2018

December 13, 2018
Active vs. Passive Static Eliminator
December 13, 2018
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Active VS Passive Static Eliminator

What causes static charges and why control it? Active vs. Passive Static Eliminator Plastics, glass and other insulating materials generate a static charge when rubbed, cut, and stretched.  Hot or warm plastics will generate a static charge as […]
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December 3, 2018
compressed air standards in pharmaceutical industry
December 3, 2018
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What are the Compressed air Standards in the Pharmaceutical Industry?

Have you ever considered the manufacturing standards required for sterile products such as medication or medical appliances? Food and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities require higher quality of air because the products are ingested or placed in humans and animals. […]
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November 21, 2018
Vortex tube working schematic
November 21, 2018
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How Vortex Tubes use compressed air to generate cold and hot air simultaneously?

What is a Vortex Tube? A durable, stainless steel “Vortex tube” is used to convert compressed air into cold temperatures, as low as -50 oF (- 46 oC) to spot cool as well as to air condition an […]
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November 6, 2018
what does DBA mean
November 6, 2018
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What does dBA mean when someone talks about noise levels?

“What does dBA mean when someone talks about noise levels?” Compressed air exhaust produces noise whether from cylinders, solenoid valves, or from blow off nozzles.  Air conditioning and cooling technology has become more advanced as individual, industrial, and […]
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November 2, 2018
November 2, 2018
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How is compressed air used in the food and packaging industry?

COMPRESSED AIR USED IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY The food industry is huge worldwide.  In the USA alone, there are approximately 1,300 facilities employing about 112,000 people mainly for canning, freezing, and dehydrating fruits and vegetables. This segment represents […]
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October 29, 2018
Air Volume Amplifiers: How it works
October 29, 2018
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Air Volume Amplifiers: How it works, Common Applications and Troubleshooting

Air Volume Amplifiers: How it works, Common Applications and Troubleshooting How do Air amplifiers work? There are two types of Air Amplifiers – Air Pressure Amplifiers and Air Volume Amplifiers.   This article will describe volume amplifiers. Air Amplifiers […]
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October 17, 2018
venturi system vs vacuum pumps
October 17, 2018
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Venturi System VS Vacuum Pumps

How does the Venturi System Work? A Venturi System reduces pressure when a fluid flows through a constricted section (or choke) of a pipe. In 1797, Giovanni Battista Venturi performed experiments on flow in a cone-shaped tube and […]
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October 16, 2018
October 16, 2018
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Factors to Consider when Selecting an Air Nozzle

What is an Air Nozzle? An air nozzle controls the direction or characteristics of air flow by converting pressure into the flow. Air Nozzles are the smallest air amplifiers for point application. Frequently Nozzles control the flow rate, […]
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October 1, 2018
October 1, 2018
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What are the Advantages of Air Operated Conveyor Systems?

What are the Advantages of an Air Operated Conveyor System? Air operated conveyors are clean, quick, and efficient machines that are designed to transport or vent a wide variety of lightweight products, raw materials, or fumes from one […]
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September 24, 2018
Choosing Jet Nozzle or Air knife
September 24, 2018
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Factors to consider when choosing Air knife VS Flat Jet Nozzle

An air knife is used to blow off a curved or flat surface of unwanted liquid (such as water), grime, airborne debris, dirt, or dust from surfaces or objects using a high-intensity, uniform sheet of amplified airflow. While […]
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July 6, 2018
July 6, 2018
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How Piping Can Effect Air Nozzle Performance

How Piping Can Effect Air Nozzle Performance Compressed air is a tricky technology to deal with because it is a compressible fluid and is subject to all sorts of things. Yet 70% of all compressed air is still […]
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June 25, 2018
Vortex Tube Operated Panel Coolers When to use
June 25, 2018
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When Do Vortex Tube Operated Panel Coolers Make Sense

Vortex Tube Operated Panel Coolers The biggest criticism against vortex tube-operated air conditioners for control panels is their use of compressed air. Still, in certain situations, it just makes sense to use them depending on the importance of […]
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June 13, 2018
Materials of a Vortex Cooler
June 13, 2018
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Are the Materials of a Vortex Cooler Important? They Sure Are!

Vortex Tube operated cabinet enclosure coolers such as the Nex Flow Frigix-X Panel Coolers operate utilizing compressed air wherein one end gets hot, and the other end gets cold. They find applications in particularly dirty environments and hot […]
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June 10, 2018
Considerations for cooling control panel
June 10, 2018
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Things To Consider – Cooling Control Panels

When choosing the means to cool control panels or any electrical and electronic enclosure, you need to consider the control panel rating and factory environment before selecting the best method. Nex Flow Air Products Corp. manufacturers and markets […]
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June 1, 2018
Nema and IP
June 1, 2018
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NEMA and IP Classifications Equivalency – A Chart to Guide You.

