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Air Knife Drying Systems

Industrial drying machines are designed to remove moisture from your product. But the drying process must cater to variations in the state of matter and molecular structure of the input material. Industrial dryer technology exploits the modes of heat transfer (convection, conduction, radiation, evaporative cooling) to control the moisture content.

Drying

A beverage is any kind of liquid or drink, usually other than water, made for human consumption. Beverages are further classified into two categories: alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages refer to liquids that contain 1% to 75% of liquor and are produced by fermentation such as wine, beer, or distillation such as vodka, rum, tequila. Non-alcoholic beverages are drinks that don’t have any liquor such as tea, coffee, fruit juices, soft drinks, and carbonated beverages. They can be produced premix or postmix, depending on the setup of your production line.

Beverages

Air knife drying systems use high-speed blowers to remove unwanted moisture and debris delivering dry and clean air. Air knife dryers and blowers help you to solve production and packaging line problems resulting from excess water, condensation, dust particulates, or other contaminants adhering to your product.

Batch

Continuous

When filling glass bottles during beverage production, the cleaning and filling processes often leave residual moisture on the bottles and closures. This can compromise downstream processes such as labeling. A purpose-designed compressed air-free drying unit offers reduced running costs and increased throughput while offering superior drying performance.


<h2>Drying system for glass bottles</h2>
The JetTunnel system from Jetair Technologies is a high-efficiency drying solution designed specifically for the consumer beverage market. It uses powerful centrifugal blowers to feed high-speed air to specially designed air knives offering superior drying and fast throughput.

JetTunnel is a complete system that has been designed to drop into your existing line wherever it’s required - most often before the inspection and/or labeling process. Using a single-feed conveyor, it can completely dry up to 120,000 glass bottles per hour thanks to its air knife technology.

The arrangement of the air knives and the power of the centrifugal blowers is custom-designed for your requirements, making the JetTunnel a truly “drop-in” solution. Able to dry bottles of a wide range of sizes, shapes and materials, JetTunnel can be specified with a powerful motor of up to 90kW to meet your exact requirements.

The highly efficient blowers produce clean, filtered, oil-free air and use 70% less energy than the equivalent compressed air based drying solution.

Air knife dryer for bottles

Bottling equipment draws a measured quantity of your drink, food, or formulation from a holding tank and fills it into bottles. These bottles usually need to be checked, capped, labeled, and sealed for distribution. Bottling solutions differ in product metering system, sterilization level, and bottle type and sealing system depending on your production scale and product format and regulations. Bottling systems are utilized in a variety of industries. For example, in the food and beverage industry as well as in cosmetics and pharma.

Bottling

liquid

Flexible pouch packaging is a popular choice for many consumer food products. Before final printing, inspection or secondary packages the pouches need to be dried, often as a result of moisture after an autoclave or pasteurization process. A purpose-designed air knife system explicitly engineered for pouches will increase the efficiency and throughput of your line by ensuring rapid and complete drying.


<h2>High-speed drying solution for flexible packaging</h2>
The JetTunnel Pouch by Jetair Technologies is a purpose-designed and fully integrated drying solution for all types of flexible pouch packaging.

Designed to be a “drop-in” solution for your existing line, the JetTunnel Pouch features an integrated conveyor with dynamic hold-down system. This overcomes the problem of traditional open compressed air systems that can cause unwanted movement of pouches, reducing the drying efficiency and therefore throughput.

The JetTunnel uses highly efficient centrifugal blowers to deliver clean, filtered and oil-free air to a purpose-designed air knife arrangement. The blowers use 70% less energy than an equivalent traditional compressed air system.

To ensure the best performance, the JetTunnel features integrated pouch handling. A dynamic hold-down system orients and protects the pouches by applying slight pressure and holding the gusset open for thorough drying.

Air knife dryer for pouches

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For large-scale production of canned beverages, line throughput and efficiency are vital. Drying is a critical part of the process before any printing or secondary packaging. A multi-lane bulk drying solution will reduce overall line length and increase throughput while using much less energy than traditional drying solutions.


<h2>In-line bulk drying solution for canning plants</h2>
The MassJet Bulk Dryer from Jetair Technologies is a high-speed, energy-efficient drying solution for non-single-file lines, either bulk or multi-lane. It ensures rapid and complete drying so that cans are ready for the next downstream process.

