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October 7, 2024
Real Life Expectancy Cost has three main factors determining the appropriate electrical and electronic panel cooling cost. These are energy usage, maintenance cost, and life expectancy. Correct Sizing The total heat load in your enclosure includes heat from […]
August 21, 2024
Many articles offer guidance on optimizing compressed air systems, and they often share similar details. Many articles provide guidance on optimizing compressed air systems. Often sharing similar details. When you sort through them, it comes down to the […]
August 4, 2024
Corrosion and Vortex Tube. When choosing a product, several choices and brands may seem similar. However, significant differences emerge beyond operating specifications. Often, factories overlook the materials used in products. This becomes crucial in special environments. In pharmaceutical […]
July 28, 2024
Understanding the Coanda effect, as described by Henri Coanda in 1932, is the tendency of flow to stay attached to a convex surface. Passing flow over the surface leads to a static pressure drop, creating a lift force. […]
June 11, 2024
Cooling Parts with Compressed Air. In many manufacturing processes, workers must cool the produced product for further handling or processing. The environment can cool the product using carrousel systems that simply move it around.This allows for the current […]
May 31, 2024
Compressed Air Operated unit not working? Many customer calls we receive have connected long air knives, high-capacity vortex tubes, Panel Coolers, or other products. These are known to be high consumers of compressed air. As a valued user […]
April 11, 2024
Applications for Compressed Air Operated Vortex Tubes. Compressed air-operated vortex tubes have been commercialized since 1960. These devices take compressed air at a given inlet temperature. And split the flow up into a hot (usually waste) and a […]
April 2, 2024
Blow hard or blow soft? That is an important question to answer based on your application needs. Cleaning and drying applications involve either wiping or using compressed air or blowers. The contact between the material and the product […]
March 20, 2024
Compressed air-operated air knives are popular for blow-off, cleaning, drying, and even cooling applications. They replace pipes with holes and rows of air nozzles. When properly sized and installed, they can reduce overall air consumption, reduce noise, and […]
March 3, 2024
Hydraulics and or pneumatics are essential parts of various industries. They are critical to the performance of several types of tasks. Experts project both for continued worldwide growth well into the decade. Hydraulics utilize a pressurized incompressible hydraulic […]
December 18, 2023
Factors Affecting the Performance of Compressed Air for Blowing and Drying Compressed air is a versatile and widely used resource in various industrial processes, including blowing and drying applications. Several key factors can greatly influence its convenience and […]
December 11, 2023
Pulsing of Compressed Air for Surface Cleaning Pros and Cons In various industrial and manufacturing processes, workers commonly use compressed air to clean surfaces. This method efficiently removes dust, debris, and contaminants, but the way they apply it […]
October 17, 2023
.Compressed Air Systems and Performance Efficiency Pressure drop is a crucial aspect of compressed-air technology that is often overlooked. It is defined as the reduction in air pressure from the compressor discharge to the point of use. And […]
October 4, 2023
Understanding NEMA Type 4-4X Panel Coolers for Cabinet Enclosures and the right time to utilize them. NEMA Type 4 enclosures, equivalent to IP 66 in Europe, resist water sprays and are dust-proof. The 4X version also resists corrosion. […]
September 6, 2023
Pulsed Compressed Air and Modern Valve Technologies for Today’s Applications Pulsed Compressed Air & Modern Valve. Technologies. Compressed air serves many industrial uses, like blow-off, cooling, and cleaning. Solenoid valves once introduced the method of pulsing air. This […]
August 15, 2023
The NEW NEX FLOW Compressed Air Scrub Nozzle simulates pulsing air to clean and dry tough surfaces. Historically, people have used Pulsing Compressed Air since solenoid valves came into existence. And it offers specific advantages over continuous compressed […]
October 27, 2022
Hydraulics Pneumatics or Electrical? Great question. Let’s look at Pneumatics first. Pneumatics is more cost-effective than Hydraulics as air is free and can useable generally n flammable environments. Pneumatics offers more power in a smaller and lighter unit […]
April 18, 2022
In modern industrial plants, electronic equipment is used for motor control, and most of not all machines are controlled by PLC’s. The high heat dissipation from electronic equipment exposes control systems to elevated temperatures that make them susceptible […]
March 3, 2022
Thyristors and other solid state devices in variable frequency drives generate a large amount of heat up to as much as 6% in some cases, the average for most about 4.5% of rated horsepower. The amount of heat […]
November 5, 2021
As mentioned in other blogs and articles, one of the key indicators of a well-made and properly designed compressed air operated air knife is relatively even flow across its length. When you realize that you are dealing with […]
November 2, 2021
