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With more air control
Whether you’re in the automotive,
surface treatment, food processing,
die casting, or steel industry, you’re
likely concerned about process
improvement, air consumption, and
noise reduction. Air control nozzles
are one component that can improve
the quality of your production while
reducing operating costs. Plus,
specifying the right air control nozzle
Tips for using air control nozzles
• Always select the lowest flow
nozzle that will achieve the desired
result to maximize air consump-
tion savings and noise reduction.
• Install a pressure regulator and
gauge in the air line before the
air control nozzles, and regulate
pressure down to the absolute
minimum necessary to achieve the
desired result. Lower pressures
improve safety, reduce noise, and
could save hundreds of dollars a
year in operating costs!
• To minimize noise, increase
the distance between the target
surface and the nozzle, if possible.
Remember that noise is caused by
air impacting on the target work-
piece, particularly edges or holes.
nozzles to choose
from than ever before,
we have the solutions
you need
can reduce noise problems in
your plant, which is particularly
important for complying with
OSHA safety regulations.
Put our applications experience
to work for you
In addition to offering a large
selection of nozzle types, sizes, and
materials, you’ll find that our sales
• Install adjustable ball joints with
air control nozzles to provide
simple, accurate adjustment of
nozzle orientation.
• Don’t aim the nozzle straight at
the target for cleaning applications.
Angle the nozzle 15° to 45° to
ensure that the contaminant is
removed from the product surface.
• WindJet® air control nozzles,
in an appropriate material, can
be used with C02, Nitrogen,
steam, or other compatible gases
for special heating or cooling
applications.
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engineers and technical services staff
have a wealth of hands-on experience.
So whether your requirements involve
product drying, material conveying,
or product cooling — we can help.
And, with sales offices located through-
out the world, you’re only a phone
call away from direct assistance.
• To create an air curtain, nozzles
don’t always need to be posi-
tioned as closely as on an air
knife. Nozzles can be up to 12"
(30 cm) apart depending on the
application.
• You can aim the air control nozzle
to “wipe” sideways across a
moving target at a comparatively
shallow angle for many blow-off
applications. This can reduce the
number of nozzles needed.
• Angle WindJet Airknives like
a snowplow above a moving
conveyor so that the contaminant
is forced off the belt, rather than
back.
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WindJet® air control nozzles

improve performance, reduce
noise, and save on air costs

Improve process control Table 1 — Noise Reduction Provided by WindJet Nozzles

The design features of WindJet air Noise Level from Noise Level Noise Reduction
Perceived
Air 5/32" (4 mm) open from 707 or 727 from WindJet
control nozzles create a better Pressure pipe at distance of WindJet Air Air Control
Noise
Reduction
quality air pattern than open pipes, 5 ft. (1.5 m) Control Nozzle Nozzles

drilled holes, and many other 15 psig (1 bar) 70 dB(A) 63 dB(A) 7 dB(A) 38%
air control nozzles. That means
30 psig (2 bar) 80 dB(A) 70 dB(A) 10 dB(A) 50%
dependable, repeatable performance
that can improve your process. 45 psig (3 bar) 84 dB(A) 74 dB(A) 10 dB(A) 50%

Reduce noise in the workplace 60 psig (4 bar) 88 dB(A) 76 dB(A) 12 dB(A) 56%
Noise from compressed air is one of 70 psig (5 bar) 92 dB(A) 80 dB(A) 12 dB(A) 56%
the biggest environmental hazards in
the workplace today. Using WindJet 100 psig (7 bar) 98 dB(A) 85 dB(A) 13 dB(A) 60%
nozzles can reduce the perceived
noise from compressed air by over
50 percent. Table 1 summarizes the
potential noise reductions. Contact Table 2 — Cost Savings Provided by WindJet Nozzles
Air Air Annual Air
us for more detailed information Open
Consumption
Equivalent
Consumption Cost Savings
Pipe Size Air Control Nozzle
about specific WindJet nozzles. SCFM (Nl/min) Reduction ($$)**