MassJet uses extremely efficient direct drive blowers that use 70% less energy than traditional compressed air solutions. The blowers deliver clean, filtered, oil-free air to an arrangement of air knives that are custom-designed to your exact requirements.

The enclosed design not only reduces line noise but also captures blown-off moisture. This prevents hazards associated with water collecting on the plant floor and also reduces airborne contamination risk.

The unique design of the drying elements provides for complete 3D drying of all sides of the cans without the need for any inversion or special product handling. This reduces complexity and allows the MassJet to take up less than 1.9m of line space while maintaining maximum line speed.

Mass flow air knife drying system for cans

Sanitizing and cleaning of large vessels such as storage tanks or blenders is a vital stage in the manufacturing of many food and pharmaceutical products. But drying these can be time-consuming, slowing down production and reducing your efficiency. A purpose-designed and energy-efficient portable tank and container drying system will improve your line efficiency and reduce energy costs.


<h2>Portable system for drying large blenders or containers</h2>
The MDS700 from Jetair Technologies is a portable drying system designed for multi-purpose use. As well as the rapid drying of tanks and blenders it can be used for hotspot drying and handheld drying or debris removal.

The MDS700 uses extremely efficient direct drive centrifugal blowers to provide a powerful, clean airstream that can be funneled directly into the vessel to be dried. It allows for quick reuse and eliminates the need for alcohol wipe downs.

When tested with tanks of 10,500l capacity, the MDS700 can dry them thoroughly in 30 minutes or less. For vessels of 200l to 1,700l the time taken was between 5 and 15 minutes.

An additional benefit of the MDS700 mobile system is that once fitted to the tank or blender using the manway cover the unit requires no further operator input until drying is complete. This means a single operator can dry multiple vessels at once if needed by setting up multiple MDS700 units.

Ease of use was paramount for a portable system, and the “set and forget” operation is complemented with simple touchscreen controls for on/off, blower speed, and timer. The unit has robust castering wheels allowing it to be moved anywhere quickly and safely.

Mobile air knife dryer for tanks

Industrial cleaning equipment is used to wash or disinfect machinery and the production/warehouse area. It may also be used to sterilize the product, equipment, tools, floor or work surfaces and to purify or clean the product by removing impurities. Choosing a suitable cleaning system depends on the type of product or equipment to be cleaned, the sensitivity of the product to heat, pressure, and chemicals, and the level of sterility desired.

Cleaning

Packaging powders into plastic or glass containers often leaves a residue that needs to be removed before additional processes like labeling, printing or packing can occur. A dedicated powder removal system that overcomes static cling will reduce your operating costs and minimize the line space needed for effective powder removal.


<h2>Ionised air knife solution for powder removal</h2>
The PowderJet from Jetair Technologies is a purpose-designed blow-off unit for powders and similar granular debris that uses ionised air for maximum performance.

Unlike traditional compressed air solutions, the PowderJet uses extremely efficient direct drive blowers. These produce clean, filtered, oil-free ionised air using 70% less energy than compressed air.

The ionisation of the air stream eliminates static and the associated cling, allowing every particle to be blown from all parts of the container. Each PowderJet features air knife systems that are custom-designed to your exact needs, ensuring every part of your packaging is thoroughly cleaned and ready for downstream processes.

Designed to drop into your existing line, the PowderJet takes up only 1.5m of line length and is available with a range of options including HEPA filtration, container hold downs, Clean in Place system and network integration via Ethernet, Profibus or DeviceNet.

Blow off system for containers

The filling of containers used in a range of consumer-packaged goods often leads to some overspill, residue, or other debris that must be removed before the item can move on to downstream processes like labeling, printing, or secondary packaging. An all-in-one rinsing and drying solution can increase your line speed and deliver superior results, meaning less wastage and higher efficiency.


<h2>Combined container cleaning and drying for consumer packaged goods</h2>
The RinseDry from Jetair Technologies is an integrated rinsing and drying solution designed to deliver excellent results more quickly and with greater efficiency.

RinseDry systems are customer-designed to meet your exact requirements. The configuration and type of water nozzles and the placement and type of air knives are bespoke to your line to ensures perfect results.