Air conditioners of various types utilized in the USA or Canada are required to meet certain safety standards with similar requirements in most other parts of the world. This is extremely important for industrial applications where they are used […]
September 28, 2021
Is the supply chain broken? Today we see a lot of stories about the supply chain being broken. And there may even be a truth to that. But the issue is not new. In the last ten years, […]
September 9, 2021
Common Errors by First Time Buyers of Specialty Pneumatics No matter what the technology, the buyer should always be aware that they get what they pay for. As a simple example, recently I purchased a low cost cable […]
July 27, 2021
When costly electrical and electronic equipment that maintains the operation of a factory go down, production stops. Critical servers and security systems that drive production is of primary importance in a manufacturing operation not only for production but […]
July 13, 2021
Seven Ways to make your Compressed Air Blow off and Cooling More Efficient The majority of compressed air is used for blow off and cooling despite the push for alternate technologies like blowers simply because it is still […]
July 1, 2021
Using Compressed Air Amplifiers for Cooling in Industrial Applications Air Amplifiers, as explained in this article below from 2018, are the most popular products used for cooling for the reasons explained. One note to an ad is that […]
June 1, 2021
With the tightening of labor availability and the increased mandatory safety measures an often neglected area in compressed air systems is to check for leaks. Compressed air auditors rightfully focus on improving air compressor efficiency usage and on […]
May 21, 2021
Coanda Compressed Air Flow Amplifiers Explained This is an update of an older Blog from 2017 expanding on the use of Air Flow Amplifiers. Air Flow Amplifiers are used for blow off, cooling, and drying but also used […]
May 11, 2021
With the recent expansion of the manufacture of medical products where static issues can negatively affect production, it may be useful to clarify the practical limits in static charge removal on packaging machines in particular, Production speed desired […]
May 5, 2021
Pneumatics vs Hydraulics With the advent of the Covid 19 pandemic, there has been an acceleration toward automation. Packaging solutions and advances have also become important. Pneumatics plays a very large part in both automation and packaging as […]
April 5, 2021
Why Does No One Pay Attention to Engineered Air Nozzles – Mostly!: We are biased on this but it does seem that engineered compressed air nozzles are not top of mind in many compressed air blow off applications. […]
August 17, 2020
Pneumatics maintenance These costs have been rising for years in an environment of decreasing availability of qualified personnel who are in increasing demand and with increasingly complex in house procedures for personnel safety. Maintaining and improving productivity is […]
July 13, 2020
Since getting involved with air nozzles, air knives and other compressed air operated blow off products, one term that keeps getting used and abused is the term air amplification. There is sometimes a false impression created that the […]
June 23, 2020
Understanding quality and safety It’s not only consumer items which have knockoffs but many industrial items as well. One very familiar one is replacement compressor parts. Some might be OK but….. when it’s a copy, you take a […]
May 20, 2020
The corona virus has disrupted virtually everyone’s lives around the globe. While some people may hope it will return to normal, realistically there will certainly be some things that will not be the same. We have yet to […]
May 12, 2020
Restarting your Compressed Air System With many shutdowns in place of manufacturing deemed non-essential due to the corona virus, there will need to be restarts to factory compressed air systems when the factories are started back up. Many […]
April 10, 2020
Compressed Air for Medical Use Medical grade compressed air is used in just about every area of a hospital and is administered to patients who need inhaled medications and anesthesia, while patients are under anesthesia, for treatment of […]
March 4, 2020
Nex Flow offers compressed air consultation on the use of compressed air “after” the air compressor room to optimize the use of “what you have” so as to minimize waste and cost while getting the most use out […]
February 17, 2020
There are all sorts of electrical certification available today – ISO certifications for quality standards, environmental standards, various country or regional certifications again, usually related to materials used and quality. Meeting any standard adds cost to a product. […]
January 17, 2020
This article not only touches on how to calculate the cost of compressed air based on electricity cost alone but also the actual cost once heat recovery is integrated. If you would like to calculate compressed air cost […]
December 23, 2019
A Ring Vac is a compressed air operated conveyor that works on a Venturi principle. Compressed air is input into the Ring Vac internal plenum chamber and exits from several holes drilled around the inside diameter of the unit […]
December 4, 2019
Industrial Panel Air Conditioning Options and Trends The various options for cooling electrical cabinet coolers include, traditional compressor-based air conditioners, air-to-air heat exchangers (with heat pipes), thermoelectric air conditioners, and finally vortex coolers. Each cooling method has its […]
November 29, 2019
