An article on the use of Sonic Corporation's blowers and air knives, which are handled by our company, for water drainage, drying, and blowing away will be featured in the May 2025 issue of the Monthly Food Machinery Equipment.

"Sonic" drying is Sonic! We are introducing success stories and photos. [Simplified version]

This is a case study collection of Sonic Corporation's blower air knife systems. As success stories, we introduce how the Sonic air knife system provided technical solutions to issues such as labeling problems, removal of residues in the steel industry [removal of residues on plates], drying of automotive cylinders, insufficient drying of propane gas cylinders, and removal of residual water after cleaning contact lens pallets. We also present photographs. For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog. We also have demo units available. You can try them in your factory! Alternatively, we can conduct simple tests at our company! Please consider it!

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"Sonic" water drainage drying is Sonic!! We are introducing case studies, conceptual installation diagrams, and photos.

This is a case study of Sonic Corporation's blower and air knife systems. As success stories, we introduce how the Sonic air knife system provided technical solutions to issues such as labeling problems, removal of residues in the steel industry [on plates], drying of automotive cylinders, insufficient drying of propane gas cylinders, contamination of fine particles due to static electricity in clean rooms, and removal of residual water after cleaning contact lens pallets. We also present conceptual installation diagrams and photos. For more details, please contact us or refer to our catalog. We also have demo units available. You can try them at your factory! Alternatively, we can conduct simple tests at our company! Please consider it!

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A specialized blower for draining/drying that uses a small motor to spin at high speed and create a large airflow!

Powerful air at over 25 m/s for water removal and drying! Furthermore, time-saving and energy-efficient! Sonic Corporation's "Blower & Air Knife" is a device that dramatically improves the efficiency of parts drying, food processing drying, and blowing away water droplets. Processes requiring 400 kPa of pressure can be achieved with an ultra-high efficiency of just 29 kPa! While achieving a 75% reduction in energy compared to compressed air, the water removal efficiency exceeds 95%, resulting in significant energy savings. ≪Sonic Corporation's Spiral Blower≫ 【Features】 ■ Lightweight and compact design ■ Generates a large volume of air with a small horsepower ■ Clean and dry air. Promotes evaporation with warm air at approximately 40°C ■ Energy-saving effects that greatly exceed those of compressors △▽△Basic Information△▽△ 【Product Lineup】 ■ Spiral Blower Using unique technology, it generates a large volume of air with energy efficiency compared to compressors and conventional blowers. The generated large volume of air can be supplied continuously without pulsation. The structure is also easy to maintain.

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Improved air knife of the traditional Tear Drop (tear-shaped) design! Enhanced blowing efficiency!!

■High-Speed XE Air Knife The Sonic Corporation's High-Speed XE Air Knife nozzle, further improved from the conventional Tear Drop shape, achieves excellent work efficiency. It efficiently laminarizes the air, resulting in minimal pressure loss and uniform blowing across the entire slot. One of its greatest features is that there are no control plates inside the air knife, allowing for uniform blowing from end to end. Additionally, it effectively draws in the surrounding air to create a powerful blow. We offer a wide variety of options for the number, position, direction, and length of the nozzle's piping installation. We also provide the world's only rotary air knife.

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A product that suppresses water splashing generated during the inspection, printing, labeling, and water drainage/drying of filled PET bottles, cans, bottles, and pouches before packaging.

The Sonic SMART Tunnel is a versatile water drainage drying system. It is a turnkey product designed to dry PET bottles, cans, and jars before inspection, printing, labeling, or packaging, with a processing capacity of 100 to 1500 CPM. Adaptability: The Sonic SMART Tunnel is a modular system. Due to its bolt-on design, it can be easily expanded if changes in product size or additional air knife configurations are needed due to increased production line demands.

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Tilt the two air knives slightly and present a blowing method that focuses on the body and upper part.

The gap or slot of the air knife can be adjusted in length to allow for a wider gap. This means that the air knife, which is concentrated on the body, can maintain a standard gap while separately adjusting the knife gap at the top and bottom to hit the handle and the lower ring. This method not only allows the wind to effectively hit the body of the canister but also reduces the required power consumption. SONIC has also suggested further cost reduction by switching from plated steel pipes to ABS piping to lower prices even more. [Contents] [Issues] ○ Yankee Gas faced the problem of propane gas canisters not being sufficiently dry before going to the painting process while changing their solvent-based painting system. ○ Proper drying of the canisters is essential for effective painting. ○ The drying method they were using involved compressed air, which was ineffective and did not adequately remove moisture for painting. ○ High humidity means that no matter how much compressed air is applied, moisture remains on the canisters. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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There was no need for additional construction, and it fit into the existing production line.

