Vortec
In 1961, Vortec became the first company to develop technology for converting the vortex tube phenomenon into practical, effective industrial cooling solutions. Since then, Vortec has continued to refine and expand vortex tube applications, as well as develop air amplification products for more efficient use of compressed air in cleaning and conveying applications. In 1990, Vortec was purchased by Illinois Tool Works, a Fortune 200 company; and is now part of the ITW Air Management business unit, which, in addition to Vortec products, offers the Paxton Product line of products for drying and blow off.
Products
IONIZING AIR KNIVES
- OVERVIEW
- FEATURES
- SPECS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Ionizing Air Knives deliver a flat sheet of amplified air designed to:
- Kill static, with an added static neutralizing bar on the Ionizing Air Knife.
These knives add a static neutralizing bar, to discharge static to clean surfaces of dust, shavings and debris more effectively. The static neutralizing bar generates positive and negative charged ions that are carried to the target in a uniform sheet of amplified air. Ionizing Air Knives kill the static build up that can attract dust and contaminants that ruin a painted or coated surface; and stop static discharges which can damage electronic equipment and shock personnel.
BENEFITS
- More uniform blow off of large surfaces than nozzles or jets
- Dries surfaces quickly and thoroughly
- Costs significantly less than fans or blowers
- Inherently safe, with no guards or rotating equipment
- Reduced compressed air usage, versus open nozzles
- Easily controlled output
- Quiet – meets OSHA requirements
- No electrical connections at the target site
- Easily mounted and moved
- Give a cleaner surface for painting or coating
FEATURES
- 25 times air amplification over compressed air input
- High performance, patented design gives high thrust
- Interchangeable shims enable air flow to be adjusted for the specific application
- Ionizing Air Knives available in lengths of 6, 12, 18 and 24 inches (152, 305, 457, 610 mm)
- Single compressed air inlet up to 12 inch (305 mm) length; dual inlet on longer models
- Instant on/off
- No moving parts; no maintenance
- Quiet – meets OSHA noise specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
Model# | 981-6 | 981-12 | 981-18 | 981-24 |
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Length, inches | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 |
Ionizing(1) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Number of Air Inlets | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
(1) Ionizing air knives require the use of a power supply
Power Supplies
Model# | D167RY | F167 |
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Number of Outputs | 4 | 2 |