A solution to Refrigerants’ Flammability Air conditioners are everywhere, in homes, cars, office buildings, and even factories. They are also used to cool small enclosures, in particular electrical and electronic control panels. It is these small enclosures that […]
November 23, 2019
Both Air Amplifiers (especially the FX40 fixed unit and 40002 adjustable unit) and Ring vacs (of various sizes and materials) are used for gas venting applications. In fact, we have manufactured Teflon Ring Vacs for moving gasses in […]
November 22, 2019
How can panel coolers prevent factory downtime? Electrical and electronic control panels are the heart of factory production. Any problems that occur with them can cause minor to major production hiccups, slow downs and potential need for a […]
November 15, 2019
The Nex Flow Difference: Why we treat our materials differently? Nex Flow Air Products Corp. sets itself apart from its competitors by doing a few things differently with the materials that we use in manufacturing our products. While […]
November 8, 2019
Wind tunnels are large tubes with air moving inside. These tunnels are used to test models of aircraft or other flying objects on their actions in flight. These models are scaled down versions of actual objects that will […]
November 2, 2019
When Should I Consider Using Vortex Tubes for Spot Cooling? Vortex tubes create a stream of cold air from compressed air. When discussing spot cooling we want to specify that it is a “small spot”, and not a […]
October 24, 2019
Nex Flow – Heavy Duty Safety Air Gun There are many compressed air operated blow guns on the market with the vast majority being ¼” or 1/8” meant for light to medium use in production and cleaning applications. […]
October 18, 2019
Using Compressed Air in Packaging Compressed air is safe, reliable, and used in packaging products. The compressed air systems move materials from one area of the factory to another, perform blow-off, part drying, and align products for packaging. […]
October 11, 2019
Our ability to hear is critical for much of our communication yet we don’t realize it until we lose or damage our ability to “hear”. High levels of noise can lead to permanent hearing damage and high […]
October 11, 2019
Vortex tubes are ideal for spot cooling and enclosure cooling. Typically one vortex tube is used for one “spot” and for “one” enclosure. But there are some situations where one vortex tube can be split into multiple “spots” […]
October 3, 2019
Compressed air is just not a topic that is taught well in schools. There are organizations such as the Compressed Air and Gas Institute that offer basic courses in compressed air but the topic is just not as […]
September 26, 2019
A blind hole is a hole drilled into a part. A blind hole refers to a hole that is reamed, drilled, or milled to a specified depth without breaking through to the other side of the workpiece. The […]
September 19, 2019
Alternative to Refrigerant for Industrial Cooling One of the major contributors to the destruction of the ozone layer was chlorofluorocarbons or CFC’s used in air conditioning and refrigeration. Work on alternatives for CFC’s in refrigerants began in the […]
August 30, 2019
In a previous article, we’ve explained why it’s not practical to use vortex tube to cool a room. Another question that gets asked sometimes is – can I cool a small server with a vortex tube and that […]
August 21, 2019
Galvanic Corrosion – What it is and how to prevent it? Galvanic corrosion (also called bimetallic corrosion) is an electrochemical process in which one metal corrodes preferentially when it is in electrical contact with another, in the presence […]
August 16, 2019
WHY NEX FLOW RING BLADE AIR WIPES ARE SO MUCH BETTER THAN COMPETITIVE OLD TECHNOLOGIES AND EVEN OTHER OPTIONS Older technology compressed air operated air wipes are built from UHMW blocks or similar material. These air wipe […]
August 8, 2019
Air Amplification Explained compressed air-operated amplifiers presume to reduce compressed air use and lower noise levels in blow-off and cooling applications. The term air amplifier is normally applied to annular-shaped units (called Air Amplifiers or Air Movers). However, […]
August 2, 2019
Static electricity is an imbalance between positive and negative charges in materials. Most people have experienced it in everyday life whether it be with their laundry being “clingy,” making a balloon stick to a wall after rubbing it […]
July 26, 2019
Choosing the best Spot Cooler What are Spot coolers and their Importance? Spot coolers are self-contained air conditioning systems that have all the components of larger air conditioning systems but are compact and easy to move. Spot cooling […]
July 18, 2019
Hollywood Special Effects with Nex Flow® Compressed Air Accessories Not only have Nex Flow® products been used for Hollywood special effects for US made movies but also for movies made by other jurisdictions and for special effects in […]
July 11, 2019
Vortex tubes are devices that take compressed air and spins it inside the unit creating a spinning air flow in one direction and spins the air flow back in the opposite direction within the first spinning air flow. […]
July 5, 2019
Compressed air nozzle – air saving nozzle or engineered blow off nozzles are good to have but there are so many of them. This is why many people get confused and stick to the same products they are […]
June 28, 2019
How was the first Vortex tube Created? What is a Vortex tube? The Vortex tube is a mechanical device that separates compressed gas into two extreme temperature air currents. It was initially named the Ranque-Hilsch Vortex tube, after the names of […]
