Air Knives - Drying Cans Interview | Republic Manufacturing
Christian explains how air knife systems are used to dry cans and bottles. See the water splash off the tops of cans as they go down the conveyor. The air knives strip the cans of water, removing the moisture which can lead to packaging problems such as water spots, smeared printing, crooked labels, packaging marks, and others. While this system is set-up for drying cans, Republic Air Knife Systems are also used for drying packed food, packaged parts, crumb removal, debris removal, coating leveling, static reduction, parts drying, electronics drying, and heat control. Christian points out Republic's unique air knife bracket system that allows the air knives to be adjusted on 3 planes to ensure the best angle and location for optimal drying.