5 707 or 727 WindJet

Save on compressed air costs ⁄32" (4 mm) 32 (900) 17% $175
nozzle
Compressed air is an expensive utility.
A properly designed and maintained 4 nozzle WindJet
1
⁄4" (6 mm) 70 (2000)
cluster head
25% $550
air control system can save hundreds
or even thousands of dollars each 4 nozzle WindJet
5
⁄16" (8 mm) 160 (4500)
cluster head
33% $1650
year in operating expenses. So in
addition to improving your processes 7 nozzle WindJet
and making your workplace quieter,
3
⁄8" (10 mm) 200 (5700)
cluster head
28% $1800

WindJet nozzles can pay back their

7 nozzle WindJet
cost many times over. Table 2 1
⁄2" (12 mm) 300 (8600)
cluster head
40% $3825
summarizes the potential savings
from using WindJet nozzles instead 13 nozzle WindJet
5
⁄8" (16 mm) 525 (15,000)
cluster head
33% $5500
of open pipe.
13 nozzle WindJet
3
⁄4" (20 mm) 775 (22,000)
cluster head
55% $13,125

** Based on eight-hour, five-day work week and energy cost of $.25 for 1000 cubic feet of air.

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WindJet® air control nozzles

produce high-impact
patterns and reduce
compressed air usage

WindJet air control nozzles convert a
low pressure volume of compressed
air into a targeted, high-velocity
concentrated stream or flat fan of
high-impact air, making them ideal
for a wide variety of applications.
WindJet nozzles can reduce air
consumption costs through the
efficient use of compressed air and
they meet OSHA standard 1910.95
for noise.
The 707 and 727 WindJet nozzles
are available in durable ABS plastic,
chemical-resistant PPS (polypheny-
lene sulfide) — a chemical-resistant,
high-performance thermoplastic that
withstands temperatures up to 300°F
(149°C) — and rugged aluminum.
The 707 WindJet nozzle is also avail- The 727 WindJet nozzle generates a
able in stainless steel. Both models quiet, efficient, controlled flat fan
are available with a 1/4" NPT (M) distribution of compressed air. The
or BSPT (M) inlet connections. nozzle’s air stream is discharged
through 16 precision orifices that
The 707 WindJet nozzle produces a
ensure uniform distribution and
tightly directed round spray pattern
spray pattern integrity. Recessed
with minimum noise levels and
orifices on the ABS and PPS models
features extended ribs to protect
protect against external damage, and
the recessed orifices against external
also provide an air escape should the
damage. The ribs provide an air
nozzle accidentally be placed against
escape should the nozzle be placed
a flat surface. A convenient mount-
against a flat surface, and they also
ing hole on the ABS and PPS models
accommodate a deep well socket.
ensures correct positioning on the
The aluminum and stainless steel
header or manifold for fixed
versions feature interchangeable
applications.
caps that control air usage. The
aluminum caps are color coded for
easy identification of flow rates.

707 and 727 WindJet Nozzles Performance Data

Total Capacity at Various Air Pressures
Nozzle 10 psig 0.7 bar 30 psig 2 bar 60 psig 4 bar 90 psig 6 bar
No. SCFM Nl/min SCFM Nl/min SCFM Nl/min SCFM Nl/min

AA707-11 5.2 147 9.6 266 16.0 442 22.3 612

AA707-15 6.4 181 12.4 345 21.0 578 29.4 810

AA707-23 10.4 294 19.2 530 32.3 889 45.0 1237

AA727-11 5.0 142 8.9 246 14.4 396 19.8 549

The 707 WindJet nozzle can be attached to
a hand-held air blow-off gun for mobile air AA727-15 6.8 193 12.8 357 21.3 586 29.6 816
control applications.
AA727-23 9.9 280 18.4 510 30.9 852 43.4 1198

