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When to Use Paxton Air Knives in Food Processing and Packaging

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:03:34 GMT

Whether you're drying, cleaning, conveying, or blowing-off, food processors and packagers heavily rely on Paxton Products' high efficiency Air Knives to improve their packaging processes and production lines.

What is an Air Knife?
Air Knives are powerful and versatile tools used in a variety of applications for cleaning, drying, and effectively removing debris from surfaces. These innovative devices utilize high-velocity airflow to effectively and efficiently perform a wide range of tasks - ultimately improving productivity and ensuring optimal performance in all food processing and packaging operations.

Key Benefits of Paxton's Air Knives in Food Processing and Packaging:

Uniform Air Coverage - uninterrupted air slow design with a standard gap setting of 0.055 inches (1.4 mm)
304 Stainless Steel Construction - protects in harsh, corrosive and wet environments
Customizable - customize to your exact application requirements
Improve Product Quality - consistently removes residue to prevent spotting, contamination, or dilution in final products
Sustainable - blower-driven air knife systems use significantly less energy than compressed air nozzles
Reduced Maintenance - fewer moving parts than compressed air setups resulting in lower maintenance

Real-World Food Processing and Packaging Applications:

Drying Products Prior to Labeling: After the filling process, products need to be completely dried to ensure labels effectively adhere to the product surface. Paxton Air Knives can be used to provide complete and effective, high velocity drying.
Removing Debris Prior to Washing: Before food containers go through the wash cycle, residual debris needs to be removed in order to reduce downtime during washing. Paxton's Air Knives can be used to blow off residual debris in-line prior to the washing process and ultimately improve the production process.
Drying Products Prior to Ink Jet Printing: When using ink jet printing to label food products with date codes and expiration dates, the surface of the product needs to be completely dry prior to printing or else the ink won't properly adhere to the product. Paxton Air Knives can be used to dry the products to avoid smearing and smudging of the ink.
Rinsing and Drying Products for Bottling: To effectively rinse and dry bottles, Paxton's high efficiency Ionized Air Knife can be used without the need for water or compressed air rinsing - ultimately improving sustainability and product quality by eliminating water and oil contamination.
Drying Food and Beverage Products Post-Pasteurization: After products move through a tunnel pasteurizer, they need to be thoroughly dried to remove any excess water prior to packaging operations. Paxton's Air Knives can be used to provide full drying coverage to remove all remaining water or moisture on the products.

Whether you're drying, blowing off, or conveying, Paxton Air Knives deliver unmatched performance with minimal issues. For more information on how Paxton Air Knives can help your food processing and packaging operations, contact us today to speak to one of our experienced application engineers.

Quality Air Systems for Pharma, Medical, and Nutraceutical Manufacturing

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:58:13 GMT

Medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals must meet the highest standards of clean production and packaging. Paxton's air systems can be configured to meet GMP standards for these sensitive applications by including stainless steel air knives and air manifolds, a blower washdown enclosure, HEP outlet filtration for the blower, and more.

Ionizing Blow-Off Systems for Nutraceutical Products
For nutraceutical companies needing to remove unwanted powder or residue from plastic containers prior to labeling, Paxton's Ionizing Rinsing System is the ideal solution to avoid label wrinkling, label peeling, and product recalls. With Paxton's Ionizing Air Knives, the ionized air neutralizes the static forces that cause contaminants to adhere to containers which allows the air knife to effectively blow the powder or contaminants off of the containers and avoid any issues down the line. Paxton's Ionizing Rinsing Systems improve surface finish by removing excess dirt, dust, and particulates, and also eliminates the potential for water and oil contamination caused by compressed air - ensuring that the products meet the highest of standards for clean production and packaging.

High Efficiency Drying Systems for Pharmaceutical Products
When packaging pharmaceutical products, it is important that they are completely dried after washdown in order to avoid product quality issues like rusting or leaking both before and after the packaging process. Paxton's high efficiency Air Knife Drying Systems feature a continuous, uninterrupted air slot design that delivers complete and uniform, high velocity air coverage over targeted areas to ensure effective and consistent drying - helping you to avoid costly product rejects. Available in 304 stainless steel and aluminum, Paxton's Air Knives and Knife Drying Systems can be custom-engineered to meet your plant's exact drying needs and specifications.

