Safety air blow guns for safe blowing clean with compressed air in the manufacturing industry
Manual blowing with compressed air is commonly used in industry e.g. for cleaning, drying or cooling objects.
Three advantages with Silvent’s safety air blow guns when blowing with compressed air
When selecting a safety air blow gun, it’s important to be aware of the risks of manual blowing with compressed air. Silvent’s air blow guns combine safety, low sound levels and efficient blowing.
Safe blowing with compressed air
Blowing with compressed air can be dangerous and injurious if work is not handled professionally. In the USA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established regulations that govern the use of air blow guns. This is because the majority of air blow guns on the market are dangerous, due to the high static pressure when they are blocked. Should an operator accidentally block the air blow gun orifice, it’s important that the pressure not exceed 30 psi, according to OSHA. If the static pressure exceeds 30 psi, the air blow gun does not meet OSHA’s safety standards. Should the operator accidentally block the orifice with any body part and the static pressure exceeds 30 psi, there is a risk that the compressed air will penetrate the skin or enter the bloodstream. Air in the bloodstream, a.k.a. air embolism, can cause serious injuries and there are also occurrences that have resulted in fatalities.
Installing an air blow gun that meets OSHA’s safety standards means improved safety and a better work environment for operators. To minimize the risk of air embolisms, Silvent’s nozzle is designed such that it cannot be totally blocked.
Quiet blowing with compressed air
Blowing with compressed air often causes high sound levels, and these are harmful for people working close to the sound source. Hearing damage and hearing loss often emerge gradually, which makes it difficult to be certain about the cause of the damage. There is a law in Switzerland governing which air blow guns may be used in industry. The Swiss National Accident Insurance Fund (SUVA) is behind the law. To be approved by SUVA, the sound level must be below 85 dB(A). Tests are performed by SUVA, and every product that meets its standards is certified. There are also laws in most other countries concerning exposure to maximum sound levels.
Thanks to Silvent technology, its safety air blow guns combine quietness with efficient blowing with compressed air. Products that are approved under SUVA are clearly labeled on the product pages. Certificates for the products concerned are also available for download.
Efficient blowing with compressed air
To enable efficient blowing with compressed air, it’s important to make proper use of the compressed air and minimize turbulence. To do this, the air blow gun or air pipe must be fitted with an air nozzle.
Silvent’s air nozzles are designed to provide uniform, smooth and straight air jets that minimize turbulence and maximize blowing force by using what is often referred to as a laminar air jet. The laminar air jet makes use of the surrounding air and reduces energy loss due to turbulence. This allows the optimal use of compressed air.
Safety air blow gun Silvent Pro One