With each passing year, energy efficiency becomes a higher priority for industrial operations. Whether the goal is to meet new sustainability requirements, reduce operating costs or increase the longevity of current equipment, the move toward efficiency and, by extension, reducing energy consumption, is the clear next step for nearly every industry. But what does the shift toward energy efficiency look like? Most likely, this shift will come from many small changes throughout the system and through EXAIR, Electronic Flow Control.

In large-scale industrial environments, it can be difficult to see how small changes can make a significant difference in the amount of resources used on a daily basis. But make no mistake, quick and inefficient solutions are a major source of waste in systems of all sizes. Look at blow molding as an example.

A common and inexpensive part used for blowing is simply a perforated tube through which compressed air passes. A piece of tubing with holes punched in it doesn’t look like it would drain much air and costs significantly less than something more tailored to the situation, such as Air Knife or Air Wipe, but the constant consumption of air supply adds up, especially when similar inefficiencies are scattered throughout the system.

The EXAIR Electronic Flow Controller

The EXAIR Electronic Flow Control (EFC) is an outstanding example of compressed air technology that increases efficiency, saves money and helps to better comply with environmental regulations. The EFC combines a photoelectric sensor with a timing control, limiting compressed air usage by simply turning off the air flow when no parts are present. The timing control can be easily adjusted according to application requirements, and the sensing distance can also be modified.

Applications

• Automobile body blowing
• Package cleaning
• Drying of parts after washing
• Dust removal
• Debris removal
• Filling operations
• Cooling of hot parts
• Static neutralization
• Cleaning of molded parts

Advantages

1. Easy electrical connection; 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
2. NEMA 4/IP66 environments
3. Compact sensor for mounting in confined spaces
4. Eight-function analog timer for on/off, pulse and delay control
5. Timer setting from 0.10 sec. to 120 hrs.
6. Sensor withstands water and dust for accurate readings
7. Sensor has superior immunity to noise and inductive loads
8. Sensor has long distance detection up to 3 feet (1m)

Reach Your Operational Goals with Ease

As almost every operations specialist knows, small inefficiencies add up, and solutions that pay for themselves in just a few months or weeks of operation are always worthwhile. Resistance to making these small changes almost always stems from a couple of common misunderstandings:

• Underestimation of the amount of waste generated by non-specific solutions and poor resource management.
• Lack of understanding about how much tailor-made solutions can save in the long run.

Thanks to modern compressed air technology solutions, both of these points can be easily addressed with accurate usage data.

How does it help you, Airtec?

We make sure to seek out the latest and greatest in compressed air technology to help our customers meet and exceed their goals. We have the expertise to provide you with exactly what you need, no matter your industry.

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