This section provides an overview for air knives as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 20 air knife manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked air knife companies as of April, 2024: 1.Pro-Tek inc., 2.Sonic Air Systems, Inc..
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An air knife is a device that utilizes compressed air to clear away residues, floating dust, dirt, moisture, and other contaminants from products on a conveyor.
These devices generate a high-velocity air stream using compressed air, allowing for effective cleaning without direct contact. Air knives have diverse applications, including drying, blow-off, and cooling.
They are employed in various scenarios, such as draining water from beverage bottles or cans post-cleaning, and removing cuttings and dust.
Additionally, a donut-shaped variant uses a rotating disc-shaped blade and a miniature air compressor for precise cutting tasks.
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Republic Manufacturing was established in 1962 and is based in Dallas, Texas as a manufacturer and supplier of air moving equipment and systems. The company’s product portfolio includes blowers, vacuum pumps, compressors, air knives, motors, and systems, among others. The products are used in various industries, such as utility, commercial, industrial, and energy distribution. The products are crucial components in air and gas delivery systems, enabling efficient and dependable performance. The company also provides product design, installation, layout and fabrication, and plant maintenance services.
Vortec, was established in 1961, is a manufacturing company providing expertly designed compressed air solutions that improve efficiency and increase productivity based in the United States. The company became the first company to develop technology for converting the vortex tube phenomenon into practical, effective industrial cooling solutions. It has been continued to refine and expand vortex tube applications, as well as develop air amplification products for more efficient use of compressed air in cleaning and conveying applications. In 1990, it was purchased by Illinois Tool Works; and is now part of the ITW Air Management business unit.
Air Solutions, Inc. founded in Collierville, Tennessee, USA, in 1998, is a distributor of industrial ventilation, dust collection, and vacuum systems. The company’s product portfolio includes fans, blowers, mist/dust collectors, central and portable industrial vacuum systems, and make-up air equipment. Its Airmaster fans are used to move air through buildings, machines, and other equipment. The company offers equipment inspections, installation, cleaning, and maintenance services. It provides replacement parts for ventilation equipment.
Pro-Tek inc. was founded in 1982 and is a supplier of paint and body shop equipment products based in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. The company offers various products such as paint thickness testers, air control units, air dry guns, jetair waterborne drying systems, and HLVP pressure spray. The products are waterborne compatible with stainless steel sets and fluid passages. The products are supplied to the body shop and paint market industries. The company offers warranty for the products for up to 1 year after the purchase.
Ranking as of April 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Pro-Tek inc. |
50.0%
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2 | Sonic Air Systems, Inc. |
50.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the air knife page as of April 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 5 | 71.4% |
Australia | 1 | 14.3% |
Canada | 1 | 14.3% |