Ajex & Turner’s air wipes provide a powerful and efficient solution for drying wire using compressed air. With rugged construction and high-density ceramic inserts, our air wipes offer reliable, cost-effective performance that maximizes the efficiency of compressed air for superior wire drying.
Key Features & Benefits
- Efficient Drying Mechanism: Utilizes compressed air that decompresses within a precision chamber, creating a high-speed air layer around the wire. This innovative design maximizes drying efficiency with minimal air usage.
- Durable Construction: High-density ceramic inserts in a tough polymer housing provide long-lasting durability and effectively center the wire within the airflow.
- Two Styles Available:
- SureShot (150 Series): Ideal for bare wire, supports line speeds up to 7,500 feet per minute with sizes for wire up to 0.4000″ O.D., ensuring effective drying on high-speed lines.
- SplitShot (250–550 Series): Split design for jacketed wires or cables, easily opens for accommodating welds or extrusion bulges, making it ideal for applications that require threading-free setup.
Ajex & Turner’s air wipes are designed to meet the rigorous demands of high-speed wire manufacturing, delivering consistent drying performance while minimizing compressed air consumption and extending the life of the drying system.
FINALLY, AN AIR WIPE THAT REALLY WORKS
Just when you had about given up on finding Air Wipes that would dry wire completely with compressed air, KEIR has developed a dependable, simple and cost-effective new design. Boldly independent by design, reliable yet thrifty, our FRONTIERSMAN makes the most of any situation.
RUGGED DESIGN PROVIDES LONGER LIFE
Designed to use the full potential of the compressed air source to perform the work of drying your product, the FRONTIERSMAN quietly accomplishes more with less. High density ceramic inserts in a tough polymer housing provide a long rugged life to the FRONTIERSMAN. U.S. Patent 5943729 issued 8/31/99
WHAT IS SO UNIQUE TO KEIR’ S DESIGN
KEIR’s design relies on the controlled use of compressed air which is allowed to decompress to atmospheric pressure within a carefully sized chamber. The air accelerates to nearly the speed of sound in a thin layer surrounding the wire. This release of kinetic energy stored when the air was compressed does far more work than other systems that rely on high volumes of air. The wire path is lined with high-density ceramic material for long life. The configuration of the ceramic keeps the wire centered within the airflow.
TWO STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM:
KEIR offers two designs that incorporate the same proprietary concept. One is primarily for bare wire consisting of a polymer mounting block with a high-density, wear-resistant ceramic insert that is hand pressed into the mount and seals with 0-rings. The other is a split design for jacketed wire or cable which opens to allow welds or extrusion bulges to pass through without damage, or is used where it is not practical to thread the wire through an Air Wipe when setting up the line.
THE SURE SHOT
(150 Series) Used on bare wire with line speeds up to 7,500 feet per minute, the SureShot is a versatile solution to wet wire problems. Sizes for wire up to .4000 0.D. fit with two standard mounting configurations. Typically offered with a 200 x 20″ x 1.50 mounting block, SureShot inserts can be manifold mounted or inserted in clamped blocks for multi-wire lines with centers as close as one inch or 25 mm.
THE SPLIT SHOT
(Five Series: 250, 350, 450, 500, 550) KEIR’s clamshell style SplitShot Air Wipe is a highly effective, rugged powerhouse in a small package. Ceramic inserts line the wire path and keep the wire centered within a powerful air stream. A tough polymer housing incorporates an integral hinge that can take abuse yet comes apart easily for service. All standard fasteners, springs and hinge pins are stainless steel. The SplitShot has been used on extrusion lines as fast as 7,000 feet per minute. Each unit is sold with its own air filter regulator including gauge and drain so that proper settings are easily monitored.
KEIR’s design relies on the controlled use of compressed air which is allowed to decompress to atmospheric pressure within a carefully sized chamber. The air accelerates to nearly the speed of sound in a thin layer surrounding the wire. This release of kinetic energy stored when the air was compressed does far more work than other systems that rely on high volumes of air. The wire path is lined with high density ceramic material for long life. The configuration of the ceramic keeps the wire centered within the airflow.