Sonic Corporation decided to operate the Sonic150 with 25 horsepower and two air knives, and to circulate air to raise the temperature coming from the air knives. The concept behind Sonic Corporation's revolutionary VT (patent pending) design is to utilize the pressure heat from the blower by partially circulating air. The exit temperature from the air knives will be approximately 45°C to 50°C. This method does not require an external thermal system. The air knives are installed about 10mm away from the bottles, allowing the bottles to pass through at a wind speed of approximately 9,300m/min. The high-speed air and heated exit temperature melt the ice and turn the remaining moisture into a mist. As a result, the bottles can be completely dried. [Content] [Issues] ○ Moisture and cold air leave water droplets on the glass, resulting in the reformation of water droplets before labeling. ○ Labels cannot be applied until the bottles are dried. ○ The injection and labeling of bottles require empty bottles to be stacked in a heated warehouse, and this process can only occur after they have been warmed. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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I have made it possible to repeatedly position the air knife.

We proposed 12 Sonic 70 blowers with 7.5 horsepower motors, enclosures, Sonic HEPA filters, and two custom Sonic XE air knives measuring 13 inches. The performance of the air knives delivered at the beginning of this system perfectly matched the blow level requested by the customer. The results of the contamination test also confirmed that Sonic's HEPA filters maintained the requested 0.3μ. Additionally, to operate most effectively while keeping the noise level below 80dB, the angle and distance of the air knives are very important, so we manufactured custom Sonic air knives to fit the existing air knife enclosures, allowing for repeated positioning of the air knives. [Content] [Issues] - Compressed air with HEPA filters - The factory was using more compressed air for automatic devices on the production line and other equipment on a daily basis. - They were compelled to add another air compressor to avoid pressure drops due to increased demand for compressed air. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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It has been proven to be the most cost-effective solution.

Sonic Corporation proposed an arrangement to blow a rotating air knife (patented) from above and a standard air knife from the side, positioned diagonally from top to bottom. Due to the low production speed and the complex shape of the engine block, it has been proven that the rotating air knife is suitable. The rotating air knife can achieve a rotation speed of 200 rpm. By rotating the air knife and then blowing, it can deliver multiple high-impact blows to the surface of the parts with a single air knife. In cases of such complex shapes, attempting to achieve the same drying with other methods would require the installation of six air knives. This technology has proven to reduce horsepower and provides the most cost-effective solution while utilizing limited space. [Content] [Issues] - The surface of the engine block has many complex irregularities, and if water remains in these areas, it can ultimately lead to defective products. - The factory has found existing drying methods to be inefficient and is seeking urgent solutions. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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Non-contact water removal and drying of wire cables using Sonic Corporation's blower and air knife.

We would like to introduce a successful application of the Sonic SP Dryer cable drying machine. A manufacturer of low-voltage wires and cables, as well as bare aluminum and copper wires, needed to install a spark tester before the final packaging process. This meant that the wire, running at 3000 feet per minute (900 m/min), had to be completely dried before the spark test. Due to the rapid increase in line speed, traditional methods became costly and inefficient. If the cable is not completely dried, the inspection machine may misidentify it as defective. Because of the high-speed production at 3000 feet per minute (900 m/min), Sonic recommended the SP dryer. This is a drying device housed in a box that features energy-saving air knife technology (XE 42” long) with a centrifugal blower (Sonic 150, 20 horsepower). For more details, please contact us or refer to our catalog.

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Using it before the final drying provided results that exceeded expectations in terms of drying effectiveness.

Sonic Corporation's 96” (2.44m) air knife operates with the Sonic 100 (15 horsepower motor). Long steel plates flow under the air knife at speeds of 1.22m/min to 3.05m/min. The widths of these steel plates range from 48” to 96” (1.22m to 2.44m). Typically, this line runs for several days in two shifts and then stops for several days. Essentially, it operates continuously without stopping during the given shifts. This system provides unparalleled satisfaction to customers and has achieved exceptional drying effects when used before final drying to blow away a significant amount of residual water. [Content] [Issues] ○ After blasting the material, it needs to be wiped and all remaining sand particles must be completely blown away. ○ In special cases, residual shot can occur that passes through the cleaning brush. ○ Residual shot material sticks to large electromagnetic components, making transportation hazardous. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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Sonic Corporation's blower and air knife use high-speed air of up to 25.4 m/sec for water removal and drying! Energy-saving blower! Demo units available for loan!