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Additional air control

nozzles expand
application versatility

UniJet® nozzles and tips are UniJet TK Tips and FloodJet K Nozzles Performance Data
ideal for liquid, air, or steam Orifice Capacity for Air Capacity for Steam
Diam. SCFM (Nl/min) lb/hr (kg/hr)
Capacity Inches 10 psi 30 psi 60 psi 10 psi 30 psi 60 psi
The UniJet TK nozzle tips for liquid, Size (mm) (0.7 bar) (2 bar) (4 bar) (0.7 bar) (2 bar) (4 bar)
air, and steam are compatible with 0.5 0.024 0.16 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.7
(0.61) (4.5) (8.1) (12.0) (0.16) (0.29) (0.29)
standard UniJet nozzle bodies. The
0.75 0.028 0.22 0.4 0.6 0.5 0.9 1.0
TK spray tips feature a round orifice (0.71) (6.2) (11.5) (17.3) (0.23) (0.41) (0.45)
and a large, unobstructed air volume 1 0.033 0.34 0.6 0.9 0.8 1.4 1.8
(0.84) (9.6) (17.4) (26.1) (0.34) (0.64) (0.79)
passage with a wide angle, medium- 0.041 0.54 1.0 1.5 1.2 2.2 3.1
1.5 (1.04) (15.3) (27.6) (41.1) (0.54) (1.00) (1.4)
velocity spray. A precision machined
2 0.046 0.68 1.2 1.9 1.5 2.8 4.0
deflector surface provides accurate (1.17) (19.3) (34.7) (53.1) (0.68) (1.2) (1.8)
control of deflection and spray angle. 2.5 0.052 0.94 1.7 2.6 2.1 3.8 6.0
(1.32) (26.6) (48.1) (73.6) (0.95) (1.7) (2.7)
The tips are available in brass or
3 0.057 1.1 2.1 3.1 2.5 4.7 7.1
303 stainless steel. (1.45) (31.1) (58.0) (88.5) (1.1) (2.1) (3.2)
4 0.065 1.4 2.5 4.0 3.1 5.7 9.5
Specially designed for air and steam, (1.65) (39.6) (70.8) (112.6) (1.4) (2.6) (4.3)
the slot-type UniJet nozzle tips are 5 0.073 1.9 3.4 5.1 4.2 7.6 12.3
(1.85) (53.8) (96.3) (143.7) (1.9) (3.4) (5.6)
also compatible with the UniJet system 0.091 2.8 5.2 7.8 6.4 11.6 19.5
7.5 (2.31) (79.3) (145.8) (220.2) (2.9) (5.2) (8.8)
of interchangeable nozzle bodies. A
10 0.104 3.9 7.1 10.6 8.7 15.8 26.9
horizontal slot across the tip of the (2.64) (110.4) (199.6) (299.5) (3.9) (7.1) (12.2)
nozzle delivers a uniform flat spray 15 0.129 6.4 11.7 17.4 14.3 26.1 45.4
(3.28) (181.2) (329.9) (493.4) (6.5) (11.8) (20.6)
pattern. The nozzles are available in 0.148 7.9 14.5 21.7 17.7 32.3 56.3
20 (3.76) (223.7) (409.2) (614.5) (8.0) (14.6) (25.5)
brass or 303 stainless steel.
30 0.18 11.4 20.7 31.1 25.5 46.3 81.9
FloodJet® K nozzles feature a (4.57) (322.8) (586.2) (881.4) (11.6) (21.0) (37.1)
wide angle spray for medium
Slot-type UniJet Tips Performance Data
velocity
Width of Capacity for Air Capacity for Steam
Tip Slot SCFM (Nl/min) lb/hr (kg/hr)
The one-piece FloodJet K nozzles for Type Inches 10 psi 30 psi 60 psi 90 psi 10 psi 30 psi 60 psi 90 psi
(mm) (0.7 bar) (2 bar) (4 bar) (6 bar) (0.7 bar) (2 bar) (4 bar) (6 bar)
liquid, air, and steam feature a wide
0.008 0.6 1.5 2.4 3.3 1.2 3.2 5.3 7.5
angle flat spray pattern with medium L
(0.20) (17) (41) (68) (93) (0.54) (1.4) (2.4) (3.4)
velocity. A round orifice and a large, 0.013 1.2 2.2 3.6 4.9 2.4 4.9 8.0 11.1
P
unobstructed air volume passage (0.33) (34) (63) (101) (140) (1.1) (2.2) (3.6) (5.0)
0.023 2.2 4.4 7.1 9.8 4.7 9.8 16.3 23.0
minimize clogging problems. A Q
(0.58) (62) (123) (201) (278) (2.1) (4.4) (7.4) (10.5)
precision machined deflector provides 0.045 3.9 7.3 12.6 17.4 8.4 16.8 31.0 40.0
R
accurate control of deflection and (1.1) (110) (207) (357) (493) (3.8) (7.6) (14.1) (18.1)
0.045 6.3 12.5 21.0 28.5 13.5 28.3 47.6 65.1
spray angle. The nozzles are avail- U
(1.1) (178) (354) (595) (807) (6.1) (12.9) (21.6) (29.5)
able in brass, 303 stainless steel, 0.091 12.5 25.6 41.8 56.2 26.8 57.7 94.8 128.7
V
316 stainless steel, and chemical- (2.3) (354) (724) (1184) (1591) (12.2) (26) (43) (58)
resistant polyvinyl chloride.
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Permanent mounting
lances are ideal for
heavy duty applications

