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The
Problem:
Steel
strips are usually cleaned either by blasting of grits
or shots OR by pickling into acids. if left over of
either of process is not cleaned thoroughly than either
it corrode strips soon or hinders the painting process.
A steel
strip manufacturer was using 5mm copper pipe jets to
remove grit. Air consumption was 90 cubic feet of air
per minute and unacceptable noise level.
The narrow
highly concentrated blow was not providing adequate
coverage. Causing numerous quality problems. Apart from
high operational costs. |
| The
Solution:
Real Blow were fitted replacing copper pipe
jets. The wider, high volume air blow provided by the
nozzles cleaned the part completely.
Because
of reduction of compressed air consumption, investment
made for Real Blow Nozzle could be recovered
in few weeks.
Alternate
Arrangement:
Above cited example is good for narrow strips of say
20-25 mm width. For wider strips, eX Blow can
be installed successfully. (Example cited below) |
Cleaning
Steel Sheet |
The
Problem:
Steel sheet rolls
are required to be cleaned of blasted grit particles,
some particles of zinc after zinc plating. Used were
3.5 mm diameter copper pipe jets.
Very high
air consumption and noise level were affecting both
productivity and production cost. |
The
Solution:
When copper pipes were replaced by eX Blow
guns noise level reduce considerably and compressed
air consumption by about 50% with more precise cleaning.
Comment:
Since, compressed air are most expensive utility in
any given premises, when ever you think of cost reduction,
look into the possibility of saving compressed air especially
for blown air. There are all the chances that atleast
one GIPL product meet your requirement.
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| Other
Recommendations to reduce compressed air consumption |
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Prevent
Line Leakage |
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Avoid using general
purpose valves, fittings etc. Use good quality hardware,
valves and fittings. |
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Use right size of
hoses and couplers |
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Use GIPL blow off prducts. |
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Blow Off Product Application
