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Mass flow air knife drying system for cans

Jetair — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:02:53 +0000

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.

In-line bulk drying solution for canning plants

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.

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Air knife drying system for containers

Jetair — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 12:02:09 +0000

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.

Drying and Blow-off system for glass jars and containers

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.

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Code printer for cans with integrated drying system

Jetair — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:14:12 +0000

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.

Combined air knife dryer and inktjet coding system for containers

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Surecode is extremely compact, taking up only 1270mm of line space, and can be installed into any existing canning line.

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Air knife dryer for bottles

Jetair — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:14:04 +0000

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.

Drying system for glass bottles

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.

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Mobile air knife dryer for tanks

Jetair — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:10:23 +0000

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.

Portable system for drying large blenders or containers

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.

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Blow off system for containers

Jetair — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:07:38 +0000

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.

Ionised air knife solution for powder removal

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.

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