June 19, 2019
Options of Dry Machining The positive features of metalworking fluids have long been established and include friction reduction, cooling, corrosion protection, welding protection from the tool to the workpiece and the washing away of metal chips. However reducing […]
June 16, 2019
To choose the perfect blow off product for your manufacturing environment it is important to consider the application, placement in the factory, energy savings, health and safety, and finally material durability. Application One of the primary criteria for […]
June 7, 2019
Case Study: Nex Flow Air Knife Making Chicken Nuggets and Delicious Muffins Making muffins, or any mass food production operation has critical standards of quality that must be met. If cooking or baking is involved the heat needs […]
May 31, 2019
This is a topic that is worked to death from both blower people and compressed air people with bias so firmly ingrained – it is worthwhile to take a step back and look at this topic objectively. The […]
May 27, 2019
Static can be a major problem in manufacturing processes involving plastic. When producing, cutting or plastic materials and other types of insulating materials, static charge can build up. Even metals and conductive materials can have issues with dust […]
May 20, 2019
5 Ways a Tool Cooler is used to Improve Factory Efficiency A tool cooler is a packaged vortex tube to make it more easily used. A vortex tube creates very cold, and even freezing temperatures from compressed air […]
May 13, 2019
In the previous blog, we focused on tips to prolong the life of your compressed air accessories. Today we will discuss the importance of establishing an inspection routine for your entire compressed air system along with a checklist […]
May 7, 2019
Nex Flow compressed air accessories can complement and enhance your compressed air systems. Awareness of the best accessories (based on application) can save energy, extend the lifespan of equipment, and provide a safe environment for workers when using […]
April 23, 2019
LOUDER DOES NOT MEAN MORE POWER Have you ever heard someone said something along the lines of “well that’s definitely a powerful machine – just listen to how loud it is”. While this may be true some of […]
April 18, 2019
Pressure and Volume amplifier differences Differences and Application: Pressure Amplifier VS Volume Amplifier Sometimes when promoting our air amplifiers there is confusion as to whether it is an air “flow” amplifier or an air “pressure” amplifier. Pressure Amplifiers […]
April 18, 2019
Compressed Air: 5 Associated Injuries and How to Stay Safe While compressed air is relatively safe compared to many other sources of power, especially electricity, there are still safety issues that need to be considered with using compressed […]
April 13, 2019
How do mufflers work and how often should you change your muffler Compressed air exhaust can be quite noisy. Nex Flow’s air amplification technology is used to reduce the noise in all sorts of blow off, cooling and […]
April 4, 2019
How is Compressed Air Used to Convey Products? Compressed air systems are used to convey all types of solids, plastics materials, metal pieces, waste, chip, and trim removal in a manufacturing environment. Internal air conveyor describes items that […]
April 3, 2019
Everything about Bypass System for Control Panels The Nex Flow Panel Cooler is a vortex tube operated air conditioning system used to cool electrical and electronic control cabinets. They have many advantages such as simplicity in installation, near […]
March 25, 2019
Compressed air is used in many industrial cleaning applications. This ranges from blowing off a workstation to cleaning blind holes and even using the Hand Vac to vacuum hard to reach areas. In this article – Nex Flow […]
March 25, 2019
Plan With Nex Flow CAD Models Today! Some product manufacturers require you to register your personal data to obtain drawings and technical data. Nex Flow does not – as we believe “information that will help you in choosing […]
March 18, 2019
The Coandă effect is the tendency of a stream of fluid (air or liquid) coming from an opening to follow an adjacent flat or curved surface and to entrain fluid from the surroundings so that a region of […]
March 18, 2019
Air knives can be compressed air operated or blower operated and different factors determine which is optimal to use. This article will be focused on the different ways you can set up a compressed air operated air knife. […]
March 11, 2019
Compressed Air Uses in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry Advanced computer technologies, automated assembly systems, and high-quality compressed air systems have changed the automotive manufacturing industry. Consumers can purchase safer, more fuel-efficient and reliable vehicles today than ever before. […]
March 11, 2019
What is Industrial Ventilation? Industrial ventilation is a mechanical system that brings in fresh outdoor air into the workplace (factory or manufacturing plant) and removes contaminated indoor air. Ventilation is used in a factory to provide a healthy […]
February 18, 2019
Recommended compressed air standards and related terms There are several major standards to consider with the use of compressed air – two with regard to air quality, one for compressed air safety and any local standards related to […]
February 8, 2019
