Air jets deliver fairly high velocity air flows that target a broader area than air nozzles but are more focused than air amplifiers. They operate on a similar principle to air amplifiers, namely, that compressed air is delivered into the nozzle and then shaped into a coherent jet through the engineered exit orifice. At the back of the nozzle the surrounding air is sucked in and entrained via the Coanda effect and this additional air greatly amplifies the force delivered.
Air Jets are useful for any applications where a higher impact is required than can be delivered by standard air amplifiers.
EXAIR’s Air Jets are engineered to provide a powerful, directed airstream. The focused blast of air is ideal for part ejection, chip removal and part drying. Force and flow can be adjusted with available shims.
EXAIR’s Adjustable Air Jets are an adjustable version of the High Velocity Air Jets.
Applications
- Part cleaning
- Chip removal
- Part drying
- Liquid blowoff
- Part cooling
- Material conveying
- Part ejection
- Air assist
Advantages
- Reduced compressed air costs
- 10 dBA average noise reduction
- Conserve compressed air
- Improved blowoff performance
- Compact
- Improved safety
- Meets OSHA noise level requirements
- Meets OSHA pressure requirements
- Improved production
High Velocity Air Jet Materials
Brass – general purpose applications. Maximum temperature 400°F (204°C).
Type 303 Stainless Steel – high temperatures, corrosive environments. Maximum temperature 800°F (426°C).
High Velocity Air Jet Accessories
Shim Set – Shims can be used to change the gap on the Model 6013 High Velocity Air Jet. Changing shims will alter air consumption, force, flow and vacuum capability. The Model 6313 Air Jet Shim Set for the High Velocity Air Jet includes a .006″ (0.15mm) and a .009″ (0.23mm) thick shim. A .015″ (0.38mm) shim comes installed with the Model 6013 Air Jet.
Stay Set Hose – For applications where frequent repositioning of standard force Air Nozzles or Jet is required, the Flexible Stay Set Hoses™ are ideal. Simply mount the hose in close proximity to the application and bend it to aim the airstream at the target. Since the hose has “memory”, it will not creep or bend. It always keeps the aim until physically moved to the next position.
Swivel Fittings – make it easy to adjust the aim of the Air Nozzles and Jets. Correct placement of the blowing angle can help optimize performance, reduce noise levels and improve efficiency. Swivel Fittings permit a movement of 25 degrees from the center axis for a total movement of 50 degrees. Type 303 or 316 Stainless Steel.
Magnetic Bases – are suited to applications where frequent movement of the Air Nozzle or Jet is required. The powerful magnet permits horizontal or vertical mounting that will hold the blowing position of the Stay Set Hose. A shutoff valve is provided that can be used to vary the force and flow.
