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December 4, 2019
December 4, 2019
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How is Compressed Air used to Package Products?

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 […]
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October 24, 2019
October 24, 2019
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Nex Flow – Heavy Duty Safety Air Gun

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. […]
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October 18, 2019
October 18, 2019
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How is Compressed Air used to Package Products?

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. […]
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October 3, 2019
October 3, 2019
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Choose the Right Nozzle to Boost Efficiency

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 […]
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September 26, 2019
September 26, 2019
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Quick and Easy Ways to Clean Blind Holes

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 […]
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August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019
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Can I cool a server using a vortex tube?

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 […]
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August 21, 2019
August 21, 2019
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Galvanic Corrosion – What it is and how to prevent it?

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 […]
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August 8, 2019
August 8, 2019
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Air Amplification Explained – Is it really free?

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, […]
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July 26, 2019
July 26, 2019
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Choosing The Best Spot Cooler for my Application

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 […]
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June 28, 2019
June 28, 2019
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How was the first Vortex tube Created?

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 […]
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June 16, 2019
June 16, 2019
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Five Criteria for Choosing the Best Blow Off Product

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 […]
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April 23, 2019
April 23, 2019
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Louder Does not Mean More Power

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 […]
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April 4, 2019
April 4, 2019
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How is Compressed Air Used to Convey Products?

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 […]
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April 3, 2019
April 3, 2019
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Everything about Bypass System for Control Panels

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 […]
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March 18, 2019
March 18, 2019
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The Coandă effect: History and Implications

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 […]
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March 18, 2019
March 18, 2019
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5 Different Air Knife set-up and application

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. […]
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March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019
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Compressed Air Uses in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry

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. […]
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March 11, 2019
March 11, 2019
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Commonly used tools for Industrial Ventilation

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 […]
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February 8, 2019
February 8, 2019
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What are the Compressed Air Standards in the Food Industry?

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 […]
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January 22, 2019
January 22, 2019
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Can a Ring Blade (Air Wipe) be used hand held?

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 […]
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December 13, 2018
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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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 17, 2018
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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