PowerDry™ Drying System for Targeting Hard-to-Reach Areas on Medical Devices
Paxton's patented PowerDry™ Drying System can be used to dry medical devices prior to labeling and packaging. Medical devices require reliable and effective drying to ensure that the products are of the highest quality and meet all packaging and production standards. Powered by our industry-leading PX-Series Centrifugal Air Blowers, Paxton's PowerDry System can be configured with our Spyder Manifold to flex under and around medical devices to target hard-to-reach areas that need extra drying attention. The PowerDry System also replaces costly compressed air to lower energy costs by as much as 80%, often paying for itself in less than 12 months in energy savings.

Having a reliable, high efficiency drying and blow-off system can give you the confidence that your pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and medical products are meeting the highest standards of clean production and packaging - ultimately saving you time and money in the long run. Paxton's team of application engineers will work closely with you to custom-design the perfect drying and blow-off solution that is specific to your unique container, conveyor, and process.

For more information on how Paxton's air systems can help your manufacturing operations, contact us today.

From Installation to Routine Maintenance: Paxton’s Complete Service Solution

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:38:30 GMT

Paxton Products is committed to helping you keep your systems running at peak performance. Our comprehensive Service Program offers both on-site and remote support to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency for your operations. Whether you need assistance with installation, routine maintenance, or remote support, our expert technicians are ready to help.

Our Service Offerings Include:

Installation Service: When you purchase a Paxton system, you have the option to include professional installation services. Our experienced technicians will ensure your equipment is installed correctly, efficiently and optimized for your specific line and setup.
Maintenance Audits: Stay ahead of issues with a proactive system audit. A Paxton technician will visit your facility to assess your system's condition, identify potential maintenance needs, and recommend preventative strategies to keep everything running smoothly.
General Repair: If your Paxton system isn't performing as expected, our service team can come onsite to diagnose and repair any issues. We'll work quickly to restore performance and minimize disruption.
Remote Service & Support: Need immediate assistance? Our technicians provide remote service via phone or video call to help resolve issues quickly. This is ideal for minimizing downtime without waiting for an onsite visit.
Customized Maintenance Courses: Empower your maintenance team with hands-on training. Our technicians will develop a custom maintenance schedule tailored to your system, followed by 1-on-1 training with your staff. This training builds confidence and ensures your team knows how to perform preventative maintenance that keeps your system operating at full capacity.

Please note: in-person service offerings are currently limited to continental U.S. locations. For service requests outside of the continental U.S., remote service offerings are available.

Safeguard your Paxton Products Warranty:
Paxton Products guarantees its standard PX-Series, AT-Series, and XT-Series blowers, including the PX-200 PowerDry blower, against defects in the materials and workmanship for the 3-year warranty period for new systems and a 1-year warranty for new blower heads. For the warranty to apply, the product must be installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturing specifications and the installation & maintenance instructions provided by Paxton using Paxton-provided replacement filters, belts and idler assemblies. By utilizing the Paxton Service Program for installation or maintenance requirements, you are further safeguarding your line in accordance with the Paxton warranty.

Request Service from Paxton Products Today!
To receive a service quote or to schedule support, fill out our Request a Quote form, email us at sales@paxtonproducts.com, or call us at (513) 891-7485.

Please allow up to 48 hours for standard service quote turnaround. For urgent needs, call us directly for immediate assistance.

Industrial Applications Solved by Paxton Products

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:15:37 GMT

Paxton Products is an industry leader in high efficiency drying and blow-off solutions for a variety of markets including food and beverage, craft brewing, bottling and canning, as well as industrial products. When it comes to industrial products, whether you're drying, coating, cooling, conveying, or blowing off debris prior to finishing or packaging, Paxton Products can engineer a solution that is energy efficient and can get the job done. Here are some examples of common industrial related applications that the Paxton Products team has successfully helped with.

