Air Wipes

KEIR has developed a dependable, simple and cost-effective new design.

Rugged Design

Finally, an Air Wipe that really works! Designed to use the full potential of the compressed air source.

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Finally, an Air Wipe that really works!

Just when you had about given up on finding Air Wipes that would dry wire completely with compressed air, KEIR has developed a dependable, simple and cost-effective new design. Boldly independent by design, reliable yet thrifty, our FRONTIERSMAN makes the most of any situation.

Rugged Design provides longer life

Designed to use the full potential of the compressed air source to perform the work of drying your product, the FRONTIERSMAN quietly accomplishes more with less. High density ceramic inserts in a tough polymer housing provide a long rugged life to the FRONTIERSMAN. U.S. Patent 5943729 issued 8/31/99.

What is so unique to KEIR’s design?

KEIR’s design relies on the controlled use of compressed air which is allowed to decompress to atmospheric pressure within a carefully sized chamber. The air accelerates to nearly the speed of sound in a thin layer surrounding the wire. This release of kinetic energy stored when the air was compressed does far more work than other systems that rely on high volumes of air.

Two styles to choose from:

KEIR offers two designs that incorporate the same proprietary concept. One is primarily for bare wireconsisting of a polymer mounting block with a high-density, wear-resistant ceramic insert that is hand pressed into the mount and seals with O-rings. The other is a split design for jacketed wire or cable which opens to allow welds or extrusion bulges to pass through without damage, or is used where it is not practical to thread the wire through an Air Wipe when setting up the line. The wire path is lined with high-density ceramic material for long life. The configuration of the ceramic keeps the wire centered within the airflow.

KEIR Air Wipes

The SureShot

The SureShot. (150 Series) Used on bare wire with line speeds up to 7,500 feet per minute, the SureShot is a versatile solution to wet wire problems. Sizes for wire up to .400″ O.D. fit with two standard mounting configurations. Typically offered with a 2″ x 2” x 1.5″ mounting block, SureShot inserts can be manifold mounted or inserted in clamped blocks for multi-wire lines with centers as close as one inch or 25 mm.

The SplitShot

The SplitShot. (Five Series: 250, 350, 450, 500, 550) KEIR’s clamshell style SplitShot Air Wipe is a highly effective, rugged powerhouse in a small package. Ceramic inserts line the wire path and keep the wire centered within a powerful air stream. A tough polymer housing incorporates an integral hinge that can take abuse yet comes apart easily for service. All standard fasteners, springs and hinge pins are stainless steel. The SplitShot has been used on extrusion lines as fast as 7,000 feet per minute.

We also offer air filter regulators including gauge and drain so that proper settings are easily monitored. The standard housing for wire up to .460″ O.D. is only 2.375″ wide x 2″ tall x 3.5″ long. SplitShots can be sized for round or flat profiles up to 4.5″ O.D. or width.