Air Wipes — Features

Drying wire and cable can a be a tricky, expensive business. Huestis Industrial Air Wipes use precision controlled air flow to save air, reduce noise and dramatically cut energy consumption.

Air Miser™ automatically passes knots and splices and features quick-change, bracket and air disconnects to make size changes a snap. Mini Wipe™ features protective ceramic inserts for bare wire applications, while Rectangular Wipes handle strip and other profiles.

All versions feature very efficient, economical and quiet operation.

Features

Highly Efficient

• Design is based on the maximization of controlled, properly directed air flow.
• A venturi effect is also created at the entrance further increasing airflow.
• Uses much less air than an open pressurized line or adjustable models.

Very Economical

• Significantly cuts operating costs vs. adjustables or centrifugal blowers.
• Uses approximately .016 m3/ min. per air jet at 2.8 bar (.56 SCFM at 40 PSI).

Extremely Quiet

• Low airflow provides a measurable decrease in noise level output.
• Produces only 75 dB at 3.5 bar (50 PSI).

Versatile Applications

• Dries wire, cable, plastic, tubing, strip, and extrusions after cooling immersion.
• Ensures proper inspection, testing, printing, packaging and storage.

Non-Corrosive Materials

• Solid UHMW polyethylene bodies, removable brass jets, non-marking ceramic guides, stainless brackets.
• Custom Teflon, stainless or aluminum bodies and stainless jets available.

Critical Sizing

• Properly sized tolerances dry various products better than adjustable models.
• Quick-disconnect air line fittings and brackets allow fast size changes.

Air Miser

• Split block, spring-hinged design allows knots, splices and other oversize irregularities to pass through without stopping production.
• Easily opened bodies allow quick thread up or line replacement.
• Snap-on mounting brackets offer quick changes and allow either right-left or left-right line direction.
• Three bracket sizes handle the full range of standard Air Misers.
• Adjustable centering guide with long wearing ceramic cradle offers proper exit alignment.
• Convenient handle offers quick, easy guide adjustments without tools.

Mini Wipe

• Ceramic inserts offer chafe protection needed for bare wire applications.
• Non-opening, low profile body easily fits into tight process lines.
• Offered with either flat or angled (90°) mounting brackets.

Rectangular Wipe

• Rectangular Wipe handles strip, multiple lines and custom shapes.
• Standard .125” and .250” (3.2 - 6.4 mm) high openings are available in widths from 1.00” - 4.00” (25.4 - 101.6 mm).
• Split block, spring-hinged design simplifies thread-up.
• Custom sizes and profiles available.