If your application involves heavy

duty blow-off, drying, or moving,
then one of our WindJet® lances may
be just the solution. Designed for
permanent mounting, the lances are
available with a single nozzle or with
a 4, 7, or 13 nozzle cluster. They
also feature on/off control with an
Lance with single nozzle. Lance with four nozzles.
integral ball valve.
The lances come with two screw-on
or weld-on mounting clamps. Heavy
duty versions can be ordered with all
metal nozzles and mounting clamps.
An optional adjustable swivel allows
fine tuning of nozzle position.

Lance with seven nozzles. Lance with thirteen nozzles.

WindJet Air Control Lances Performance Data*

Conn. 10 psig 0.7 bar 30 psig 2 bar 60 psig 4 bar 90 psig 6 bar
Description
(NPT or BSPT) SCFM Nl/min SCFM Nl/min SCFM Nl/min SCFM Nl/min

WindJet Lance with

single AA727 nozzle
3
⁄8" 6.8 193 12.8 357 21.3 586 29.6 816

WindJet Lance with

single AA707 nozzle
3
⁄8" 6.4 181 12.4 345 21.0 578 29.4 810

WindJet Lance with

4 AA707 nozzles
1
⁄2" 25.6 724 49.6 1380 84.0 2312 117.6 3240

WindJet Lance with 3

⁄4" 44.8 1267 86.8 2415 147.0 4046 205.8 5670
7 AA707 nozzles

WindJet Lance with 1" 83.2 2353 161.2 4485 273.0 7514 — —
13 AA707 nozzles
*Performance data based on -15 capacity WindJet nozzles.

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Mounting manifolds
provide controlled,
uniform air distribution