Compressed air is a very important tool for food processing and packaging. Food production includes processes like canning, freezing, and dehydration. In this industry – compressed air is used for blow-off applications, cleaning, sorting, cutting, shaping, and conveying […]
January 30, 2019
Should I use a Mist Cooling System or go the route of Dry Machining to replace Flood Coolant? Machine operations still commonly use flood coolant but are working on ways to replace with alternate systems. One such system […]
January 22, 2019
An air wipe is a blow off product used to dry, cool, and clean an extruded product or any other piece that is fed through the unit. The Nex Flow® Ring Blade® air wipe is compressed air operated and designed […]
January 14, 2019
Compressed air can be costly – so it is important to keep waste at a minimum while taking advantage of the benefits compressed air offers. A good practice is to measure and monitor your compressed air system, flow […]
January 7, 2019
What are Air Amplifiers, Jets, and Knives? Air Amplifier There are two types of Air Amplifiers – Air Pressure Amplifiers and Air Volume Amplifiers. This article talks about volume amplifiers, which harness the energy from a small parcel […]
December 13, 2018
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 […]
December 3, 2018
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. […]
November 21, 2018
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 […]
November 6, 2018
“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 […]
November 2, 2018
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 […]
October 29, 2018
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 […]
October 17, 2018
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 […]
October 16, 2018
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, […]
October 1, 2018
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 […]
September 24, 2018
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 […]
July 13, 2018
Adding Attachments to Air Flow Amplifiers A compressed air flow amplifier is also called an air mover because it can move a significant amount of air. However, when you add an attachment at either the suction inlet or […]
July 6, 2018
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 […]
July 2, 2018
Using Compressed Operated Air Knives as a Barrier Compressed air-operated air knives can be utilized as a barrier in some applications to prevent contaminants from one area from getting into another area. This is possible because of the […]
June 25, 2018
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 […]
June 22, 2018
As counter-intuitive as this may be, it can be true. For example, if you use a horse drawn carriage to take you from Chicago to New York you will save a tremendous amount of energy – virtually no […]
June 13, 2018
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 […]
June 10, 2018
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 […]
June 8, 2018
This question comes up occasionally and surprisingly the answer is yes, but not like how you may think. One explanation put forward is that this happens because normally a liquid used has a vapor pressure. You reduce the […]
June 4, 2018
Compressed air flow can be restricted because of improper pipe sizing, unnecessary restrictions in the line, air leaks and lack if cleanliness in the system. Nex Flow Air Products Corp. specializes in the use of compressed air technology […]
June 1, 2018
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 […]
May 24, 2018
Determining the Cost of Compressed Air When companies are trying to estimate the cost saved using compressed air saving technology such as air saving nozzles, compressed air amplifiers, etc. it is important to know your real compressed air […]
May 8, 2018
When utilizing a static bar with a compressed air operated air knife, the further you are away increases the time needed for static charge removal so you may need a stronger static bar if dwell time is inadequate […]
May 2, 2018
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 […]
April 30, 2018
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 […]
April 29, 2018
Possible areas to address in a compressed air system to save energy are listed below. Some, or all may apply to your system: Piping Design, redesign: Increase the diameter of the piping; reduce the length of the network; […]
April 25, 2018
It is popular now to use the term “engineered” air nozzle for compressed air nozzles used for blow-off applications. But what is an engineered nozzle? The original close air-operated engineered nozzle is a cone shape that draws in […]
April 22, 2018
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 […]
April 12, 2018
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 […]
April 4, 2018
Cleaning Air Amplifiers Compressed air amplification products have small air exit “gaps” and if not properly filtered can get dirty and block airflow. But there is an easy way to clean. No matter how well your compressed air supply […]
March 30, 2018
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 […]
March 26, 2018
Cooling Industrial Cameras Nex Flow Industrial cameras that are in very hot environments can be cooled by several means pure compressed air water peltier coolers vortex tubes Pure compressed air can add up to a large running cost […]
March 23, 2018
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 […]
March 19, 2018
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 […]
March 18, 2018
Why is the Compressed Air Pressure Too Low As discussed in this video, there are causes and solutions to situations where the compressed air pressure is too low for some factory applications. All equipment that uses this technology […]
