Energy Efficient Solutions to improve production and lower operating costs.
Sonic Air Knife Systems, powered by Sonic Centrifugal Blowers, will deliver high velocity, warm, dry air with no pressure fluctuations for reliable consistent results. If your objectives are to increase throughput, eliminate quality problems associated with other methods of drying/blow-off, or significantly reduce energy costs, Sonic will engineer a cost effective system for you with guaranteed results.
Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.
More information on specific air knife applications:
Air knife systems for drying / blow-off
Air knife systems for debris blow-off / static control
Air knife systems for coating control
Air knife systems for coating drying
Air knife systems for cooling
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The Sonic XE Air Knife was the first extruded “tear drop” shaped air knife in the industry. Developed by Sonic in 1995, its modular design and infinitely adjustable gap have emerged as the standard design for industrial applications. It is available in hard anodized aluminum as well as stainless steel. Multiple inlet options accommodate most space constraints.
The Sonic Rotary Air Knife (PATENTED) was developed by Sonic for the blow-off and drying of complex parts. The air knife slot is at an angle of 15 degrees to the axis of rotation, thereby delivering high velocity air at a constantly changing direction with respect to the part being dried. This means that the leading edge, trailing edge and sides of a part can be effectively dried, usually with a single Air Knife performing multiple passes over a part. This saves both energy and space as the Sonic Rotary Air Knife does the job of multiple fixed Air Knives. Stationary or indexed parts or batches can also be dried effectively – usually impractical for conventional stationary air knives.
The Sonic Sanitary Air Knife is designed for direct blow-off-air to food contact, and meets 3A Standards for clean-ability. Designed with Tri-Clamp fittings, it can be quickly disassembled for periodic cleaning and sanitation.
The Sonic XE Air Knife with Ionizing Bar removes dust and debris while simultaneously introducing a positive stream of ions to create a static neutral part surface. The ionizing bar is attached to the Sonic XE Air Knife. The Sonic Inline HEPA Filter is utilized for critical clean room environments.
Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.
More information on specific air knife applications:
Air knife systems for drying / blow-off
Air knife systems for debris blow-off / static control
Air knife systems for coating control
Air knife systems for coating drying
Air knife systems for cooling
Sonic Video Library
The Sonic XE Air Knife was the first extruded “tear drop” shaped air knife in the industry. Developed by Sonic in 1995, its modular design and infinitely adjustable gap have emerged as the standard design for industrial applications. It is available in hard anodized aluminum as well as stainless steel. Multiple inlet options accommodate most space constraints.
The Sonic Rotary Air Knife (PATENTED) was developed by Sonic for the blow-off and drying of complex parts. The air knife slot is at an angle of 15 degrees to the axis of rotation, thereby delivering high velocity air at a constantly changing direction with respect to the part being dried. This means that the leading edge, trailing edge and sides of a part can be effectively dried, usually with a single Air Knife performing multiple passes over a part. This saves both energy and space as the Sonic Rotary Air Knife does the job of multiple fixed Air Knives. Stationary or indexed parts or batches can also be dried effectively – usually impractical for conventional stationary air knives.
The Sonic Sanitary Air Knife is designed for direct blow-off-air to food contact, and meets 3A Standards for clean-ability. Designed with Tri-Clamp fittings, it can be quickly disassembled for periodic cleaning and sanitation.
The Sonic XE Air Knife with Ionizing Bar removes dust and debris while simultaneously introducing a positive stream of ions to create a static neutral part surface. The ionizing bar is attached to the Sonic XE Air Knife. The Sonic Inline HEPA Filter is utilized for critical clean room environments.
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Applications include:
- Aeration - Environmental test chambers - Air bars/former - Exhaust emission testing - Air bearings - Flow benches - Air conveying - Fluidized beds - Air injection - Gas boosting - Air knives - Gas exhausting - Air scrubbers - Inflation air - Air tables - Vacuum collection - Combustion air - Vacuum hold-down - Cooling - Vacuum pick-up |
NOTE: On average a compressor is able to produce 4.5 SCFM at 100 psi per HP. This air must be cooled, dried, stored and transported to each point of use.
Average KWHR=$0.09. Operating cost is based on 5 day work week. Example A: 190.4 SCFM / 4.5 = 42.3 HPNOTE: On average a compressor is able to produce 4.5 SCFM at 100 psi per HP. This air must be cooled, dried, stored and transported to each point of use. Average KWHR=$0.09. Operating cost is based on 5 day work week. Example A: 190.4 SCFM / 4.5 = 42.3 HP |