NEMA and IP Classifications Equivalency l and electronic enclosures while Europe and many other countries utilize IP classifications. This often causes some confusion. We found a great chart from Siemon that do IT infrastructure solutions what has a […]
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May 2, 2018
Conveying with Compressed Air
May 2, 2018
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Using Compressed Air Operated Conveyors for Conveying

Using Compressed Air Operated Conveyors for Conveying In utilizing compressed air operated venturi systems such as Nex Flow’s® Ring-Vac®Air Operated Conveyors, you size the unit based on the size of the parts being conveyed. The general rule is […]
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April 30, 2018
Designing Compressed Air Systems
April 30, 2018
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Things to Consider Look at Everything When Designing a Compressed Air System

Designing a compressed air system Often the end use of compressed air is not considered adequately in the design of a compressed air system but it can affect the other choices that need to be made in the […]
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April 22, 2018
Special Applications
April 22, 2018
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Modifying Compressed Air Blowoff for Special Applications

Modifying compressed Air Blowoff Compressed air amplification technology can often be modified for special applications. They can be designed to clean or dry in specific ways suitable for the particular application. Nex Flow Air Products Corp. manufacturers specialized […]
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April 12, 2018
Choosing a Compressed Air Leak Detector
April 12, 2018
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Things to Consider – Choosing a Compressed Air leak Detector

Factors to consider in choosing a hand-held compressed air leak detector for factory maintenance. Nex Flow Air Products Corp. manufactures specialized compressed air technology for blowoff, cleaning, drying, cooling and moving and also offers quality and unique products […]
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March 30, 2018
How much compressed air comes out
March 30, 2018
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How much Compressed Air is really coming from an Open Pipe or Tube or Hose?

Compressed air is used extensively for blow-off, cooling, and drying applications as blowers are not always powerful enough or have other disadvantages in the specific application. Since compressed air is a costly power source factories should reduce the compressed […]
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March 23, 2018
March 23, 2018
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Disruptive Industrial Technologies – Filtering of Oil

There are a few systems on the market that utilize magnetism in the filtration of oil to remove particles generated by the wear and tear of equipment. Most of these systems are however quite costly, and often require […]
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March 19, 2018
Galvanic corrossion
March 19, 2018
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Galvanic corrosion and materials used in air knives, amplifiers and vortex tube technology

Galvanic corrosion and materials Galvanic corrosion occurs when two dissimilar metals come into contact. It is also necessary for there to be moisture, but it is rare to find an environment without moisture. I still remember visiting a […]
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March 15, 2018
noise control compressed air
March 15, 2018
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Three steps for noise control in compressed air blow off and exhaust

Three steps for noise control in compressed air blow off and exhaust. Noise from compressed air can be very loud and damaging, so reducing noise is important. Three steps should be taken where ever compressed air is exhausted, […]
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March 13, 2018
Use a Vortex tube to Cool
March 13, 2018
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Things to Consider – Considerations in Using a Vortex Tube to Cool

Considerations in Using a Vortex Tube to Cool Vortex Tubes are ideal for spot cooling due to their compact size and ease of use. But certain considerations must be kept in mind to use them effectively. In choosing […]
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March 4, 2018
Air Edger Nex Flow
March 4, 2018
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Things to Consider – The Important Considerations for Blow Off with Compressed Air

Certain factors are important when considering compressed air for blow-off and cooling applications. Despite its perceived high energy cost, compressed air is still used extensively for blow-off applications. It can often accomplish the desired task in a simple, […]
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February 25, 2018
Venting and Moving fumes
February 25, 2018
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Using Compressed Air Amplifiers for Venting and Moving Air, Fumes, Mist, Smoke, Etc.

Compressed Air Amplifiers are also called “Air Movers” for a reason – they can be used for moving a large volume of air. For examples, a properly designed 2″ Air Amplifier will amplify approximately 15 times the input […]
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February 23, 2018
Compressed Air Amplification explained
February 23, 2018
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What is Compressed Air Amplification

Compressed air amplification is a term that is sometimes abused and not properly explained, It is explained in this video. Nex Flow Air Products Corp. manufactures compressed air nozzles, jets, air knives and air wipes utilizing air amplification […]
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January 24, 2018
Things to consider when cooling
January 24, 2018
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Things to Consider Options to Consider in Cooling Parts

Options to Consider in Cooling Parts When production parts need to be cooled, various options are available. Nex Flow manufacturers compressed air operated products for cooling, moving, drying and cleaning. Video url : https://youtu.be/j4JtFD0uXAc
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January 17, 2018
Performance Chart Flat Jet Nozzles
January 17, 2018
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The Importance of Laminar Flow in Compressed Air Blowoff

Laminar Flow is necessary in compressed air blowoff for effective blowoff applications. Nex Flow designs and manufacturers their compressed air blowoff technology to maximize effectiveness while minimizing energy use and noise levels. Video : https://youtu.be/PXPHJgdNOBI
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January 9, 2018
Air knives and flat jet considerations
January 9, 2018
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All About Compressed Air Operated Air Knives

Compressed air operated air knives are ideal for replacing rows of nozzles or drilled pipe used in blow off applications. What to look for and installation tips are explained here. Nex Flow Air Products are specialists in compressed […]
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January 5, 2018
Combining Air Amplifier and Vortex Tubes
January 5, 2018
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Can you Combine Air Amplification and Vortex Tube Technology?

Compressed air amplification draws in atmospheric air and mixes it with compressed air to amplify air flow. Vortex Tubes create freezing air from compressed air. But can you combine the cold air with the amplified air efficiently and […]
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