Sales of Sonic SMART TUNNEL for Sonic Corporation's air knife have begun.
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We have started selling the modular SMART TUNNEL, which can suppress the splashing of water generated during the inspection, printing, labeling, and water draining/drying of filled PET bottles, cans, bottles, and pouches before packaging. Traditional splash prevention boxes were very costly due to custom orders and had a very complicated installation process. This SMART TUNNEL is easy to install on existing conveyors and is compact. We have posted a video on YouTube showing the installation method. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact our staff.
A splash prevention box that can suppress the scattering of water generated during the inspection, printing, labeling, and drying of filled PET bottles, cans, bottles, and pouches before packaging.
A product that suppresses water splashing generated during the inspection, printing, labeling, and water drainage/drying of filled PET bottles, cans, bottles, and pouches before packaging.
The standard Sonic SMART Tunnel module is available in sizes 24", 48", 72", and 96" (optional: up to 120" with noise levels below 80dBA). Future product additions and line speed changes can be easily accommodated (support for full-length extensions or soundproofing). Noise levels can be reduced by 7 to 10dBA (optional to achieve below 80dBA). The standard air knife bracket requires minimal adjustments to fit the size of dedicated containers. With the separately sold indexed three-axis air knife bracket, various sizes of containers can be dried, and adjustments are easy. It comes with a sealed water droplet collection tray. Due to the aerodynamic tunnel design, there is less chance of re-wetting the workpiece from secondary splatter. The inspection panel is lightweight and can be easily lifted. No hinges or latches are needed for bending or securing. A complete piping and hose kit for the Sonic blower is included. No processing of the conveyor is required except for cutting the side rails. The enclosure can be easily installed even if it is away from the tunnel, allowing easy access to blowers and filters installed on the floor. No lifting or crane is needed for tunnel installation. The tunnel can be installed while the existing conveyor is in operation. Noise reduction.
Powerful air at over 25m/s for water removal and drying! Additionally, time-saving and energy-efficient! Comprehensive catalog available.
**Product Lineup**
■ Spiral Blower
Sonic's blowers are powerful industrial fans, particularly suitable for draining and drying processes. They feature a spiral design that allows for high air volume supply with low energy consumption. Compared to compressors, they are energy-efficient and can carry out tasks effectively while maintaining a stable airflow. They are utilized across a wide range of industries, including food manufacturing and metal processing, and are easy to maintain. Furthermore, when combined with the high-speed XE air knife (available in other shapes), they achieve uniform airflow, contributing to improved work quality.
■ High-Speed XE Air Knife
This nozzle has further improved upon the traditional Tear Drop shape to enhance work efficiency. It utilizes precise air flow to efficiently dry products and remove foreign substances. The high-speed XE air knife, in particular, achieves uniform airflow while minimizing pressure loss, providing a powerful blowing effect. It is suitable for various applications, including draining in food processing, drying before labeling automotive parts, and more. With an energy-efficient design, it operates more efficiently than compressors and is easy to maintain. It is a reliable product that contributes to improving quality on production lines and enhancing work efficiency.
Blow away water, dust, and dirt from parts with high-speed air and dry quickly. Demo units are also available for loan!
A system that efficiently and economically performs water removal and drying after product cleaning, as well as blowing away chips and dust after product molding, by blowing out high-speed air with low noise and large air volume from an air knife.
◆Product Features◆
- Saves power consumption to a fraction of that used in similar operations with conventional compressed air (reducing CO2 emissions).
- Compact and space-saving, making it ideal for installation alongside existing equipment with space limitations.
≪Sonic Rotary Air Knife (patented)≫
Even with uneven surfaces, high-speed air can reach all parts, effectively drying them.
≪Sonic Sanitary Air Knife≫
Designed for direct blowing on food, meets the 3A sanitary standards.
Can be quickly disassembled for regular cleaning and sanitation.
≪Sonic XE Air Knife≫
Compatible with a wide variety of specifications in factories.
Available in two types: aluminum with hard anodized coating and stainless steel.
Are you having trouble with the essential "water droplet removal and drying process" after cleaning? We will provide you with a booklet that includes case studies on solving post-cleaning issues across various industries!
