K E I R Manufacturing, Inc.

Finally, an Air-Wipe that really works!

Just when you had about given up on finding an Air-Wipe that would dry your wire completely with compressed air, KEIR Mfg. 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.

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. 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.

Two styles to choose from.
KEIR offers two designs that incorporate the same proprietary concept. One is primarily for bare wire consisting 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 SURE SHOT. Part No. 85-150 Used on bare wire with line speeds up to 5,200 feet per minute, the SURE SHOT is a versatile solution to wet wire problems. Sizes for wire up to .460" fit with two standard mounting configurations. Typically offered with a 2” x 2” x 2” mounting block, SURE SHOT inserts can be manifold mounted or inserted in clamped blocks for multi-wire lines with centers as close as 1”.

The SPLIT SHOT.
Part No. 85-250/350/450 KEIR’s clamshell style SPLIT SHOT 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 airstream. 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. Each unit is sold with its own pressure regulator and gauge so that proper settings are easily monitored. The standard housing for wire up to .460” is only 2 1/2” wide x 2” tall x 3.5” long. Custom designs for flat cable or product larger than 1" O.D. are available.

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update 11/18/03