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Air Nozzles and Jets Overview

Engineered Air Nozzles and Jets reduce noise levels and air costs.

Save energy and improve safety by upgrading your blowoff, cooling, and drying operation to the award winning Super Air Nozzles!

What Are Air Nozzles and Jets?

A simple solution to excessive air consumption and noise levels on compressed air blowoff operations. EXAIR Air Nozzles and Jets produce outlet flows up to 25 times compressed air consumption using a small amount of compressed air as the power source.

Air savings, compared to open copper tubes or pipes commonly used for blowoff can be as high as 80%. Less compressed air means less noise. The typical noise level reduction is 10 dBA. All EXAIR Air Nozzles and Jets meet WorkSafe Australia and OSHA maximum dead-ended pressure and sound level exposure requirements and carry the CE mark.

An open 1/4″ (6mm) copper tube, by contrast, ejects pure compressed air at up to 40 standard cubic feet per minute (1,133 SLPM), the entire output of a 10 horsepower compressor. Annual energy cost can exceed $1,000 per year. Noise levels in excess of 100 dBA are commonly produced. When supply pressure exceeds 30 PSIG (2 BAR), an open pipe, tube or drilled holes violates OSHA static pressure requirements.

How Air Nozzles Work

Air Nozzles use the Coanda effect to amplify compressed airflow up to 25 times or more. As illustrated above, compressed air (black arrows) is ejected through a series of nozzles on the outer perimeter. As the air travels along the outer wall of the nozzle, surrounding air (blue arrows) is entrained into the stream. The airstream that results is a high volume, high velocity blast of air at minimal air consumption. The air is always ejected so it can vent safely, well below OSHA dead end pressure requirements, should the nozzle end be blocked.

How Air Jets Work

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Air Jets utilise the Coanda effect (wall attachment of a high velocity fluid) to produce air motion in their surroundings. As illustrated above, a small amount of compressed air (black arrows) is throttled through an internal ring nozzle above sonic velocity. A vacuum is produced, pulling large volumes of surrounding, or “free” air, through the jet (blue arrows). Both the outlet and inlet can be ducted for remote positioning. If the end is blocked, flow simply reverses at well below OSHA dead end pressure requirements.

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Safe and Efficient Use Of Compressed Air

The inefficient use of compressed air for blowoff applications may create problems due to the energy costs, noise level and potential danger to personnel who are exposed to high pressure air. Open air pipes, copper tubes and drilled pipes are a few of the common abusers. They consume tremendous amounts of energy and often produce noise levels over 100 dBA.

Open Air Pipe or Copper Tube

Turbulent compressed air blasts straight out of the pipe or tube. It not only wastes huge amounts of compressed air but also violates OSHA noise and dead end pressure requirements.

Reduce Energy Costs

The best way to cut energy costs is through proper maintenance and use of the compressed air system. Leaks and dirty filters require maintenance on a regular basis. Energy savings can also be realised when replacing outdated compressor motors and controls with high efficiency models that often pay for themselves in a short period of time.

The most important factor to dramatically boost efficiency is proper use. Using engineered products like EXAIR’s Super Air Nozzles can cut operating costs since they use only a fraction of the compressed air of typical blowoffs. In addition, all of the Air Nozzles and Jets shown on this website can be cycled on and off with an instantaneous response. EXAIR’s EFC Electronic Flow Control is a control that limits compressed air use by turning on the air only when a part is present.

Air Consumption of Open Tube and Pipe

Pressure Supply Air Consumption of Homemade Blowoffs
PSIG BAR   Copper Tube Open Pipe
1/4″ 5/16″ 3/8″ 1/8″ 1/4″ 3/8″
80 5.5 SCFM 33 58 87 70 140 240
SLPM 934 1,641 2,462 1,981 3,962 6,792

Saving Money and Compressed Air

The table above shows the air consumption for typical homemade blowoffs. For air consumption and other data on EXAIR’s Air Nozzles and Jets, please see Specifications

Consider the following example where a Model 1102 Mini Super Air Nozzles replaces an 1/8” (3.2mm) open pipe. The compressed air savings is easy to calculate and proves to be dramatic. Payout for Air Nozzles and Jets, including filter and installation cost is measures in weeks – not years, as is the case for other cost reduction equipment. Based on a 40-hour work week, 52 weeks a year.