【Publication Contents】
○Sonic Case Study "Labeling Issues"
○Sonic Case Study "Drying of Automotive Cylinders"
○Sonic Case Study "Removal of Residual Water After Cleaning Contact Lens Pallets"
○Sonic Case Study "Removal of Residue in the Steel Industry [Removal of Residue on Plates]"
○Sonic Case Study "Propane Gas Cylinders"
○Sonic Air Knife System Photo Collection
○Sonic Case Study "Water Shedding Drying of Steel Plates"
○Sonic Case Study "Drying of Precision Parts Using Rotary Air Knife (Patent Obtained)"
○Sonic Case Study "Drying Example Using VT Blower (Hot Air Generating Blower (Patent Obtained))"
○Sonic Case Study "Removal of Water Droplets from Square Bottles Before Labeling" (Before and After)
○Sonic Case Study "Removal of Water Droplets Inside Steel Pipes"
○Sonic Case Study "Removal of Water Droplets from Engine Blocks"
○Sonic Case Study "Removal and Drying of Water Droplets from Wires, Cables, and Electric Wires"
○Sonic Case Study "Usage Example at a Certain Amusement Park"
○Blowers & Air Knives 'New Comprehensive Catalog' (Excerpt)
Other case studies (omissions) are also being distributed via newsletter!
●For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.
Improved air knife of the traditional Tear Drop (tear-shaped) design! Enhanced blowing efficiency!!
【Standard Specifications】
Air Supply Port: 3" (2" and 1" are also available)
Slot Lengths: 51mm, 153mm, 305mm, 458mm, 508mm, 610mm, 762mm, 915mm, 1067mm, 1220mm, 1524mm, 1829mm, 2134mm, 2439mm
*Custom lengths can also be provided according to your company's specifications.
Material: Made of aluminum (SUS material is also available.)
Operating Temperature: -40℃ to 135℃
Tilt the two air knives slightly and present a blowing method that focuses on the body and upper part.
[Technical Solutions from SONIC]
○ SONIC has tilted two air knives slightly and proposed a blowing method that concentrates on the body and upper part.
○ A third knife is used to remove water from the bottom.
○ The same design used for drying fenders supplied to a major American motorcycle manufacturer has been adopted.
○ The gap or slot of the air knife can be adjusted in length to allow for a wider gap.
○ While maintaining the standard gap, the knife gap can be separately adjusted at the top and bottom to hit the handle and the lower ring.
○ Not only does the wind hit the body of the tank effectively, but it also reduces the required power.
○ To further reduce costs, it was suggested to use ABS piping instead of plated steel pipes.
○ By installing this air knife, immediate results were achieved in removing residual water.
○ The wind speed at the outlet of the air knife is 340 MPH, so results are consistent regardless of day or night.
● For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.
There was no need for additional construction, and it fit into the existing production line.
[Content]
[Problem Solving]
○ Sonic Corporation decided to operate the Sonic150 with 25 horsepower and two air knives, and to circulate air to raise the temperature from the air knives.
○ The revolutionary design concept of Sonic's VT aims to utilize the pressure heat from the blower by partially circulating air.
○ The exit temperature from the air knife will be approximately 45°C to 50°C.
○ This method does not require an external thermal system.
○ The air knife is installed about 10mm away from the bottle, allowing the bottle to pass through at a wind speed of approximately 9,300m/min.
○ The high-speed wind and heated exit temperature melt the ice and turn the remaining moisture into mist.
○ As a result, the bottles can be completely dried.
○ The air knife is mounted on Sonic's fully detachable bracket, allowing for replacement without the use of tools.
○ It fits into the existing production line without the need for additional construction.
● For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.
I have made it possible to repeatedly position the air knife.
[Content]
[Problem Solving]
- Proposed 12 units of Sonic 70 blowers with 7.5 horsepower motors, enclosures, Sonic HEPA filters, and two custom 13" Sonic XE air knives.
- The performance of the air knives delivered at the beginning of this system perfectly matched the blow level requested by the customer.
- Test results for contamination showed that Sonic's HEPA filters maintained the requested 0.3μ as required by the customer.
- Custom Sonic air knives were manufactured to fit the enclosures of existing air knives, allowing for repeated positioning of the air knives.
For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.
It has been proven to be the most cost-effective solution.
[Content]
[Problem Solving]
○ Sonic Corporation proposed to install the rotating air knife diagonally from top to bottom for blowing from above, and the standard air knife horizontally.