Drying Tires After Cooling Processes:
The world's largest tire manufacturing facility, Goodyear Tire, was struggling to effectively dry strips of extruded rubber after using water to cool the tires. The tires must be 100% moisture free before moving down the line, which means the drying system must deliver superior performance and reliability in order to keep the line moving. The plant was experiencing issues with older drying technology slowing down the production line because the squirrel cage blowers they were using weren't delivering the necessary power, speed, or efficiency in drying. The plant switched to Paxton's own Centrifugal Air Blowers as they are more performance and energy efficient than common blowers because they are designed to spin the blower head at 4-5 times the motor speed for higher, more efficient air velocity.

Removing Water from Metal Extrusion Prior to Packaging:
A plant was having issues with its previous drying system not effectively removing water from metal extrusions prior to packaging. If not removed, the water can cause product quality issues, along with issues with secondary packaging which could cost them in time and wasted money. The Paxton Products team was able to put together an Air Knife Drying System that would effectively remove the water from the metal extrusion prior to packaging. The improved system would effectively carry out their drying needs while also reducing secondary packaging issues and reducing energy consumption by eliminating previous compressed air systems.

Blowing-Off Industrial Cleaning Solution from Wires Prior to Rolling Final Product:
A leading wire manufacturer in India was having trouble removing its cleaning solution from wires that would end up on the final rolled product. Not only does this cause product quality issues, but there is also a high cost associated with the lost cleaning solution. The client had improvised a crude system of crimped pipes and compressed air, along with mechanical wipes to reduce carryover of the cleaning solution. The old system would carry a high price tag in energy costs and would put a strain on the rest of the plant's overall operations. The Paxton Products team was able to help the manufacturer install four of Paxton's Stainless Steel Air Knives above and below the conveyor which would deliver 850 CFM at 2.2 PSI, with an estimated ROI of around two years, based on energy savings alone.

Blowing-Off Saw Dust from Extruded Wood:
A client was looking for a solution to effectively remove saw dust from extruded wood so they reached out to Paxton Products for help. The Paxton team was able to use its own high efficiency Air Knives and Knife Systems to effectively blow-off the dust from the extruded wood and reduce downtime for the client. Paxton's Air Knives utilize high-velocity air flow to effectively and effciently remove debris from surfaces to improve productivity and ensure optimal performance in industrial operations.

How to Avoid Product Rejects in the Food & Beverage Industry

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:39:54 GMT

Are you in the food and beverage industry and experiencing too many rejected products from your production lines? This can be attributed to many different reasons for a wide variety of applications, but in all cases, it likely feels that your money is being thrown down the drain in wasted product, material, and time. Many times, a lot of these rejects can be caused by errors that result from the product not being fully dried prior to other steps in the manufacturing process. Below are some examples of how different drying systems can help reduce product rejects for your plant.

Avoid Rejects Caused by Labeling Errors:

Food and beverage manufacturers often need to label products, such as cans, bottles, jars, and uniquely-shaped bottles, after the filling process. This requires complete and effective, high velocity drying of the product prior to the labeling process to ensure the adhesion of labels on the products. If products are not dried properly, the labels will be unable to effectively adhere to the surface of the product and can end up being rejected. To help reduce the number of rejects experienced when labeling products, Paxton Products can help improve your drying systems with its high efficiency Air Knives and Knife Drying Systems. Paxton's Air Knives feature a continuous, uninterrupted air slot design that delivers full and uniform, high velocity air coverage over targeted areas to ensure effective and consistent drying. Available in 304 stainless steel and aluminum, Paxton's Air Knives and Knife Drying Systems can be custom-engineered to meet your plant's exact drying needs and specifications.

