Vortex Tube Cooling kit Keeps Steel Strip Cool

A manufacturer who forms tubes for the automotive industry had a problem with heat. The steel strips they were processing to make the formed tubes was washed in a 160°F environment. These strips are 1.6" (41mm) wide and .035" (10mm) thick, they travel at 200 fpm through the cleaning process. Out of the cleaning step they wind through some rollers prior to getting formed. The heat from the washing procedure was transferring on to the first roller and would sometimes heat that roller up enough to develop cracks. The roller is 2" (51mm) wide and 4" (102mm) in diameter. EXAIR provided a Model 3930 medium Vortex Tube Cooling Kit and Model 5902 Dual Point Hose kit to provide flexibility and adjustment in determining a cooling solution. The customer used the 25 SCFM generator inside of the Vortex Tube as well as the dual point hose kit to provide a 2" (51mm) wide cold air blow off directly on to the roller to keep the heat from transferring from the steel strip. They have been able to keep the roller from cracking. 

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  1. Model 3998 Cooling Kit (Up to 10
    Model 3998 Cooling Kit (Up to 10,200 Btu/hr.)

    This kit includes the large Vortex Tube and all interchangeable generator sets for cooling rates up to 10,200 Btu/hr (2,570 kcal/hr.) The filter, cold air muffler, hose and clips are also included. Vortex Tubes convert an ordinary supply of compressed air into two streams; one hot and one cold. Applications include cooling hot melts, cutting tools, welding horns, electronic controls, soldered parts and gas samples. Temperatures adjustable from -50°F to +250°F.

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