Air knives are unsung heroes in industrial settings, delivering precise, high-velocity air to dry, clean, or cool surfaces. Whether you’re in automotive manufacturing or food processing, choosing the right air knife can mean the difference between wasted energy and streamlined operations. At Maxum, we’ve perfected air knives for a range of applications—but how do you pick the best one for your needs? This guide breaks it down.
What Makes Air Knives Special?
An air knife is a tool that produces a uniform sheet of air, ideal for tasks like drying wet parts or removing dust and chips. Unlike compressed air nozzles, which can be wasteful and inconsistent, air knives offer controlled, powerful airflow with less energy. But not all air knives are created equal—here’s what to consider.
Key Factors in Selection
Air Velocity: Higher velocity means faster drying or cleaning, but it must match your application. Maxumizer® Air Knives deliver adjustable, high-speed air for maximum impact using a engineered set of converging and laminar flow sections. Especially when paired with a Maxumizer® Air Blower System.
Material: Stainless Steel / EPDM, Stainless Steel / Viton, or Fully Welded Stainless Steel is a must for durability especially in industrial settings. Maxum offers Stainless Steel near the same cost as competitors extruded aluminum products.
Energy Efficiency: Look for designs that minimize power use—ours combined with a Maxumizer® Air Blower can cut energy costs by 30-70% compared to inefficient compressed air set ups. *See this previous blog about saving money.
Customization: One-size-fits-all doesn’t work here. Maxumizer® Air Knives come available in stocked standard 6″ increments, but also offers tailored lengths and inlet configurations upon request. Plus, easily adjustable slot gaps.
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Industry Applications
Automotive, Bottling and Canning, Construction and Milling, Electronics and Solar, Extrusion Lines, Food Processing and Packaging, Industrial Parts Blow-off, Dunnage and many other applications.
Maxum Air’s Edge
Our Maxumizer® Air Knives stand out with their robust build and efficiency. They’re engineered to maximize impact, resist corrosion, and integrate seamlessly with our air blowers. A customer in bottling, for example, uses them to prep/dry/clean labelling surfaces prior to inkjet and paper label adhesion—proof of their versatility.
Ready to Choose?
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