Specify the WindJet® Airknife pipes, or products requiring 360° to 100 psig (0.35 bar to 7 bar).
for sweeping wide areas or 180° coverage. They provide The nozzles are positioned on the
When 727 WindJet nozzles are uniform blow-off and drying manifolds at 45° to blow contami-
mounted on a stainless steel pipe, performance at pressures from 5 psig nants in the direction of your choice.
an air knife with a very high-impact, WindJet Airknife Performance Data and Dimensions*
sharp cutting edge is created. Not Number
Overall Conn. Capacity Capacity
only does the WindJet Airknife Part of 727 Coverage
Length (NPT or at 30 psig at 2 bar
Number WindJet BSPT) SCFM (Nl/min)
offer uniform distribution, it also nozzles inch mm inch mm
delivers a much higher impact 43105-3/4-4 4 2015⁄32 520 77⁄8 200 3 4"
⁄ 48 1365
than conventional blower-type
43105-3/4-6 6 2015 32
⁄ 520 1113⁄16 300 3 4"
⁄ 72 2049
knives. Impact can be increased
43105-3/4-8 8 2811⁄32 720 153⁄4 400 3 4"
⁄ 96 2731
from moderate to very high by
simply adjusting operating pressure. 43105-3/4-10 10 2811⁄32 720 1911⁄16 500 3 4"
⁄ 120 3414
43105-3/4-12 12 367⁄32 920 235⁄8 600 3 4"
⁄ 144 4097
The WindJet Airknife coverage
ranges from 8" to 60" (200 mm 43105-3/4-14 14 367⁄32 920 279⁄16 700 3 4"
⁄ 168 4780
to 1500 mm). It operates via a 43106-1-16 16 443 32⁄ 1120 311 2
⁄ 800 1" 192 5463
standard compressed air line at 43106-1-18 18 443⁄32 1120 357⁄16 900 1" 216 6146
pressures from 5 psig to 100 psig
43106-1-20 20 5131⁄32 1320 393⁄8 1000 1" 240 6829
(0.35 bar to 7 bar).
43106-1-22 22 5131⁄32 1320 435⁄16 1100 1" 264 7511
WindJet manifolds offer 360°
1
and 180° coverage 43107-1-1/4-24 24 5927 32
⁄ 1520 471 4
⁄ 1200 1 ⁄4" 288 8194
1
43107-1-1/4-26 26 5927⁄32 1520 513⁄16 1300 1 ⁄4" 312 8877
Our WindJet full-ring and half-ring
1
stainless steel manifolds are specifi- 43107-1-1/4-28 28 6723⁄32 1720 551⁄8 1400 1 ⁄4" 336 9560
cally designed for extrusions, wires, 43107-1-1/4-30 30 6723⁄32 1720 591⁄16 1500 11⁄4" 360 10,243

WindJet Ring Manifold Performance Data*

Number Total Capacity at Various Air Pressures
Conn. of 707
Part (NPT or WindJet 10 psig 0.7 bar 30 psig 2 bar 60 psig 4 bar 90 psig 6 bar
Description Number BSPT Nozzles SCFM NI/min SCFM NI/min SCFM NI/min SCFM NI/min

Full-Ring
43103-3/4-6 3/4 6 33.3 950 64.4 1781 108.8 2999 151.9 4181
Manifold

Half Ring
43103-3/4-3L 3/4 3
Manifold (Left)
17.7 505 31.9 884 53.7 1480 75.8 2084
Half-Ring
43103-3/4-3R 3/4 3
Manifold (Right)

*Performance data based on -15 capacity WindJet nozzles.

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Important In addition to capacity, there are four main characteristics that should be considered
considerations when selecting an air control nozzle. They are effective spray coverage, sound level,
for selecting air lineal impact force, and specific impact force. Each characteristic plays a role in
choosing the most effective nozzle for a given application.
control nozzles

Effective spray coverage

Effective Spray Coverage at 40 psig (2.8 bar)
Spray coverage is described as the Selected Flat Fan Air Control Nozzles
mm inches
width of the spray pattern for a flat
760 30
fan air control nozzle. Effective 3/8TT "U" Nozzle
spray coverage is the width of the 640 25 1/4K 2 FloodJet® Nozzle
1/4K 20 FloodJet Nozzle
Spray Coverage

fan which comprises a minimum AA727-15 WindJet® Nozzle

510 20
spray force measurement. This
coverage can be used as a guide for 380 15
spacing nozzles.
250 10
Effective spray coverage varies for
different types of air control nozzles. 130 5

The graph shows a selected variety

0 0
from each of the families. While 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 inches
effective coverage is relatively 0 130 250 380 510 640 760 mm
consistent above 40 psig (2.8 bar) it Distance from Orifice
may decrease at lower pressures. In
general, effective coverage increases
as distance from the nozzle increases.
Sound Level at 3 feet (0.9 m)
Sound level Selected Air Control Products
dB(A)
100
Capacity and nozzle design both
affect noise levels. In general, higher 90
flow rates increase noise levels.
Sound Level