Minimize Product Contamination Caused by Compressed Air & Water Rinsing:

For canning and bottling professionals, products need to be effectively rinsed and dried prior to labeling and filling. A lot of manufacturers that use water and compressed air to rinse and dry bottles and cans often see product quality rejects due to water and oil contamination that comes from compressed air and water rinsing. With Paxton's Ionizing Rinsing Systems, you can replace traditional water rinsing and compressed air rinsing with a more sustainable and effective solution - without the need for water or compressed air. These air systems are designed to dissipate that static charges that cause dirt, debris, and other contaminants to adhere to surfaces, and then air blast the contaminants away using ultra-efficient, blower-driven air. Not only do Ionized Air Systems significantly reduce your plant's overall energy costs and water disposal costs, they provide more blow-off force at a target and can also improve the quality of products by eliminating the water and oil contamination caused by compressed air - ultimately reducing the number of quality rejects for your plant.

Reduce Smudging and Smearing of Ink on Product Packaging:

Food and beverage manufacturers often use ink jet printing to label consumer food products with date codes and expiration dates. To do this, the surface of the product where the ink is being added needs to be completely dry prior to printing or else the ink won't properly adhere to the product. This can lead to smearing and smudging of the ink and can ultimately cause the product(s) to be rejected - costing your plant time and money. To avoid this, powerful and effective drying equipment that can remove every drop of water from targeted areas is necessary for improving the quality of ink jet printing and reducing the number of product quality rejects overall. Paxton's Spyder Manifold can be used for spot drying, and effectively drying hard-to-reach areas that need extra drying attention. By combining inline nozzles with 'spider-like' arms that can flex to any position, the Spyder Manifold can target specific areas on products to ensure they are completely dry prior to ink jet printing.

Many food and beverage manufacturers see product rejects in their production lines because of errors that result from ineffective drying of products prior to other steps in their manufacturing process. Avoiding rejects caused by labeling issues, minimizing product contamination from compressed air and water rinsing, and reducing the smudging and smearing of ink on packaging can all help you to limit and avoid the amount of product rejects that your plant experiences.

For more information on how Paxton Products can help your plant avoid product rejects, contact us today.

Simplify Blower Management with Paxton's Control Panel

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:53:28 GMT

The Paxton Products team is excited to announce the launch of its new product, the Control Panel. Paxton's Control Panel offers manufacturers a simplified solution for managing Paxton's Centrifugal Blowers in a turnkey manner. With features like emergency stop, washdown compliance, and a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for precise blower control, Paxton's Control Panel is the ideal solution for simplifying the control of your Paxton Blower System while upholding safety standards and ensuring the highest of quality during operation. The Control Panel is also equipped with centralized control, quality assurance, and enhanced safety while monitoring operational conditions to optimize your drying processes.

With the Paxton Products Control Panel, there's no need for third-party motor starters or VFDs as it provides a comprehensive, turnkey solution for your blower system, without the hassle. Constructed of 304 stainless steel to withstand rigorous cleaning processes, the Control Panel features visual indicators to provide clear signals for operational status, as well as PLC Communication with I/O terminal blocks to facilitate easy communication. Key controls on the Control Panel include Blower On, Start, Stop, Reset, Alarm, and Emergency Stop, to ensure efficient operation.

Benefits of Paxton's Control Panel
Not only is the Control Panel designed for easy installation to allow for quick setup and hassle-free integration into your plant's current systems, but it also offers simplified scalability so you can effortlessly expand for new production lines. And with operational visualization, you're able to monitor running conditions to reduce overall downtime in your plant. The Paxton Control Panel can also be optimized to work with any size centrifugal blower system from Paxton Products to meet your exact application requirements.

Additional Options
For added protection, you can integrate your Paxton Control Panel with a Vortex A/C Enclosure Cooler from Vortec to keep the Control Panel cool and clean. The Vortex A/C Enclosure Cooler is an integrated compressed air cooling system designed to keep the Control Panel cool, clean, and protected from dirt and debris. Utilizing compressed air, this cooler maintains a stable temperature inside of the Control Panel to prevent overheating and minimize downtime for your plant.

In addition to this, the Paxton Control Panel can also be built to UL 508 Certification requirements for necessary applications.