March 15, 2018
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, […]
March 13, 2018
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 […]
March 7, 2018
Hydraulics vs Pneumatics which to use The two types of fluid power are similar in that both use a fluid to transmit mechanical energy and they also use similar terminology, symbols and components. Hydraulic systems need a pump. […]
March 4, 2018
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, […]
March 1, 2018
This of course is my educated opinion only but I think it is reasonable. When you buy a new home from a builder, would you buy the furniture from the same builder? In fact people do in some […]
February 25, 2018
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 […]
February 23, 2018
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 […]
February 16, 2018
Vortex Tubes are used for spot cooling. They utilize compressed air. When using vortex tubes you need to be aware of the effect of the dew point of the compressed air. Nex Flow Air Products manufacturers air blow […]
February 8, 2018
Definition of Coanda effect is: the tendency of a jet of fluid emerging from an orifice to follow an adjacent flat or curved surface and to entrain fluid from the surroundings so that a region of lower pressure develops. […]
February 4, 2018
Compressed Air Blow-Off Force is Too Low If your blow-off nozzle, air knife, jet, or amplifier force is too low, it could be from several factors that need to be checked. Compressed air is an energy source that […]
January 24, 2018
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
January 20, 2018
Can water damage my compressed air If left in a compressed air system can cause damage to the system and also contaminate your end product. Water in your compressed air system will cause rust. This rust will mix […]
January 17, 2018
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
January 9, 2018
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 […]
January 7, 2018
Keeping Camera Lens Clean Solving pneumatic challenges globally – NexFlow – President One application for small compressed air operated air knives or flat nozzles is to assist in keeping the lens of cameras clean as in the picture […]
January 5, 2018
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 […]
December 23, 2017
Compressed Air Considerations for Blow off and Cooling Applications Despite the push by blower providers to convert compressed air blow off to blower operated systems, the fact is 70% of compressed air is still, on the average, used […]
December 17, 2017
December 11, 2017
In drying bottles and cans on a conveying system you want to do it with the least space as possible and quickly and get it as dry as possible. Contact Nex Flow Air Products Corp. for blow off, […]
December 1, 2017
Drying complex parts may require a combination of nozzles, jets, and air knives. A complex cart can have an odd shape, plus holes and crevices where water can collect. In such cases, it may require several steps in […]
November 24, 2017
This video provides a cost-effective solution to collect and convey dust a long distance without electricity. Portable and simple. Annual air (flow) amplification products such as Nex Flow Air Amplifiers operate by utilizing the Coanda effect to draw […]
November 18, 2017
Various methods exist to cool industrial cameras. Vortex Tubes offer an ideal method if compressed air is available. For any questions on the use of vortex tubes please contact myself or Nex Flow Air Products Corp directly. Video […]
November 14, 2017
Some processes require absolutely dry parts and this can be attained in a fast and cost effective and efficient way. It involves optimum use of compressed air and radiant heat to minimize overall energy use and time. If […]
November 10, 2017
Some factors to consider in the use of compressed air blow off with static elimination is the strength of the charge on the part to be addressed, if you need air blow off and exposure time to the […]
November 8, 2017
This video outlines the conditions where vortex tube cooling units are best used for air conditioning electrical and electronic enclosures. Vortex tube-operated Cabinet Enclosure Coolers, or Panel Coolers utilize compressed air to operate, and that energy cost needs […]
November 5, 2017
When compressed air is produced, it is first stored and then utilized from storage as it is needed. This has implications for actual energy use and cost. Storage in a compressed air system allows users to supplement energy […]
October 31, 2017
Things to be considered in the installation of a Panel Cooler, a vortex tube operated air conditioner for electrical and electronic enclosures. If you have any questions on the use of compressed air for cooling, blow off, cleaning, […]
October 27, 2017
Some months ago I posted the above pic with a short comment but with little explanation of how it worked so I will explain it more now. Extruded profiles come in many shapes and configurations but the Ring […]
October 23, 2017
Packaging of goods has gone beyond simple containers, bottles and cans such as the one depicted in the picture above. This particular packaging of pet food needs to be dried after washing. With limited space and a concern […]
October 19, 2017
THE HYDRAULIC COMPRESSOR History In doing some research on developments in compressed air technology I came across a fascinating bit of Canadian history at: http://www.coppercountryexplorer.com/2011/07/the-taylor-compressor/ Imagined and built by Canadian Charles Taylor, this amazing compressor supplied all the […]