Are there any issues with the water drainage and drying processes for beverages, food, food processing, etc., or with blowing off water droplets from cans, bottles, and PET bottles? ------ Such problems can be efficiently and economically solved by the Sonic Air Knife System's high air volume and high-speed air! Tasks that previously required pressure like that of a compressor can now be achieved with just 29 kPa! When comparing the air volume of a compressor and a Sonic Blower, obtaining an air volume of 7 m³/min requires 62.5 horsepower with a compressor, while the Sonic Blower achieves this with only 4 horsepower. The difference is significant compared to compressors and domestic blowers! 【Features】 ● Energy-saving effect reduces consumption by 75% compared to compressor air ● Water drainage efficiency of over 95% ● Generates large volumes of air with low horsepower ● The air is clean and dry, promoting evaporation with warm air at about 40°C ● Energy-efficient (compared to compressors) ● Lightweight and compact design *Demo units are available for loan, so please feel free to contact us. Additionally, if you can provide samples, we will conduct tests at our company.

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By rotating the air knife, even complex shapes can be optimally drained/dried!

A rotary air knife that seems like it should exist but doesn't The Sonic Corporation's rotary air knife (patented) has been developed for draining (blow-off) and drying parts with complex shapes. The gaps in the air knife are angled at 15° relative to the rotating axis, allowing it to eject high-speed air while changing the blowing surface at regular intervals for the areas that require draining or drying. This effectively drains and dries the uneven surfaces and sides of the workpiece, as a single air knife passes over the workpiece multiple times. The rotary air knife can reduce energy costs compared to draining/drying done by multiple air knives. Additionally, it saves space since the installation of multiple air knives is unnecessary.

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Blow away water, dust, and dirt from parts with high-speed air and dry quickly. Demo units are also available for loan!

Water removal drying with Sonic Corporation's blower and air knife! By rotating the fan inside the blower at a minimum of approximately 12,000 rpm to 20,000 rpm, it is possible to achieve a larger airflow than compressors or domestic blowers. Additionally, one of the greatest features of the Sonic air knife system is that it is very economical, consuming only a fraction of the power compared to similar operations using conventional compressed air. Environmentally, it not only operates at low noise levels but also contributes to the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions due to its low power consumption. Demo units are available for loan, so please feel free to contact us. 【Demo Units】 ★ Unit 1 (Sonic 70) Flow rate: 3 Nm³/min to 13 Nm³/min Motor size: 5.5 kW *With inverter ★ Unit 2 (Sonic 85) Flow rate: 4 Nm³/min to 20 Nm³/min Motor size: 7.5 kW *With inverter ★ Air Knife Total length: 610 mm Maximum wind speed: approximately 170 m/sec Connection diameter: 3 inches Slit width: approximately 1 mm Note: Please contact us if you need a hose.

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Seeing is believing! Improve drying and reduce running costs by using a high-speed air knife to blow off air discharged from a high-volume blower!

Is there any problem with the Sonic food processing drying process and the blowing off of water droplets from cans/bottles? After sterilization and filling, it is also used for draining water before printing expiration dates on PET bottle caps, cans, retort packs, and for drying transport boxes. It is utilized in various industries, not only in the food industry but also for draining and drying automotive parts, steel plates and pipes, and semiconductor components. The Sonic Air Knife System's high airflow and high-speed air efficiently and economically solve these problems! For those who have not been able to resolve issues until now… we have numerous case studies for problem-solving! ***Videos will be updated regularly*** [Case Studies] - Examples for the food/beverage industry - Examples for the automotive industry - Examples for the pharmaceutical industry - Examples for the steel industry, etc. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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At construction sites, temporary parking lots may be established for workers and construction-related vehicles. On unpaved ground, mud and ruts can easily occur due to rain, which may hinder vehicle access. Hyper CLT mats are civil engineering materials that utilize wood CLT. By laying them in temporary parking lots, a suitable environment for vehicle passage and parking can be created while protecting the ground. They can be laid only in the necessary areas, and after the construction is completed, they can be removed and repurposed for temporary roads or access routes. The 5×10 panels weigh approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 panels weigh about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery, allowing for changes in parking space. Additionally, they offer benefits unique to wood, such as glare reduction, noise reduction, and CO2 fixation. They are registered as a technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS as "TH-250021-A," and can be utilized for the development of temporary parking lots and innovative public works.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can change the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for metal crack repair without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.