Inlet Food Grade Air Knives

Republic Air Knife Systems use a high velocity air stream to remove liquid, dust, and debris from products prior to labeling, ink jet laser coating, packaging, or other secondary operations. Our air knife systems are available in extruded aluminum or stainless steel with an adjustable gap for better air stream control. Republic’s engineering expertise allows us to design and manufacture to-spec systems for hundreds of drying, coating, cleaning, and blow-off applications.

Our Air Knife offerings include:

  • Standard Can & Bottle Drying Systems
  • Aluminum Air Knives and Stainless Steel Air Knives
  • Nozzle Air Knives
  • Air Wipes to match your extrusion profile for aluminum, wire, plastic, and more
  • Food-grade Air Knives which are USDA and NSF compliant

Description

Specifically designed to comply with all USDA, 3-A, and ANSI/NSF/3-A standards, Republic’s Food Grade Air Knives and Accessories are engineered for use in the meat, poultry, dairy, and food processing industries. Utilized in conjunction with a Republic Centrifugal Blower and a HEPA filter, the food grade air knife protects food surfaces from contamination during blow-off, drying, coating, and cooling applications. All of the air knife’s surfaces are easily cleanable and designed to make necessary inspections straightforward.

Advantages of Food-Grade Air Knives

  • Low energy consumption
  • USDA, 3-A, and ANSI/NSF/3-A Compliant
  • Easy disassembly for sertilization and cleaning
  • Reduced sound levels when compared to compressed air nozzle or round tube design

Options:

  • 2″ Inlet Diameter – Lengths of 6″ to 48″
  • 3″ Inlet Diameter – Lengths of 6″ to 48″