October 13, 2017
Formal compressed air system audits are costly and can be quite involved,. Experts are available to do this with expensive equipment in very large factory operations. But what about smaller facility where the cost and time is hard […]
October 10, 2017
An efficient application for compressed air operated venturi’s like Nex Flow’s Ring Vac units ( see www.nexflow.com) is hopper loading. Whether it’s loading resin for a plastic molding process, or a hopper of bottle caps for a bottling […]
October 5, 2017
In any good compressed air system there is a receiver which stores compressed air. One of the advantages of compressed air is that it is an “on demand” source of energy. When it is not needed, it can […]
October 2, 2017
A 100 cfm compressor with a refrigeration drier, operating for 4000 hours in a temperate climate, can produce about 2200 USgal of liquid condensate in a year! Failure to remove this moisture can result in condensation in the […]
September 28, 2017
WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR While it is known that compressed air is costly to use, there are still things that happen on the shop floor that creates a great deal of waste. The key to maximum efficiency in […]
September 19, 2017
Compressed air noise can be responsible for up to 1/3rd of the noise in a factory operation. So controlling noise from compressed air is important. This can be achieved with the following three steps: 1. Use control devices […]
September 17, 2017
High velocity compressed air blow-offs are especially useful if parts don’t need to be “super dry” (as completely free of water) or if there is a requirement to remove “excess” water or other liquid from a part prior […]
September 11, 2017
Compressed is a friendly and reliable energy source used for many applications but sometimes not enough thought is given to the “pressure drop” when using the air. Pressure drop is the loss of pressure due to energy loss […]
September 8, 2017
Lottery Ticket Quality Control with an Air Knife Unusual applications for compressed air are always fun. One such unusual application was at a facility printing lottery tickets. Printing lottery tickets is much like printing money as they need […]
September 5, 2017
Compressed Air Operated Air jets Compressed Air Operated Air Jets are ideal for applications such as part ejection and can provide advantages over air nozzles in some applications. Video url : https://youtu.be/TQmdj_J-w4s
September 4, 2017
In steel sheet production or other metal sheet production, which is better to use for blow-off? – a series of many small compressed air operated flat jet nozzles or, one or more long compressed air operated air knives? In […]
September 2, 2017
Compressed Air Flow Amplifiers and Back Pressure Issues. Compressed air flow amplifiers (also called air movers) operate using something called the Coanda effect to convert pressure to flow with minimal energy loss. The result is high flow and less […]
August 30, 2017
This article is borrowed from a blog by the Marshall Institute at www.marshallinstitute.com Teaching the Millenials a sound reliability strategy early in their career (the Matures, Baby Boomers and Gen Xers too) can be the critical component of a strong manufacturing strategy. […]
August 27, 2017
Nex Flow Distributor Event Pattaya Thailand 2017 Nex Flow Distributor event attendees were (in no particular order) from Canada, USA, Mexico, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, India, Spain, Slovenia, Poland, Germany, Finland, Turkey, Philippines, […]
August 23, 2017
Compressed Air Operated Air Knives come in two styles and can both save energy and reduce noise levels as well as improve factory safety in both blow off and Compressed Air Cooling applications.
August 20, 2017
A happy person is a productive person but working in an environment where you sweat all day is not fun. Even in the winter time in cold countries it can be very hot and uncomfortable working in factories such […]
August 16, 2017
Cameras are used extensively in production for monitoring to insure quality and are often exposed to hot and harsh environments and may require additional cooling. The most common way to cool an industrial camera in very hot environments is to enclose it in a […]
August 13, 2017
The point of use filter is a major center which maintenance is important in a compressed air line. An area of major importance is point of use filtration in compressed air lines. This simply means that a filter (should be) […]
August 10, 2017
Using a vortex tube video covering the industrial environment use. This video illustrates some of the things to keep in mind when using vortex tubes in industrial applications. Video url : https://youtu.be/3OIjke1lcwo Welcome to EZ Engineering! Today, […]
August 7, 2017
Point of Use Filtration in Compressed Air Compressed Air technology for blow off an cooling involves the use of air flow amplifying products in the form of air nozzles, air movers and air knives used in blow off, […]
August 4, 2017
August 1, 2017
Easy Engineering Easy Engineering is a continuation of a series of educational videos to explain special compressed air-operated items for blow-off and cooling, moving on to what they are made of, how they work, and how to use […]
July 28, 2017
A vortex tube is an interesting device that takes compressed air and divides it into a hot and cold stream. Various theories try to explain why it works but there is no definitive answer. Their primary uses are […]
