Windblade™ air knife

Even airflow for drying, cooling and cleaning

An air knife shapes the airflow from a side channel blower into a flat, even, high-velocity jet. This removes water, dust and chips from products without contact.

FPZ has developed the shape and internal geometry of the Windblade™ air knives around the airflow and matched them to its own blowers. The adjustable nozzle lets you adapt air velocity and pressure to your application.

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Material

Aluminium or stainless steel

Nozzle

adjustable from 0.2 to 5 mm

Length

100 to 2,000 mm

Maintenance

none

Why Windblade™?

Compressed air from a compressor is expensive for drying and blow-off lines. A side channel blower with an air knife achieves the same effect with a much larger volume of air at low pressure, using a fraction of the energy.

The air knives are modular: with Y-pieces, reducers and hose sleeves, several knives can be run from one blower, fed in the middle or at one end.

Even airflow along the entire length
Adjustable nozzle for air velocity and pressure
Made of anodised aluminium or AISI 304 stainless steel
Non-corroding, also for aggressive environments
Easy installation, modular design
No moving parts, no maintenance

Two versions

Aluminium

Extruded, anodised aluminium profile
Standard lengths 100 to 2,000 mm, special lengths possible
Nozzle adjustable from 0.2 to 5 mm
Up to 100 °C, up to 200 °C on request

AISI 304 stainless steel

Formed stainless steel
Standard lengths 200 to 1,800 mm, special lengths possible
Nozzle adjustable from 0.5 to 5 mm
For food, chemicals and aggressive environments

Typical applications

Drying

Removing water and residues from bottles, cans, packaging, fruit and vegetables so that the products can be labelled and packed.

Cooling

Cooling plastic parts, profiles, tubes and metal parts after moulding or casting.

Cleaning

Blowing dust, chips and coolant off workpieces and conveyor belts.

Industries

Food and beverages, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, automotive, electronics, foundry, wood, textiles and construction.

Frequently asked questions

Which blower suits my air knife?

That depends on the length and number of knives, the nozzle opening and the desired effect. We calculate the required air volume and select the right side channel blower.

Aluminium or stainless steel?

Aluminium is light and suitable for most applications. AISI 304 stainless steel is the right choice for food, chemicals and wherever cleaning agents or aggressive media are involved.

Can I run several air knives from one blower?

Yes. Several knives can be supplied using Y-pieces and hose connections. The blower must then be sized for the total air volume.

Why not simply use compressed air?

Compressed air is the most expensive form of energy in a plant. For large blow-off lines, a side channel blower delivers the required air with significantly less electricity.