Among EXAIR's comprehensive line of Intelligent Compressed Air
Products, the Vortex Tube
stands out as a unique, and fascinating, solution for a variety of
applications requiring a flow of cold air:
·
Cabinet Cooler Systems:
clean, cold air to protect electrical and electronic components housed in an
enclosure. Installs in minutes; no moving parts; reliable &
maintenance free.
·
Cold Gun Aircoolant Systems:
Direct, focused flow of cold air to replace messy coolant in machining,
cutting, drilling, grinding, etc., applications. Integral magnet base
for quick & easy installation; single or dual outlet hose kits; standard
or High Power to meet any need. Optimized flow for maximum cooling and
freeze prevention.
·
Adjustable Spot Cooler:
Similar to the Cold Guns in many ways, but with variable performance for
specific applications. Cold air to -30°F (-34°C) on demand.
·
Mini Cooler: Similar to the Cold Guns
and Adjustable Spot Coolers - magnetic base mounting and single or dual
outlet hose kits, but more compact. Lower flows for smaller jobs.
Then there are the Vortex Tubes themselves...at the heart of
all of these products, but perfectly capable all on their own. In fact,
in certain situations, "plain old" Vortex Tubes have been used to
do the exact same jobs as all of the above products. They can even be
customized, in and of themselves, to meet specific installation, operation,
and/or performance needs:
·
High Temperatures: It should come as no surprise that cold
air is often needed because a heat-sensitive item is located in a high heat
environment.
o Vortex Tubes come standard with plastic
Generators and Buna o-rings, which are good for ambient temperatures up to
125°F (52°C).
o High Temperature Vortex Tubes are fitted
with brass Generators and Viton o-rings for environments where the
temperature can reach 200°F (93°C).
·
Preset temperature & flow: Many times, the ability to adjust the
performance of a Vortex Tube is a big benefit, but occasionally it's a
liability.
o I know none of your co-workers are like this
(nor are mine) but I've heard of people who think they "know
better" and are prone to tampering with something that is (or WAS)
working just fine, thank you very much.
o Perhaps you actually DO know better, through
experimentation and experience, the optimal performance setting for your
application. Let's say, for example, you install Vortex Tubes on a line
of your products, and a technician has to "dial it in" to a
specific Cold Fraction.
o Any Vortex Tube can be fitted with a drilled
orifice (or "Hot Plug") to replace the Hot Valve, which
presets performance to a specific, non-adjustable value. If you know
the Cold Fraction you need, it's as easy as that. If not, it's as easy
as getting a stock Vortex Tube, setting the Cold Fraction where you want it,
securing the Hot Valve in position (piece of tape works just fine,) and
sending it in.
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