July 25, 2017
Easy Engineering is the first in a series of educational videos to explain special compressed air operated items for blow off, cooling and moving on what they are made of, how they work and how to use. OTHER […]
July 21, 2017
USING A RELIABLE VORTEX AIR CONDITIONER AS A BACKUP UNIT A vortex air conditioner like a Nex Flow Panel Cooler is probably the most reliable type of system you can use in air conditioning control panels as it […]
July 17, 2017
In choosing a company to deal with, you should look at the values that drive them. Company values are the guiding principles and fundamental beliefs that help us function together as a team and work toward a common […]
July 14, 2017
Filters are an important component in any compressed air system. Clean, dry, and even oil free compressed air and gas is a basic need for many industries. In some applications even a drop of unwanted oil or dirt […]
July 12, 2017
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES IN USING COMPRESSED AIR 1. Hoses and lines should be rated to meet the maximum operating pressure of the equipment – avoid using weak plastic tubing in open factory environment as they can split and cause […]
July 9, 2017
Anodizing is an environmentally safe electrochemical process that converts the aluminum metal surface into a porous aluminum oxide, ultimately creating an end product whose finish is more durable and weather-resistant. Aluminum anodizing enhances the characteristics of aluminum in […]
July 5, 2017
Imagine a factory environment – maybe a fertilizer plant or a chemical production facility with electrical and electronic cabinets that need to be kept clean. Not only does the maintenance cost of maintaining the air conditioning systems become […]
July 3, 2017
One of our customers made a very nice setup to dry extruded pipe using Ring Blade Air Wipes manufactured by Nex Flow Air Products Corp. Very easy to switch out one Air Wipe diameter with another size, as […]
July 2, 2017
Variable Frequency Drives describe equipment used to control the speed of machinery. Many industrial processes such as assembly lines must operate at different speeds for different products. Where process conditions demand adjustment of flow from a pump or […]
June 29, 2017
In some industrial casting and forging situations the items made need to be cooled quickly for handling purposes or for an on-going process such as marking or assembly, otherwise the processes cannot be completed properly or handling would […]
June 27, 2017
There is a big shift in thinking and therefore the way things are being done in industrial operations with the entry of more and more millennials coming into the workforce. What this means to promotion and reaching out […]
June 25, 2017
Late October, 2016 there was a landmark agreement among 170 countries to set firm dates for the curbing the use of HCFC’s in air conditioning systems with penalties for non-compliance. Developed countries must reduce their use of HFCs […]
June 21, 2017
How to have Control Panel Air Conditioning meet the requirements of the Kigali Agreement On Oct 15, 2016 countries around the world signed on to the Kigali Agreement, an amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which hopes to reduce […]
June 17, 2017
Compressed air is viewed as a costly method for blow off and cooling applications and some look to electric motor driven blowers as a replacement. This is a reasonable with a focus for energy saving being a major […]
June 14, 2017
In cleaning statically charged products there are claims by some companies that static can be removed as far as 20 feet away. What they do NOT say is how fast. This can lead to disastrous applications in manufacturing […]
June 8, 2017
Both low pressure blowers and high pressure compressed air is used for blow-off and cooling applications. Much has been made of the higher energy cost in using compressed air over the last 15 to 20 years which all […]
June 5, 2017
Several companies manufacturer vortex tube operated air conditioners primarily for electrical and electronic enclosures. Some promote them as the solution to all applications when in fact that is not the case. There are many types of devices on […]
June 1, 2017
With the advent of new technologies, manufacturing will be transitioning in ways that not even science fiction could foresee. Some trends to note… 1. New techniques such as 3D printing will eliminate the need for many products now […]
May 30, 2017
Why Vortex Tube Panel Coolers are getting used more for Cooling Electrical Panels Vortex tubes create freezing air from compressed air and are used as air conditioners for cooing control panels – even cameras in hot environments. Main […]
May 27, 2017
Of the roughly 40 million Americans suffering from hearing loss, 10 million can be attributed to noise-induced hearing loss. With extended exposure, decibel levels of 85 or more can lead to hearing loss. Exposure to impulse or continuous […]
May 20, 2017
When a compressed air flow amplifier gets dirty, there is no need to remove the units from the line. Nex Flow compressed air-operated Air Amplifiers are annular flow amplifiers often called “air movers.” They utilize the Coanda effect […]
May 16, 2017
Recognizing the effect of pressure drop in your compressed air system is essential to ensure your equipment is working optimally. Except for possibly compressed air leaks, the greatest waste of using compressed air is not addressing unnecessary pressure […]