RinseDry operation is also customized to your line speed and container geometry but using high-efficiency energy saving components. For example, direct drive centrifugal blowers deliver clean, filtered, oil-free air for drying using 70% less energy than traditional compressed air alternatives. Water pressure and flows in the rinsing station are set to use the minimum amount of water required to achieve perfect results.

Both the rinsing and air knife drying processes are contained within washdown-ready, stainless steel enclosures. These not only reduce noise levels to a minimum, but they also capture all rinse and blow-off moisture and plumb it safely away. This keeps floors dry, removing the health and safety risks associated with traditional open systems.

Rinsing and drying system for containers

Industrial washing systems are used to clean and disinfect a variety of items in research and manufacturing facilities. Industrial washers use solvents and cleaning agents with mechanical action to remove deposits and residues from stainless steel machinery components, empty containers, and other soiled surfaces. The selection of an industrial or commercial washer depends on the type of items and surfaces to be cleaned, the type of deposits/residue that is typically present, whether drying is required after rinsing and the level of sterilization necessary. Manufacturers will have cleaning specifications and as a result, require washers to be engineered to meet these specs.

Washing

Traditional water rinsing solutions for containers used in the food and pharmaceutical sectors use and waste large amounts of water. The rinsed containers then need a drying cycle which contributes to further energy use. By moving to a custom-built waterless rinsing solution, you can slash water consumption and improve line efficiency.


<h2>Waterless rinsing system for sanitary packaging requirements</h2>
The Ion3 Air Rinsing System from Jetair Technologies is a completely waterless solution for rinsing containers to be used in food and beverage or pharmaceuticals production.

By combining an ionisation system with a highly efficient blower unit, the Ion3 not only eliminates water consumption but saves energy. The direct drive centrifugal blowers deliver clean and filtered ionised air using 70% of the energy of traditional compressed air systems.

By including vacuum debris collection and HEPA filtration, the Ion3 is a completely self-contained rinsing solution that can process up to 90,000 containers per hour.

Ion3 is custom-designed to your requirements, and bespoke air pressure and flow, air knife nozzles, and guide rails ensure your internal and external container rinsing needs are met completely. The innovative design means that Ion3 can rinse containers with openings as small as 28mm.

Air rinsing system for containers

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Printing date and batch code information on canned consumer items requires the container to be dry and free from dust, otherwise printing errors occur. A separate drying and dedusting system is required to prepare the containers before sending them to a separate printer. A combination machine that can dry and clean containers and then immediately print on them reduces cost, saves time, and produces perfect printing results.</span>


<h2>Combined air knife dryer and inktjet coding system for containers</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The SureCode from JetAir Technologies is a combination dryer/blow off unit with continuous inkjet printer. It is designed to prepare can surfaces to ensure pristine labelling.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The drying / dedusting unit has 2 stainless steel, fully adjustable air knives that enable the unit to handle a wide range of container sizes, ensuring complete removal of moisture or contaminants left from the filling process.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The air knives are fed by high efficiency blowers. These offer energy savings of 70% when compared to traditional compressed air feeds. The drying occurs within a double-walled chamber with all blow off/overspray collected in a washdown ready container.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The inkjet printing head is a Domino AX Series continuous print model, that can print up to 2,975 cpm. The fully adjustable print head makes changeover quick and simple. There is a full touchscreen HMI with controls for both the air knives and printing systems.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The Surecode is extremely compact, taking up only 1270mm of line space, and can be installed into any existing canning line.</span>

Code printer for cans with integrated drying system

Industrial canning is an important packaging step within the food processing industry for items such as beverages and tinned products. Automatic dosing and weighing systems portion out your product before distributing it into separate cans. A can seamer then folds the lid over the flange of the container, hermetically sealing the can. Some manufacturers opt for an additional plastic cap allowing consumers to re-close the can after the lid would have been peeled off.

Canning

<span style="font-weight: 400">At last, you reached the final stage of processing your product - welcome to the packing world! Packing preserves and protects a product from damage, spoilage, and contamination while it makes its way from the production line to the consumer or further production. Depending on which industry your products belong to, the type of primary packaging equipment can change drastically. You need to pay careful attention to products with </span><span style="font-weight: 400">chemicals or hazardous substances since they can be potentially dangerous to human health. </span>

Packing

In food or beverage production where a product is filled into jars, there is often residual moisture or debris remaining after filling and/or cooking. This can present a challenge to downstream processes like labeling, or cause hygiene issues. A modern air knife system can achieve superior drying in a short time, increasing throughput and line efficiency.


