Pneumatics Articles Nex Flow
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 […]