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USING AN AIR KNIFE FOR DRYING ALUMINIUM FOIL

Anocoil

Aluminum foil is washed after an anodizing process and was dried using radiant heaters. This left moisture behind which produced staining when rolled onto a reel. Slowing the process down cured the problem but with an obvious loss in production.

Air knives were fitted on either side of the foil prior to the radiant heaters to remove 98% of the water. The radiant heaters “flash off” any remaining moisture.

Products Used:

Two 84/01 Side Channel Blowers, 9.2kW
Four Air Knives, 1400mm long
Hose, Y-Pieces and Hose Connector for the blower

Outcome:

30% increase in production (£40,000 per annum)
Improved product quality

Air Knives
Blowers
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