For more information about Paxton's Control Panel, feel free to email us at sales@paxtonproducts.com, or click here to contact us today.

Pack Expo International 2024: Recap of the Event

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:49:34 GMT

The Paxton Products team recently traveled to Chicago, Illinois to exhibit at the 2024 Pack Expo International tradeshow. Pack Expo International occurs every two years and brings together over 45,000 attendees and 2,600 exhibiting companies to discover and share packaging and processing solutions for 40+ vertical markets. It is the largest, most comprehensive packaging and processing tradeshow in the hemisphere and is even the largest in the world in 2024. Pack Expo International is a great opportunity to experience equipment in motion, idea-share across vertical industries, problem-solve in real time, and network and learn at an incredible intersection of innovation. This year's show brought together 48,000 attendees and 29,500 exhibiting personnel, reaching 77,500 in total attendance.

Event Highlights
The Paxton Products team launched its brand new products, the Control Panel, and displayed it for the first time at the show. Paxton's new Control Panel offers manufacturers a simplified solution to manage Paxton's Centrifugal Blowers in a turnkey manner. With features like a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), emergency stop, and washdown compliance, the new Paxton Control Panel is the ideal solution for simplifying the control of your Paxton Products blower system while upholding safety standards and ensuring the highest of quality during operation.

In addition to this, the Paxton Products team also co-exhibited with its sister company, Pillar Technologies, to display a wider range of solutions for the packaging and processing industry. Pillar Technologies has served the packaging and processing industry for over 50 years and is recognized globally as a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of high quality induction sealing systems. During the show, Pillar showcased its C-Series Hand-Held Induction Sealer, its flagship induction sealer, the iFoiler, as well as its iFoiler+ Induction Sealer, that made its tradeshow debut at this year's show.

Paxton Products Drying & Blow-Off Solutions
Paxton Products is an industry leader in the manufacturing of high efficiency drying and blow-off solutions for the packaging and processing industry. Whether you're drying, cleaning, conveying, or blowing-off, food processors and packagers heavily rely on Paxton's PX-Series Centrifugal Blowers and Air Delivery Devices to improve their packaging and processing lines. Some of the products that the Paxton Products team had on display at the event include:

Ionizing Rinsing Systems: available for both bottle and can rinsing, Paxton's Ionizing Rinsing Systems are designed to dissipate the static charges that cause dirt and debris to adhere to surfaces, and then blast the contaminants away using ultra-efficient, blower-driven air. When eliminating compressed air systems, Paxton's Ionizing Rinsing Systems can help reduce energy usage by as much as 80%!
CapDryer: Paxton's CapDryer is an all-in-one drying manifold box designed to effectively dry the neck and lid of bottles ranging from 8 oz - 3 liters in order to improve the quality of date coding, labeling, tamper branding, and vision system results.
Air Knives: available in both aluminum and 304 stainless steel, Paxton's Air Knives and Knife Drying Systems are designed to provide maximum efficiency for high velocity drying and blow-off applications. Featuring a continuous, uninterrupted air slot design, Paxton's Air Knives provide uniform air coverage over targeted areas to deliver full, high quality air drying coverage.
Spyder Manifold: the Spyder Manifold combines six inline nozzles with 'spider-like' arms that can flex to any position for reaching under and around products to target hard-to-reach areas needing extra drying attention. It's the ideal solution for drying the tops, sides, and under the rim of cans, bottles, jars, and other containers.
PX-Series Centrifugal Air Blowers: not only do Paxton's PX-Series Centrifugal blowers come with an industry-best 3-Year Warranty, but with its unique design, Paxton's blowers achieve blower efficiencies as high as 80% to generate 33% more air flow than a standard centrifugal blower.
NEW! Control Panel: the new Paxton Control Panel offers manufacturers a simplified solution to control Paxton blowers in a turnkey manner. With easy installation and simplified scale-up, users can control Paxton blowers with this new Control Panel. Featuring a VFD, emergency stop, washdown compliance, and more, the Control Panel offers centralized control, quality assurance, safety controls, and monitoring of running conditions to help improve the drying process.

