Compressed Air Consumption Chart
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Inlet Pressure
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Air Consumption SCFM per in.
(SLPM per 25 mm)
with std. .002" (.05 mm) gap
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Air Consumption SCFM per in.
(SLPM per 25 mm)
with .004" (.10 mm) gap (shim added)
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20 PSIG
1.4 BAR
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1.2 SCFM/inch
34
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2.4 SCFM/inch
68
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40 PSIG
2.8 BAR
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1.7 SCFM/inch
48
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3.4 SCFM/inch
96
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60 PSIG
4.1 BAR
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2.3 SCFM/inch
65
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4.6 SCFM/inch
130
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80 PSIG
5.5 BAR
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2.8 SCFM/inch
79
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5.6 SCFM/inch
158
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100 PSIG
6.9 BAR
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3.3 SCFM/inch
93
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6.6 SCFM/inch
186
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120 PSIG
8.4 BAR
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3.9 SCFM/inch
110
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7.8 SCFM/inch
220
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Based on an Amplification Ratio of 40:1 the air flow out would be 40 times the above.
Compressed Air Flow Through A Hole In Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute
(14.7 Psia/70ºF/0% Relative Humidity)
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Inlet Pressure (PSIG)
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Diameter Of Hole In Inches
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1/64
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1/32
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1/16
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1/8
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1/4
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3/8
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1/2
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5/8
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3/4
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20
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.123
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.491
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1.96
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7.86
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31.4
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70.7
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126
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196
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28.3
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40
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.194
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.774
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3.1
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12.4
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49.6
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112
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198
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310
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446
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60
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.264
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1.06
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4.23
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16.9
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67.6
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152
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271
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423
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609
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80
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.335
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1.34
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5.36
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21.4
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85.7
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193
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343
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536
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771
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100
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.406
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1.62
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6.49
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26
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104
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234
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415
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649
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934
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120
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.476
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1.91
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7.62
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30.5
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122
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274
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488
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762
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1097
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Specifications
Air-Blade™ - Air Knife X-Stream is available in eight standard lengths:
- 3" (76mm)
- 6" (150mm)
- 8" (203mm)
- 12" (300mm)
- 18" (457mm)
- 24" (609.5mm)
- 30" (761mm)
- 36" (914mm)
Special lengths of our Air-Blade™ - Air Knife X-Stream are available on special order including lengths combining several units.
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PART NO.
(Aluminum &
Stainless Steel)
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AA
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A
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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
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G
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H
Rear Inlets
(Side Inlets)
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Model 10003X
Model 10003XS
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3"
76.2mm
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1"
25mm
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1.97"
50mm
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1.5"
38.1mm
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0.2"
5mm
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0.5"
12.7mm
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0.43"
11mm
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N/A
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1
(0)
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Model 10006X
Model 10006XS
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6"
152mm
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1"
25mm
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1.97"
50mm
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1.5"
38.1mm
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0.5"
5mm
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0.5"
12.7mm
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0.43"
11mm
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0.83"
22mm
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1
(2)
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Model 10012X
Model 10012XS
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12"
305mm
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1"
25mm
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1.97"
50mm
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1.5"
38.1mm
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0.5"
5mm
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0.5"
12.7mm
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0.43"
11mm
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0.83"
22mm
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2
(2)
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Model 10018X
Model 10018XS
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18"
457mm
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1"
25mm
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1.97"
50mm
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1.5"
38.1mm
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0.5"
5mm
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0.5"
12.7mm
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0.43"
11mm
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0.83"
22mm
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2
(2)
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Model 10024X
Model 10024XS
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24"
610mm
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1"
25mm
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1.97"
50mm
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1.5"
38.1mm
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0.5"
5mm
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0.5"
12.7mm
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0.43"
11mm
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0.83"
22mm
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2
(2)
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Model 10030X
Model 10030XS
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30"
761mm
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1"
25mm
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1.97"
50mm
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1.5"
38.1mm
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0.5"
5mm
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0.5"
12.7mm
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0.43"
11mm
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0.83"
22mm
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2
(2)
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Model 10036X
Model 10036XS
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36"
914mm
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1"
25mm
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1.97"
50mm
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1.5"
38.1mm
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0.5"
5mm
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0.5"
12.7mm
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0.43"
11mm
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0.83"
22mm
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2
(2)
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Air-Blade™ - Air Knife X-Stream units are supplied with air inlet ports to suit either 1/4" NPT or BSP (metric). Please state preference when ordering. All screws are stainless steel. All units are supplied fully assembled with a 0.002" stainless steel shim producing a precise 0.002" air gap. Additional shims available upon request.
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Effective Length
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Model Number
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Materials Of Construction
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3"
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10003X
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Aluminum
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3"
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10003XS
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Stainless
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6"
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10006X
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Aluminum
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6"
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10006XS
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Stainless
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12"
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10012X
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Aluminum
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12"
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10012XS
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Stainless
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18"
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10018X
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Aluminum
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18"
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10018XS
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Stainless
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24"
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10024X
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Aluminum
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24"
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10024XS
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Stainless
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30"
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10030X
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Aluminum
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30"
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10030XS
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Stainless
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36"
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10036X
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Aluminum
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36"
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10036XS
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Stainless
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Actual Results From Laboratory Testing
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Cost Effective
Example Of An Air Saving Calculation
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From the chart showing air flow through a hole, assume we have a pipe 30 inches long with 1/16" holes spaced ½” apart with a total number of 59 holes. The air pressure in the system is 60 PSIG.
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From the chart each 1/16" hole consumes 4.23 SCFM at 60 PSIG. Total air consumed is 59 X 4.23 = 249.57 SCFM.
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From the Compressed Air Consumption Chart a 30" Air-Blade™ Air Knife consumes 2.7 SCFM per inch or 30 X 2.7 = 81 SCFM at 60 PSIG.
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Assuming a compressed air cost of 30 cents/1000 standard cubic feet and an 8 hour day operation for 200 days per year, the Drilled Pipe Will Cost:
249.57 cu. ft./min. X 60 min./hr. X $.30/1000 cu. ft. X 200 days X 8 hrs/day equaling
$7,187.62 a year.
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The Air-Blade™ - Air Knife X-Stream Will Cost:
81 cu. ft./min. X 60 min./hr. X $ .30/1000 cu. ft. X 200 days X 8 hrs/day equaling
$2,332.80 a year.
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The Savings Per Year using the Air-Blade™ - Air Knife X-Stream will be:
$7,187.62 - $2,332.80 = $4,854.82 per year!
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