Other factors include air pressure 80

and obstructions in the nozzle’s
path. Sound level tests shown on 70 AA727-15 WindJet Nozzle
AA707-15 WindJet Nozzle
the accompanying graph were con- 3/8TT"U" Nozzle
ducted by blowing into an open 60 1/4K 20 FloodJet Nozzle
Lance w/4 AA707-15 WindJet Nozzles
space with no reverberation. Lance w/7 AA707-15 WindJet Nozzles
Spraying the nozzle against objects 50
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 psig
will increase sound levels. 0 0.7 1.4 2.1 2.8 3.5 4.1 4.8 5.5 6.2 6.9 bar
Pressure

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Impact Lineal Impact at 40 psig (2.8 bar)

Selected Air Control Products
There are two types of impact to lb/in kg/cm

consider when selecting air control 0.56 0.100

AA727-15 WindJet® Nozzle
nozzles: lineal impact and maximum 3/8TT"Q" Blowoff Nozzle
0.45 0.080 3/8TT"U" Blowoff Nozzle
specific impact. Both lineal and 3/8TT"V" Blowoff Nozzle
Lineal Impact

specific impact increase with pressure. Lance w/4 AA707-15 WindJet Nozzles
0.34 0.060 Lance w/7 AA707-15 WindJet Nozzles
When capacities are the same, a
nozzle with a smaller coverage will
0.22 0.040
have greater impact than one with
a wider coverage.
0.11 0.020
Lineal impact indicates relative force
per unit distance across the spray 0 0.000
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 inches
width. Flat spray patterns have 0 130 250 380 510 640 760 mm
fairly uniform impact distribution Distance from Orifice
across the effective spray coverage.
Spacing of nozzles in a header
according to the effective spray
coverage will provide consistent
lineal impact across the entire length
of the target surface. Maximum Specific Impact at 40 psig (2.8 bar)
Selected Air Control Nozzles
Maximum specific impact is a direct kPa psig
6.9 1.0
indication of spray intensity applied AA727-15 WindJet Nozzle
to a surface. It provides maximum AA707-15 WindJet Nozzle
5.5 0.8 1/4K 20 FloodJet® Nozzle
Specific Impact

force per unit area information 3/8TT "U" Blowoff Nozzle

which can be used to compare 4.1 0.6
spray effectiveness under various
conditions. 2.8 0.4

1.4 0.2

0.0 0.0
0 5 10 15 20 inches
0 130 250 380 510 mm

Distance from Orifice

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Air control While your applications may seem unique, chances are we’ve encountered problems
nozzles solve similar to yours before. The following are some examples of how air control nozzles
can be used. Please contact your local sales engineer to discuss how we can help you
a variety of
solve your air control application problem.
application Aluminum can manufacturer
problems uses spray nozzles for cleaning
and drying

A manufacturer had already

installed Spraying Systems Co.’s 316
Acid Washer Section
stainless steel FloodJet® nozzles on
3" PVC Headers
727 WindJet Nozzles
its conveyor line to wash acid from
Rinse Section 1
the rims of aluminum cans. However,
Rinse Section 2
D.I. Final they needed a system that would
Rinse Section
contain the acid within its stage and
not contaminate the rest of the line.
It was also important to help in the
drying of the cans during the
Air Filter
production process. Each FloodJet
Regulator
Conveyor nozzle stage is now followed by two
Aluminum Cans headers, each with 50 727 WindJet®
nozzles in ABS. In the acid wash
Can manufacturing air control application. stage, the air control nozzles create
an air curtain that contains the
acid. In the two rinse stages, the
727 WindJet nozzles blow-off excess
water. 727 WindJet nozzles are also
Auto assembly plant’s quality used in the final deionized rinse
concerns lead to innovative air stage for drying purposes. The high-
control installation velocity air control nozzles were
A large automotive assembly plant specified because of their uniform
was installing a new truck cab line flat fan spray.
and searched for a rinsing and drying
process that would contribute to
overall finish quality after grinding
and sanding operations. Irregular
surfaces and rolled steel areas posed
a difficult challenge. Spraying
Systems Co. helped design a system
that included flat fan rinsing nozzles
on five arches with adjustable ball
fittings. For drying purposes, two
arches were constructed with 70 5 Rinsing Arches
with ProMax®
727 WindJet nozzles. The nozzles QuickJet™ Nozzles