Example:

  1. Existing blowoff is 1/8” (3.2mm) open pipe at 80 PSIG (5.5 BAR) supply.
    Air consumption, from the table above, is 70 SCFM (1,981 SLPM).
  2. Use a 1/8 Model 1102 Mini Super Air Nozzle also at 80 PSIG (5.5 BAR) supply.
    Air consumption, from the table under Specifications , is 10 SCFM (283 SLPM).
  3. Compressed air saved = 70 – 10 = 60 SCFM (1,981 – 283 = 1,698 SLPM).
  4. For this example, the blowoff is continuous. If the duty cycle was 20%, then air saved would be 60 x .2 = 12 SCFM (1,698 x .2 = 350 SLPM).
  5. Most large plants know their cost per 1,000 standard cubic feet of compressed air (10,000 standard litres). If you don’t know your actual cost per 1,000 SCF, $0.25 is a reasonable average to use. (Cost per 10,000 standard litres is approximately $0.089.)
  6. Dollars saved per hour = SCFM saved x 60 minutes x cost/1,000 SCF (SLPM saved x 60 minutes x $0.089/10,000)
    = 60 x 60 x $0.25/1,000 (= 1,698 x 60 x $0.089/10,000)
    = $0.90 per hour
    = $36.00 per week
    = $1,872.00 per year savings for One nozzle!

Reduce Noise Levels

High noise levels are a common problem for many plants. Compressed air noise often exceeds WorkSafe and OSHA noise level exposure requirements, resulting in hearing loss to those working in close proximity. Noisy blowoffs at 80 PSIG (5.5 BAR) that produce noise levels of 100 dBA can be reduced to only 74 dBA when using a Super Air Nozzle. At that pressure, it is still possible to obtain hard-hitting force without the high noise.

WorkSafe Australia Maximum Allowable Noise Exposure
LAeq,8h = 85 dB(A)
Exposure Time 16* hrs 12* hrs 8 hrs 4 hrs 2 hrs 1
hr
30 min 15 min 7.5 min 3.8 min 1.9 min 57 sec 28.8 sec 14.4 sec 7.2 sec 3.6 sec 1.8 sec 0.9 sec
Sound Level dBA 80 82 85 88 91 94 97 100 103 106 109 112 115 118 121 124 127 130

* The adjustment factor for extended workshifts is taken into account.

OSHA Maximum Allowable Noise Exposure
Standard 29 CFR-1910.95(a)
Hours per day (constant noise) 8 7 4 3 2 1 0.5
Sound Level dBA 90 91 95 97 100 105 110

Eliminate Harmful Dead Ended Pressures

Air can be dangerous when the outlet pressure of a hole, hose or copper tube is higher than 30 PSIG (2 BAR). In the event the opening is blocked by a hand or other body part, air may enter the bloodstream through the skin, resulting in a serious injury. All of the Air Nozzles and Jets manufactured by EXAIR have been designed for safety. All are safe to be supplied with higher pressure compressed air and meet OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.242(b).

Applications

  • Part cleaning
  • Chip removal
  • Part drying
  • Liquid blowoff
  • Part cooling
  • Material conveying
  • Part ejection
  • Fibre conveying
  • Air assist

Advantages

  • Reduced compressed air cost
  • 10 dBA average noise reduction
  • Conserve compressed air
  • Improved blowoff performance
  • Compact
  • Improved safety
  • Improved production
  • Meets OSHA noise level requirements
  • Meets OSHA dead-end pressure requirements
  • CE compliant

The Model 1213-12 Super Blast Safety Air Gun with Model 1111-12 Super Air Nozzle Cluster blows paper dust out of a web press with the airflow reaching deep into confined areas.

These PEEK (Plastic) Large Super Air Nozzles resist chemicals used in solar panel manufacturing.

A 1” High Power Flat Super Air Nozzle is used to tip a part from a chute and onto a conveyor.