<h2>Drying and Blow-off system for glass jars and containers</h2>
The JetTunnel from Jetair Technologies is a drying solution developed specifically for consumer packaged goods. It uses high-speed centrifugal blowers to deliver clean air that quickly and efficiently removes unwanted moisture and debris from different types of jars and containers.

The JetTunnel can be used at any stage in the production process. Use cases include pre-fill air rinsing of jars, and post-fill cleaning and drying of jars before labeling, inspection or secondary packaging processes.

Highly efficient air knives allow extremely fast throughput of up to 120,000 jars per hour via single-line conveyor. JetTunnel can be easily integrated with any existing lines and can handle a wide variety of jar sizes.

The direct drive blowers in JetTunnel can be specified from 3.5kW to 90kW to meet your exact requirements. These efficient units produce clean, oil-free filtered air that is passed to the custom air knives to deliver superior drying. They use 70% less energy than a traditional compressed air supply, reducing operational costs immediately.

Air knife drying system for containers

Wet containers are unacceptable and can be problematic in the food and beverage industry.  A solution is needed to prevent the slipping or distortion of labels and dry surfaces where the production data is printed. As a result, there is a demand for a drying solution that makes production lines run faster, occupies less space, is cleaner, has more flexibility, and operates efficiently than ever before, making it ideal for products or packaging demands.


<h2>Save costs while efficiently and sustainably drying containers</h2>
Petek Proces’s Air Knife Drying System is configured as a monobloc system that can be integrated as a self-standing construction in your bottling line. It efficiently removes dust and moisture from a surface using a system of air knives and high-speed centrifugal blowers. It guarantees to provide you with sufficient quality and air pressure. It is powered by an electrical engine assembled with a high-speed centrifugal blower directly to the motor shaft, not belt-driven. Its electrical motor is equipped with a frequency controller, which enables precise setting of flow rate and air pressure depending on your containers and capacities. On the suction side, a filter is placed for the rough filtration of the air before entering into the blower.

The blower is installed inside a noise-proof box. Its state-of-the-art design makes it completely isolated, which allows it to work more quietly while also being more user and environmentally friendly.

The single line conveyor belt is an important part of the air knife system for the bottling line. Input and Output openings can be tailored according to your content type or adjusted to your site’s existing conveyor concept.

Air knife system for bottling lines

Air knife dryers

Instant soup is quite popular due to its ease of use and quick preparation. Products like cup noodles and vegetable soup mixes are some of the examples commonly used by consumers. The instant soup processing equipment is used to dehydrate or dry components of the soup mixture to prolong shelf life and preserve the taste of the vegetables and other components.

Instant soup

The winemaking process starts with harvesting and crushing grapes, goes through fermentation, ageing and finishes with packaging. Winemaking supplies vary according to the desired wine and the production or plant size.

Wine

Originally developed as medicinal remedies, soft drinks quickly burst into a whole new category of non-alcoholic beverages. To make a soft drink, simply dissolve one part syrup into five parts water. For extra punch, add carbon dioxide to turn the mixture into a fizzy drink.

Soft drinks

Mayonnaise is created by blending oil with eggs, and then flavoring with vinegar, mustard, herbs, and spices. The eggs are a natural emulsifier that creates a uniform mixture. Ingredients are pumped into mayonnaise manufacturing equipment. First, a dynamic mixer maintains the desired level of emulsification of the mixture, which then moves on to packaging and bottling once reaching a satisfactory consistency.

Mayonnaise 

To put into perspective, the average number of peanuts that you use to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter is 540 pieces. Peanut butter is widely used as a spread for most bread and biscuits. To make it, use raw peanuts and process them using peanut butter making machines.

Peanut butter

Nougat is a delicious confection that contains lots of nuts and dried fruits. The word “nougat” itself derives from an old Latin word for nuts. In addition to nuts, the white variety of nougat contains egg whites, honey, and sugar. Similar ingredients make brown nougat variations, except caramelized sugar replaces egg whites as the base ingredient. Depending on your intended scale of production, there are quite a few nougat making equipment you should consider getting.

Nougat

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