use existing plant air and provide

2 Drying Arches with
quick drying with very efficient
727 WindJet Nozzles
use of compressed air. And, the
Auto assembly plant air control application.
727 WindJet nozzles met the OSHA
sound level requirements specified
along the drying portion of the line.

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Make Up Fill Tube
Solenoid Valve and
Air Pressure Regulator
Fill Tube Air
1" pipe
Extrusion of Frosting
on Each Cake
727 WindJet Nozzles
Air
3/4" pipe
Cake frosting air control application.
Steel mill cuts costs in half with
707 WindJet nozzles
Over 300 spray nozzles mounted on
12 headers in this steel mill blow
water and other solutions off a strip
of steel during the galvanizing
process. The existing metal nozzles
were too costly. Spraying Systems
Co. recommended the steel mill
replace the metal air control nozzles
with the 707 WindJet nozzles
constructed of PPS (polyphenylene
sulfide). At approximately 50
percent less cost per nozzle, the
company saved significantly. The
707 WindJet nozzles were also
707 WindJet Nozzles
specified because of their ability to
withstand temperatures up to
170°F (77°C) encountered in this
application. And, they substantially
Steel mill air control application.
reduced noise levels — an important
consideration for this mill.
Distorted frosting on snack
cakes can cause costly rejection;
air knife cuts cleanly
Flow Coater
Large batches of various style snack
Cascade Type To Cooler cakes move from ovens to the ribbon
and
Packaging coater at this bakery. The snack
cakes pass under an air knife which
cuts each ribbon of frosting com-
pletely and cleanly. If the ribbon of
frosting is not cut properly, the
Catch Pan
snack cake is rejected. The bakery’s
Recirculate to tank
Off-set existing “home made” system was
Conveyor
not only inefficient, it consumed a
great deal of air and was difficult
to clean. Spraying Systems Co.
recommended replacing the system
with the 727 WindJet® spray
nozzles. The nozzles consume
relatively low amounts of air at low
pressure, so the bakery saves on
utility costs. In fact, the annual dollar
savings per year on utility costs was
documented at over $40,000 (US
dollars). Plus, the spray nozzles are
easy to clean, which reduces costly
downtime. And, since the nozzles
cut so cleanly, the rejection rate was
lowered.
From
Nozzles Angled Against Sheet Travel Direction
Cleaning
Sprays
72" (1829 mm)
Maximum Strip
Width
Air Supply
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resources and product
information for air
control applications

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system solutions — including an
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control applications. You’ll find
performance data, exploded views of
nozzle assemblies, material informa-
tion, and ordering information, all in
a readable, easy-to-follow format.
Request Catalog No. 55.
Spray Nozzle Maintenance Hand-
book. This 52-page handbook is
packed with tips for keeping spray
nozzle systems in peak operating
condition. Request Technical
Manual No. 403.
Plastic Spray Nozzles and Accesso-
ries Catalog. This 44-page catalog
details our comprehensive line of
plastic spray nozzles and accessories.
Request Catalog No. 11.
Nozzles and Accessories. This 12-
page report offers practical guide-
lines for plastic nozzle selection and
applications. Request Bulletin
No. 358.
Surface Treatment Bulletin. This
12-page bulletin includes informa-
tion on spray nozzles for improving
finished product quality in the
surface treatment process. Included
are applications and specifications on
many spray nozzles and accessories
designed for surface treatment.
Request Bulletin No. 354.
Application Reports. These informa-
tive reports illustrate how industries
are using air control nozzles in their
processes. Request AR105MF and
AR121PP.

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