This Atto Super Air Nozzle is blowing dust out of computer slots prior to assembly

This Stainless Steel Large Super Air Nozzle removes debris from a stainless steel screw conveyor.

EXAIR’s 303SS Air Jets provide reliable, efficient blowoff and cleaning within corrosive, high temperature or washdown environments.

Oddly shaped parts often require a combination of Air Nozzles and Air Jets for proper blowoff.

This PEEK material Atto Super Air Nozzle was chosen because of its non-marring quality for a blow off application on a sensitive lens.

This Pico Super Air Nozzle is keeping dust from accumulating on this photoelectric sensor

This 1” Flat Super Air Nozzle removes chips from a roller chain.

A Back Blow Air Nozzle cleans chips and coolant from inside a machined pipe

The M4 Back Blow Nozzle cleans out connections to a machining fixture.

A combination of Model 6013 High Velocity Air Jets and Model 6042 Adjustable Air Amplifiers dry this engine casting.

2” Flat Super Air Nozzles blow off metal parts as they are lifted through a vacuum chamber.

Flexible Stay Set Hoses™ are ideal where frequent repositioning of air nozzles is required.

Swivel Fittings make it easy to adjust the aim of the Air Nozzles and Jets.

Type 316 Stainless Steel Super Air Nozzles withstand high temperatures up to 538°C (1000°F), corrosive environments and mechanical wear.

Super Air Nozzles with Stay Set Hoses provide adjustability and precision.

Large Super Air Nozzles provide high force values for heavy duty applications like removing products from conveyor belts.

The Type 316 Stainless Steel 1” Flat Super Air Nozzle can be used in environments up to 538°C (1000°F).

A stainless steel 1” Flat Super Air Nozzle removes condensation from a label prior to scanning.

Super Air Nozzle Clusters blow debris across the 6-foot (1,829mm) continuous steel strip and off the other side.

Selecting The Right Air Nozzle

EXAIR manufactures a wide selection of Air Nozzles and Jets, which are divided into two groups. The first group includes Air Nozzles and Jets that deliver force up to 624 grams (22 ounces) and are suitable for most applications. The second group includes Air Nozzles that produce high force up to 10.43 kg (23 lbs) where additional reach and force are required.

  • Type 303 Stainless Steel – high temperatures and corrosive environments. Maximum temperature 426°C (800°F)
  • Type 316 Stainless Steel – high temperatures and corrosive environments, and mechanical wear. Maximum temperature 426°C (800°F)
  • Brass – general purpose applications. Maximum temperature 204°C (400°F)
  • Zinc Aluminium Alloy – general purpose applications. Maximum temperature 121°C (250°F)
  • PEEK (plastic) – replaces metals in harsh environments. Offers chemical resistance, non-marring. Maximum temperature 160°C (320°F)

Standard Force Air Nozzles

This group of EXAIR air nozzles produce up to 624 grams (22 ounces) of force and are suitable for most applications.

  • Compact – fit easily in tight spaces
  • Engineered for efficient use of compressed air and optimum blowoff force
  • Meets WorkSafe and OSHA noise level requirements
  • Meets OSHA pressure requirements

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High Force Air Nozzles

This group of EXAIR air nozzles produce up to 10.43 kg (23 lbs) of blowoff force and are suitable for applications requiring additional power and reach.

  • Strong force for part ejection, blowoff, drying and cooling
  • Higher air consumption for greater force and wider blowoff pattern
  • Meets WorkSafe and OSHA noise level requirements
  • Meets OSHA pressure requirements

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Back Blow Air Nozzles

EXAIR Back Blow Air Nozzles are ideal for cleaning closed tubes or where debris shouldn’t be forced further into piping.

  • Nozzles available to blow out as small as 1/4” (6.3mm) inner diameters
  • Nozzles available to clean out up to 16” (406mm) inner diameters
  • Meets WorkSafe and OSHA noise level requirements
  • Meets OSHA pressure requirements

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Air Jets

EXAIR Air Jets produce a powerful, directed airstream that’s ideal for part ejection or hard-to-reach areas.

