and liquids, dust, and cool.
Product Overview
Standard Air Blade is easy to mount and maintain, reducing both compressed air consumption and noise levels. It is the most efficient design yet achieved in Air Knife blow off technology in reducing noise levels and air consumption yet providing the optimum in blow off energy.
Standard Air Blade produces a “laminar” flow of air along its length using the ”Coanda” effect which “entrains” a large volume of air from the surrounding area along with a small amount of compressed air from Air Knife X-Stream to produce an output flow up to 30 times
Note : Plastic shims can wear out quickly in Air Knives if the air is not clean. Note : We use ONLY stainless steel shims
Standard Air Blade Features
No moving parts Gold Anodized aluminum, Black Anodized aluminum or stainless steel Compact design, simple, lightweight and portable “laminar” flow - Air across entire length of Air Knife Air inlets at ends and back Driven by air not electricity Replaces drilled pipe and open jets or nozzles used for blowoff, cleaning, drying and cooling High airflow amplification Instant on-off, no electricity or explosion hazard
Standard Air Blade Benefits
Longer life in difficult environments than competitive Lower compressed air consumption than drilled pipe or rows of open jets and nozzles Maintenance free with output easily controlled, safe to use Lower noise levels at 69 dBA and less with smaller space
Standard Air Blade HOW IT WORKS
Compressed air enters the Air Blade at the rear (or end) ports at (A). Air is entrained at point (B) by the compressed air stream that leaves the Air Blade from a small gap.
The entrained air follows the “Coanda” profile along the front face (C) that directs the air flow in a perfect straight line at 90 degrees to create a uniform sheet of air along the entire length of the Air Blade. As the air leaves the Air Knife at point (D) the amplified air stream maximizes velocity and force is maximized as a well-defined sheet of laminar flow with minimal wind shear for reduced energy use in blowoff and cooling
Standard Air Blade (Aluminum/Stainless Steel)
PART NO
AA Inches
(mm)
A Inches
(mm)
B Inches
(mm)
C Inches
(mm)
1/4NPT Rear Inlet
(Side inlet)
Down Load
Model 10003 Aluminum
3"
(76.2)
.625"
(15.9)
N/A
1.5”
(38.1)
1(0)
Model 10003S Stainless
Model 10006 Aluminum
6"
(152.4)
1"
(25.4)
N/A
3.0”
(76.2)
1(2)
Model 10006S Stainless
Model 10008 Aluminum
8"
(203.2)
1.187"
(30.1)
2.337"
(59.35)
4"
(101.6)
1(2)
Model 10008S Stainless
Model 10012 Aluminum
12"
(304.8)
1"
(25.4)
3.1"
(78.7)
6"
(152.4)
1(2)
Model 10012S Stainless
Model 10015 Aluminum
15”
(381)
1.313”
(33.35)
5.812”
(147.6)
4.25”
(108)
2(2)
Model 10015S Stainless
Model 10018 Aluminum
18"
(457.2)
1.313"
(33.35)
5.812"
(147.6)
4.25"
(108)
2(2)
Model 10018S Stainless
Model 10024 Aluminum
24"
(609.6)
1.313"
(33.35)
4.188"
(106.4)
7.313"
(185.75)
2(2)
Model 10024S Stainless
Model 10030 Aluminum
30"
(762)
1.128"
(28.6)
10.92"
(277.36)
7.656"
(194.4)
2(2)
Model 10030S Stainless
Model 10036 Aluminum
36"
(914.4)
1.09"
(27.7)
10.75"
(273)
18.75"
(28.4)
2(2)
Model 10036S Stainless
Profile of Air Knife X-Stream
Compressed Air Consumption Chart
Inlet Pressure
Air Consumption per in.
with std. .002" gap
Air Consumption per in.
with .004" gap (shim added)
20 PSIG(1.4 BAR)
1.3 SCFM( 36.8 SLPM)/inch
2.5 SCFM( 70.8 SLPM)/inch
40 PSIG(2.8 BAR)
2.0 SCFM( 56.6 SLPM)/inch
4.0 SCFM(113.3 SLPM)/inch
60 PSIG(4.1 BAR)
2.7 SCFM(75.8 SLPM)/inch
5.5 SCFM(155.7 SLPM)/inch
80 PSIG(5.5 BAR)
3.4 SCFM(96.3 SLPM)/inch
6.7 SCFM(189.7 SLPM)/inch
100 PSIG(6.9 BAR)
4.1 SCFM(116.3 SLPM)/inch
8.1 SCFM(229.4 SLPM)/inch
120 PSIG(8.4 BAR)
4.8 SCFM(135.9 SLPM)/inch
9.5 SCFM(269.0 SLPM)/inch
Use of Shims
We use ONLY stainless steel shims in their Air Knife products as plastic shims wear out
over time and require replacement, even with relatively clean air systems
Stainless steel shims are .002” (.050 mm).
However, velocity and force can be increased approximately 30% by adding a second .002”
(.050 mm) shim. Shims may be stacked up to 5 sets
If using three or more sets however, the air inlets at the “ends” should be used to maintain
even flow along the Air Knife system. Otherwise a slight drop in pressure and flow will occur
across from the rear inlet ports if they are used with three or more shims
Standard Air Blade Mounting
M6 Mounting holes are provided for easy mounting of the Air Knife X-Stream. In addition,
the holes at the bottom of the unit may also be used for mounting
Accessories
It is important to keep the air supply clean and dry. We recommend a water removal filter
with a float type automatic drain with a minimum filtration of 5 micron. If there is a chance of
oil in the lines, we suggest an oil removal filter as well with a minimum filtration of 0.3 micron, also with an automatic drain. To minimize air use, we recommend a regulator with
gauge to set the minimum pressure necessary to operate the system
Standard Air Blade
Standard Air Blade Features
No moving parts 
