Air Knife Applications

STANMECH has the air knife system capabilities that are appropriate to your every need. We have experience in developing application solutions for the following industrial processes:

  • pharmaceutical
  • consumer
  • food & beverage
  • electronics
  • automotive
  • construction
  • engineering

Benefits of STANMECH's drying solutions:

  • Reduce need for maintenance
  • Save energy up to 80%
  • Increase production speed and capacity
  • Enhance appearance of your products
  • Reduce rejects
  • Improve flexibility

Pharmaceutical Industry

STANMECH can provide solutions for drying all types of containers and products in the pharmaceutical industry, including drying tablets in the production process.

Efficient waste removal keeps electronic measurement instruments clean.	Drying jars

Air knives dry consumer goods following chemical bathing, washing and rinsing. Benefits are increased productivity, reduced drying space and improved quality..	Air knives can cool carpet rubber backing prior to rolling and storage. Benefits are faster production, less waste and improved quality.

Air knives strip water from bottles prior to labelling. Benefits include enhanced appearance, low running costs and increased customer satisfaction.	Air knives dry aluminum cans prior to packaging. This eliminates the risk of stress corrosion and packaging damage and increases productivity and customer satisfaction.

Air knives dry PCBs following chemical bathing, washing and rinsing. Results are increased productivity, reduced drying space and improved quality.

Circular air knives remove excess process salt from rubber extrusions for door and window seals. Benefits are reduced maintenance and salt use, and increased safety and product quality.	Air knives remove loose fibres from car upholstery, producing an even finish. Benefits are improved quality and fewer customer rejects.

Hot air knives dry and clean steel girders after external storage and before processing and surface coating. Results are improved product finish and reduced labour costs.	Air knives can ensure an even layer of plaster solution during the production of plasterboard. Benefits include less waste and improved quality and appearance.

Air knives remove water from aluminum foil after washing. Quality is improved and production is increased by 30%.	Air knives remove cement dust from crane tracks. Results are increased life of crane wheels, greater reliability and reduced maintenance costs.