  • Entrain a large volume of air to supplement supplied air
  • Available in brass and type 303 stainless steel
  • Meets WorkSafe and OSHA noise level requirements
  • Meets OSHA pressure requirements

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Comparison

Standard Force Air Nozzles and Jets Comparison (sorted by compressed air consumption at 80 PSIG / 5.5 BAR)
Model Material Description Inlet Air Consumption Force Sound Level dBA
SCFM    SLPM Ozs     Grams
1108SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Atto Super Air Nozzle M4 x 0.5 2.5 71 2* 56.7 58
1108-PEEK PEEK (Plastic) Atto Super Air Nozzle M4 x 0.5 2.5 71 2* 56.7 58
1108SS-BP Stainless Steel – Type 316 Atto Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPM 2.5 71 2* 56.7 58
1108-PEEK-BP PEEK (Plastic) Atto Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPM 2.5 71 2* 56.7 58
1109SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Pico Super Air Nozzle M5 X 0.5 4.9 139 5* 141.7 68
1109-PEEK PEEK (Plastic) Pico Super Air Nozzle M5 X 0.5 4.9 139 5* 141.7 68
1109SS-BP Stainless Steel – Type 316 Pico Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPM 4.9 139 5* 141.7 68
1109-PEEK-BP PEEK (Plastic) Pico Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPM 4.9 139 5* 141.7 68
1110SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Nano Super Air Nozzle M6 X 0.75 8.3 235 8.1* 230 75
1110-PEEK PEEK (Plastic) Nano Super Air Nozzle M6 X 0.75 8.3 235 8.1* 230 75
1110SS-BP Stainless Steel – Type 316 Nano Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPM 8.3 235 8.1* 230 75
1110-PEEK-BP PEEK (Plastic) Nano Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPM 8.3 235 8.1* 230 75
BP1001 Brass Safety Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPF 10 283 9* 255 78
BP1102 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Mini Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPF 10 283 9* 255 71
BP1102-PEEK PEEK (Plastic) Mini Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPF 10 283 9* 255 71
BP1102SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Mini Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPF 10 283 9* 255 71
BP1103 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Mini Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPM 10 283 9* 255 71
BP1103SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Mini Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPM 10 283 9* 255 71
BP1126 Zinc Aluminium Alloy 1″ Flat Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPF 10.5 297 9.8† 278 75
BP1126SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 1″ Flat Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPF 10.5 297 9.8† 278 75
BP1010SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Micro Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPM 13 368 12* 340 80
BP1009 Aluminium Adjustable Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPM 13 368 12** 340 79
BP1009SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Adjustable Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPM 13 368 12** 340 79
BP1100 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 1/4 BSPF 14 396 13* 368 74
BP1100-PEEK PEEK (Plastic) Super Air Nozzle 1/4 BSPF 14 396 13* 368 74
BP1100SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Super Air Nozzle 1/4 BSPF 14 396 13* 368 74
BP1101 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 1/4 BSPM 14 396 13* 368 74
BP1101SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Super Air Nozzle 1/4 BSPM 14 396 13* 368 74
BP1002 Brass Safety Air Nozzle 1/4 BSPF 17 481 16* 454 80
BP1002SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Safety Air Nozzle 1/4 BSPF 17 481 16* 454 80
BP1003 Brass Safety Air Nozzle 3/8 BSPF 18 509 18* 510 83
6019 Brass Adjustable Air Jet 1/8 BSPM 18 509 16*** 454 83
6019SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Adjustable Air Jet 1/8 BSPM 18 509 16*** 454 83
6013 Brass High Velocity Air Jet 1/8 BSPM 22 622 20† 567 82
6013SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 High Velocity Air Jet 1/8 BSPM 22 622 20† 567 82
BP1122 Zinc Aluminium Alloy 2″ Flat Super Air Nozzle 1/4 BSPF 22 622 22† 624 77
BP1122SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 2″ Flat Super Air Nozzle 1/4 BSPF 22 622 22† 624 77
1004SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Back Blow Nozzle M4 x 0.5 4.5 127 N/A N/A 75
BP1006SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Back Blow Nozzle 1/4 BSPF 22 622 N/A N/A 80

