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Food and drink manufacturing: processing equipment
News Release from: Air Control Industries | Subject: Airknives used for food drying
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 August 2004
Airknives avoid contamination when used
for drying
An effective alternative to the conventional sponge roller table for drying potatoes after washing are airknives used across the full width of a conveyor and so avoid contamination.
An effective alternative to the conventional sponge roller table for drying potatoes after washing are Airknives from Air Control Industries, Chard Blower powered Airknives provide a continuous air film across the full width of the conveyor
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 15 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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This ensures 100% exposure of travelling potatoes to the air flow.
A major benefit of using Airknives is the minimizing of the risk of cross contamination resulting from bacteria that might be carried by sponge rollers.
This is particularly advantageous where potatoes will not be pealed or further processed before eating, like Greenvale AP's punnet and High Care products.
The volume and velocity of air flow can be tailored to meet specific line requirements, according to conveyor speed and volume of throughput.
This can be achieved by blower size specification, the number of Airknives installed or a combination of both.
Capacities range up to 2000m3/hr (12000ft3/min) at pressures of 250Mbar (100in SWG).
Blowers can be installed in acoustic enclosures to reduce operating noise levels. Request a free brochure from Air Control Industries ...
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