○ It has been proven that the rotating air knife is suitable due to the low production speed and the complex shape of the engine block.
○ The rotating air knife can achieve a rotation speed of 200 rpm.
○ By rotating the air knife and then blowing, it can deliver multiple high impacts to the surface of the parts with a single air knife.
○ This technology has been proven to reduce horsepower and provide the most cost-effective solution while utilizing limited space.
● For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.
Using it before the final drying provided results that exceeded expectations in terms of drying effectiveness.
[Content]
[Problem Solving]
○ Operated by Sonic100 (15 horsepower motor)
○ Long steel plates flow under the air knife at 1.22m/min to 3.05m/min
○ The width of these steel plates ranges from 48” to 96” (1.22m to 2.44m)
○ Typically, this line operates for several days in two shifts and then stops for several days
○ Basically, it runs continuously without stopping during the given shifts
○ To provide customers with unparalleled satisfaction and blow away a lot of residual water, using it before the final drying has achieved drying effects beyond expectations
● For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.
Non-contact water removal and drying of wire cables using Sonic Corporation's blower and air knife.
【Application Success Case】
○Problem
→ Due to a rapid increase in line speed, the conventional method became costly and inefficient.
→ If the cable is not completely dried, the inspection machine misidentifies it and judges it as a defective product.
○Solution
→ Due to the high-speed production of 3000 feet/min (900m/min), Sonic recommended the SP dryer.
→ This is a drying device housed in a box featuring air knife technology (XE 42” long) that achieves energy savings with a centrifugal blower (Sonic 150, 20 horsepower).
○Conclusion and Benefits
→ There was no downtime during installation. Installation, setup, trial operation, and verification took only one day.
→ The additional installation of a new spark tester was no longer an issue.
→ Not only did they improve their quality, but they were also able to increase production speed through enhanced drying efficiency.
● For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.
"Sonic" water drainage drying is Sonic!! We are introducing case studies, conceptual installation diagrams, and photos.
【Contents】
○ Success Stories
→ Labeling Issues
→ Steel Industry [Removal of Residuals on Plates]
→ Drying of Automotive Cylinders
→ Propane Gas Cylinders Not Fully Dried
→ Contamination of Particles Due to Static Electricity in Clean Rooms
→ Removal of Residual Water After Cleaning Contact Lens Pallets
○ Concept Installation Diagram
○ Photos
● For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.
"Sonic" drying is Sonic! We are introducing success stories and photos. [Simplified version]
【Publication Content】
○Success Stories
→Labeling Issues
→Steel Industry [Removal of Residues on Plates]
→Drying of Automotive Cylinders
→Propane Gas Cylinders Not Fully Dried
→Removal of Residual Water After Cleaning Contact Lens Pallets
○Photos
●For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.
Sonic Corporation's blower and air knife use high-speed air of up to 25.4 m/sec for water removal and drying! Energy-saving blower! Demo units available for loan!
【Lineup】
■ Spiral Blower
The blowers manufactured by Sonic utilize unique technology to create a large airflow while being energy-efficient compared to compressors and conventional blowers. The generated large airflow can be supplied continuously without pulsation. Additionally, the structure is designed for easy maintenance.
■ High-Speed XE Air Knife
The Sonic High-Speed XE Air Knife nozzle, further improved from the conventional Tear Drop shape, achieves excellent work efficiency. It efficiently laminarizes the air, resulting in minimal pressure loss and uniform blowing across the entire slot. A variety of options are available for the number, position, direction of the piping installation, and nozzle length.
■ SMART TUNNEL (Enclosure Box for Air Knife)
This is an enclosure box for the air knife that is not available from other companies. The SMART TUNNEL allows for easy installation of Sonic's air knife and blower. *For more details, please refer to our YouTube channel.
Seeing is believing! Improve drying and reduce running costs by using a high-speed air knife to blow off air discharged from a high-volume blower!
A job that required a pressure of 0.4 MPa has been achieved with just 29 kPa! When comparing the airflow of a compressor and a sonic blower, 62.5 horsepower is needed to obtain an airflow of 7 m³/min with a compressor. In contrast, the sonic blower can achieve this with only 4 horsepower. The difference is significant compared to compressors and domestic blowers!