BSPF = BSP Female
BSPM = BSP Male

All sound levels measured at 36″ (914mm)
*Force measured at 12″ (305mm) from target
**Force measured at 12″ (305mm) from target with a .008″ (0.20mm) factory setting
***Force measured at 12″ (305mm) from target with a .006 (0.15mm) factory setting
†Force measured at 12″ (305mm) from target with a .015″ (0.38mm) shim installed

 

High Force Air Nozzles Comparison (sorted by compressed air consumption at 80 PSIG / 5.5 BAR)
Model Material Description Inlet Air Consumption Force Sound Level dBA
SCFM     SLPM Lbs        Grams
BPHP1126 Zinc Aluminium Alloy 1″ High Power Flat Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPF 17.5 495 1† 454 82
BPHP1126SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 1″ High Power Flat Super Air Nozzle 1/8 BSPF 17.5 495 1† 454 82
BPHP1002 Brass High Power Safety Air Nozzle 1/4 BSPF 32 906 1.8* 816 87
BPHP1002SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 High Power Safety Air Nozzle 1/4 BSPF 32 906 1.8* 816 87
BP1104 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 3/8 BSPF 35 991 1.9* 862 82
BP1104SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Super Air Nozzle 3/8 BSPF 35 991 1.9* 862 82
BP1104-PEEK PEEK (Plastic) Super Air Nozzle 3/8 BSPF 35 991 1.9* 862 82
BP1105 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 3/8 BSPM 35 991 1.9* 862 82
BP1105SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Super Air Nozzle 3/8 BSPM 35 991 1.9* 862 82
BPHP1125 Zinc Aluminium Alloy 2″ High Power Flat Super Air Nozzle 1/4 BSPF 37 1,039 2.2† 998 83
BPHP1125SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 2″ High Power Flat Super Air Nozzle 1/4 BSPF 37 1,039 2.2† 998 83
BP1111-4 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle Cluster 3/8 BSPF 56 1,585 3.2* 1,451 82
1008SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Back Blow Air Nozzle 1 BSPF 57 1,614 89
BP1106 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 1/2 BSPF 60 1,699 3.3* 1,497 87
BP1106SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Super Air Nozzle 1/2 BSPF 60 1,699 3.3* 1,497 87
BP1107 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 1/2 BSPM 60 1,699 3.3* 1,497 87
BP1107SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Super Air Nozzle 1/2 BSPM 60 1,699 3.3* 1,497 87
BP1112 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 3/4 BSPF 91 2,577 4.5* 2,577 96
BP1112SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Super Air Nozzle 3/4 BSPF 91 2,577 4.5* 2,577 96
BP1113 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 3/4 BSPM 91 2,577 4.5* 2,577 96
BP1113SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Super Air Nozzle 3/4 BSPM 91 2,577 4.5* 2,577 96
BP1111-7 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle Cluster 1/2 BSPF 98 2,773 5.7* 2,585 85
BP1114 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 1 BSPF 135 3,823 6.6* 3,005 99
BP1114SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Super Air Nozzle 1 BSPF 135 3,823 6.6* 3,005 99
BP1115 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 1 BSPM 135 3,823 6.6* 3,005 99
BP1115SS Stainless Steel – Type 316 Super Air Nozzle 1 BSPM 135 3,823 6.6* 3,005 99
BP1111-12 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle Cluster 1 BSPF 168 4,754 9.8* 4,445 89
BP1116 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 1-1/4 BSPF 188 5,324 9.4* 4,252 102
BP1117 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 1-1/4 BSPM 188 5,324 9.4* 4,252 102
BP1118 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 1-1/4 BSPF 300 8,495 15* 6,804 106
BP1119 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 1-1/4 BSPM 300 8,495 15* 6,804 106
BP1120 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 1-1/4 BSPF 460 13,026 23* 10,433 109
BP1121 Zinc Aluminium Alloy Super Air Nozzle 1-1/4 BSPM 460 13,026 23* 10,433 109

BSPF = BSP Female
BSPM = BSP Male

All sound levels measured at 36″ (914mm)
*Force measured at 12″ (305mm) from target
*Force measured at 12″ (305mm) from target with a .025″ (0.64mm) shim installed

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