Blind Hole Cleaning System

Removing debris from blind or deep holes is an important yet risky task.  Nozzles have typically been used to blow into deep holes splashing out waste and making a mess in automated systems, and where manual effort is used, it makes for a messy and dangerous operation requiring protective gear to avoid injury.  The Blind Hole Cleaning System was developed for the purpose of improving safety and minimizing or eliminating a mess. Some systems have appeared where a nozzle blows into a deep hole and a vacuum then draws the material removed to be taken away. However that does not work very well because you fight the blowing action with the vacuum action.  This new system uses only a powerful blowing action and uses a venturi effect to draw out dust and debris from deep holes in drilled parts that are hard to clean safely.  As of January, 2021 the system has been significantly improved with a much better air gun and redesigned adapters for various diameters of blind holes.

In November, 2021 the product has been improved again with a superior safety seal added to the hole adapter and forma apart of the adapter to more easily seal the contact point between the Blind Hole Cleaner and the part to be cleaned. This not only secures against any leakage of air and material for improved safety and workplace cleanliness, but also to better isolate the blind hole being cleaned for improved cleaning action and performance. This also has allowed for the cleaning of even deeper holes to the depth of 27 inches!

It is designed so that the hole is completely covered to address safety issues while compressed air is blown into the hole through specially designed nozzles.  In this way, all the material in the deep, blind hole ends up in an attached, removable collection bag. No material is blown around the part or facility allowing for a cleaner, and safer, cleaning operation.  The improved design is more powerful, more user friendly, more rugged and ideal for use in the most difficult of applications.

The Blind Hole Cleaning System consists of three specially made parts: the Gun assembly, an adapter with new safety seal  for the appropriate diameter of the hole to be cleaned, and the nozzle for the particular depth range of hole. The Cleaning Kit includes all the hole diameter adapters, all nozzles as well as a water removal filter with auto drain.

For non-manual systems that can be used in automated drilling systems, the Blind Hole Semi-Automated Cleaning System is now available to be used on machinery where and automated cleaning device is preferred over manual operation for cleaning a blind hole.  Instead of using the air supply gun in manual cleaning operations, these systems utilize the main attachment with the appropriate adapter for the hole diameter.   The same nozzles as used in the manual systems are utilized.   Compressed air is supplied directly to the unit and turned on/off as the customer desires in their design using appropriate times, sensors and solenoid valves.  Nex Flow can assist in this area with accessories and design for a nominal additional cost should the customer require assistance.

• No moving parts
• Driven by air and not electricity
• Aluminum cast construction
• Lightweight and portable
• Various packages available depending on hole diameter and depth
• Custom designs available

• Keeps Operation Clean and Safe
• No moving parts
• Driven by air and not electricity
• Aluminum cast construction
• Rugged, Lightweight and portable
• Various packages available depending on hole diameter and depth
• Custom designs available
• Ergonometric Manual and automated systems available

How The X-Stream® Blind Hole Cleaning System Works

The system comes complete with a hose clamp and material collection bag (F), connected to the Cleaning Gun (B) using a plastic hose connection. Compressed air is supplied to the unit via the custom air hose (A). The replaceable hole adaptor (E) is connected to the Cleaning Gun. Simply place the hole adaptor (C) over the slot, or hole or container to completely cover the hole. Press the handle on the Cleaning Gun to blow compressed air into the slot, hole or container via the nozzle (D) to remove the debris. Once the bag is filled, remove the bag with the hose clamp, clean and replace.

DEEP HOLE CLEANING SYSTEM – comes complete with Cleaning Gun, Aluminum cast
Hole adaptor, nozzle, collection bag c/w hose clamp and plastic hose connection