LITERATURE
SPRAY NOZZLES
AIR ATOMIZING NOZZLES
K-BALL CLIP-ON NOZZLES
OTHER
AiRTX PRODUCTS
TIPS AND TRICKS
AXXO has extensive product knowledge gathered over 30 years and our staff will be happy to assist you with using products in your specific application. Here are a few general guidelines to assist you:
SPRAY NOZZLE INSTALLATION
- Stagger nozzle placement on every other pipe
- Offset adjacent nozzles 5-15 degrees from center line on same pipe
- Angle end nozzles when possible to include maximum part silhouette
- Spring Clip should be on entrance side of pipe (clip-on nozzles)
- Spray from top first to bottom last (in general) to avoid streaks (this is not always true)
- Re-check and tighten new nozzles after first use
- Install filters or line strainers before nozzles to reduce plugging
AIR KNIFE AND NOZZLE BAR® INSTALLATION
- Place Air Knife as close to the surface as possible for maximum blow-off velocity
- Stagger opposing knives and nozzles to reduce turbulence and noise
- Air should be directed at a 10-15 degree contact angle that opposes the product flow to maximize stripping effect
- Parts should be blown from top first to bottom last (except on a mesh/belt conveyor where a final top Air Knife is recommended)
SPRAY NOZZLE MAINTENANCE
- Flush pipes with nozzles or tips removed when possible
- Never poke debris from a plugged nozzle back into the pipe
- Never clean nozzle tips with files, drills, or hard objects
- Soak Nozzle tips in approved cleaner, use soft brushes or pipe cleaner
- Inspect o-ring seals and replace if worn, bent, or damaged
- Remove nozzles/tips and clean outside the process area so debris does not fall back into your process
- Always keep new/clean nozzle tips on hand for quick replacement when needed
AIR BLOWER MAINTENANCE
- Lock out electrical supply and wait for all moving parts to stop BEFORE performing service
- Clean and replace filters regularly (dirty filters are the #1 cause of blower failures and poor drying quality)
- Replace drive belts every year or sooner if required
- Protect blower system from dust, debris, and liquid overspray
- Stop blower system immediately upon hearing any unusual or excess noise, which could indicate a bearing failure
NOTE: Follow all local safety codes, always lock ALL equipment “OFF”, and use the proper safety equipment when performing maintenance or inspection of process equipment.