Get Started with Paxton Products Today!
The Paxton Products team loved getting the chance to talk with everyone at Pack Expo International about what Paxton Products has to offer. Paxton's team of Application Engineers and Sales Specialists are working hard to follow up with all of the queries and requests we received at the event. If you requested to receive any information from our team, you should be hearing from a Paxton representative very soon. If you have any additional questions or requests from the show, feel free to contact us at sales@paxtonproducts.com or click here to contact us today!

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Energy Efficient Drying & Blow-Off Solutions at Pack Expo International 2024

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:46:38 GMT

From November 3 - 6, Paxton Products will be exhibiting at the 2024 Pack Expo International show in Chicago, Illinois. Taking place every two years, Pack Expo International brings together over 45,000 attendees and 2,600 exhibiting companies to discover and share packaging and processing solutions for 40+ vertical markets. During the show, you're able to experience idea-sharing across vertical industries, see packaging and processing equipment in motion, problem-solve in real time, and network and learn at an incredible intersection of innovation. Pack Expo International is the largest, most comprehensive packaging and processing trade show in the hemisphere and is even the largest in the world in 2024. It is the premier opportunity for industry suppliers and end users from a wide variety of consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and life sciences to connect.

Why Should You Attend Pack Expo International?
Pack Expo International is a great place to see full-scale machinery up and running, materials and containers, experience product launches, and even talk to suppliers firsthand about topics such as automation and robots, printing and labeling, remote operation, processing equipment, and supply chain, track, and trace technology. Attendees often include plant managers, engineers, C-level executives, corporate management, purchasers, and other professionals, all from the 40+ vertical industries represented at the event. Some of the industries include food and beverage, healthcare and personal care, household products, pet care, industrial products, and e-commerce and warehouse distribution.

In addition to this, here are the top five reasons to attend the 2024 Pack Expo International show:

See machinery in action, materials up close: see solutions in person to evaluate their quality before you invest
Discover technology you didn't know existed: encounter solutions you wouldn't know to look for online
Problem-solve and move projects forward: meet with suppliers, compare solutions, and discuss your options on the spot with professionals
Gain valuable insights: you'll learn what competitors are doing and what's trending across various industries
Prepare for the future: find inspiration for your next project and make connections for future collaboration

What to Expect at the Show
This year, Paxton Products will be co-exhibiting alongside its sister company, Pillar Technologies, to showcase an even wider range of solutions for the packaging and processing industry. For over 50 years, Pillar Technologies has been recognized worldwide as a global manufacturer of high quality induction sealing systems. The packaging industry relies on Pillar's technologically advanced induction sealers to provide tamper evidence, provide leak protection on liquid products, deter from pilferage, and even extend the shelf-life of certain food and beverage products. At the show, Pillar will be showcasing its flagship iFoiler™ Induction Sealer, alongside the new iFoiler+™ Induction Sealer. Be sure to stop by booth #S-4016 to see all of Pillar's induction sealing solutions for the packaging and processing industry.

See Paxton's Packaging and Processing Solutions Firsthand
Paxton Products is a leading manufacturer of energy efficient air drying and blow-off solutions for the packaging and processing industry. Join the Paxton Products team in booth #S-4016 at Pack Expo International to see all of the drying, blow-off, and air rinsing solutions available. Some of the products that will be on display include:

Ionizing Rinsing Systems: available for both bottle and can rinsing, Paxton's Ionizing Rinsing Systems are designed to dissipate the static charges that cause dirt and debris to adhere to surfaces, and then blast the contaminants away using ultra-efficient, blower-driven air. When eliminating compressed air systems, Paxton's Ionizing Rinsing Systems can help reduce energy usage by as much as 80%!
CapDryer: Paxton's CapDryer is an all-in-one drying manifold box designed to effectively dry the neck and lid of bottles ranging from 8 oz. - 3 liters in order to improve the quality of date coding, labeling, tamper branding, and vision system results.
Air Knives: available in both aluminum and 304 stainless steel, Paxton's Air Knives and Air Knife Drying Systems are designed to provide maximum efficiency for high velocity drying and blow-off applications. Featuring a continuous, uninterrupted air slot design, Paxton's Air Knives provide uniform air coverage over targeted areas to deliver full, high quality drying coverage.
Spyder Manifold: the Spyder Manifold combines six inline nozzles with 'spider-like' arms that can flex to any position for reaching under and around products to target hard-to-reach areas needing extra drying attention.
PX-Series Centrifugal Air Blowers: not only do Paxton's PX-Series Centrifugal Blowers come with an industry-best 3-Year Warranty, but with its unique design, Paxton's blowers achieve efficiencies as high as 80% to generate 33% more air flow than a standard centrifugal blower.
NEW! Control Panel: the new Paxton Control Panel offers manufacturers a simplified solution to control Paxton blowers in a turnkey manner. With easy installation and simplified scale-up, users can control Paxton blowers with this new Control Panel. Featuring a VFD, emergency stop, washdown compliance, and more, the Control Panel offers centralized control, quality assurance, safety controls, and monitoring of running conditions to help improve the drying process. The Paxton Control Panel will make its debut at Pack Expo International 2024 - stop by booth #S-4016 to see it in person!

Other ITW Companies Exhibiting
This year, a variety of ITW companies will be exhibiting at Pack Expo International. Some of these companies include:

Diagraph (Booth #S-3914): Diagraph provides reliable coding, marketing, and all-electric automated labeling solutions for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. Visit booth #S-3914 to see live demos of the user-friendly Linx 8900 small character continuous ink jet printer, the ResMark 5000 industrial piezo inkjet printer with its patented quick disconnect print head, and the all-electric PA7100 print and apply labeling machine, which offers high-speed, accurate labeling. Let us help optimize your production line for efficiency and compliance!

Hartness (Booth #N-5132): For over 70 years, ITW Hartness has had a tradition of creating customer-focused and innovative secondary packaging solutions. Founded in 1940, ITW Hartness is one of the largest vertically integrated secondary packaging leaders serving over 15 select beverage, food, personal, and household care markets. Hartness' products are designed to be flexible and high-speed to deliver maximum overall equipment efficiencies and continuous improvement.

Hobart (Booth #LU-6902): Hobart is a world leader in commercial food equipment manufacturing and services with $2.1B in global revenue, 55 businesses in 23 countries and 9,000+ employees. We're comitted to manufacturing efficient commercial kitchen equipment and industrial washers that reduce energy and resource consumption to decrease the impact on the environment and your bottom line.

Loma Systems (Booth #S-3916): Established in 1969, LOMA SYSTEMS® is a leading manufacturer of advanced inspection systems for the food, pharmaceutical, and packaging industries. With the addition of Lock Inspection and Cintex, Loma has built on this heritage to become a major supplier of metal detectors, checkweighers and X-ray inspection equipment. Loma Systems is dedicated to innovation, service, and providing its customers with the ability to focus on meeting production goals and protecting brands.

Simco-Ion (Booth #S-4014): Simco-Ion, the world's largest manufacturer of static control products, has provided solutions to electrostatic issues in a wide range of industries since 1936. Long-established in engaging and partnering with customers and suppliers, Simco-Ion has built their reputation on developing innovative solutions, competitively superior products, and outstanding customer support to service their customers' needs.

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A Look Back at IMTS 2024 with Paxton Products!

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:14:45 GMT

From September 9-14, the Paxton Products team had the opportunity to exhibit at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, Illinois, alongside its sister company, Vortec. During the show, Paxton Products showcased a wide variety of its energy efficient drying and blow-off solutions for the manufacturing industry. IMTS is one of the largest manufacturing technology shows in the Western Hemisphere and only takes place every two years. Held in the McCormick Place Convention Center, IMTS attracts visitors from over 112 countries and even reached 89,020 registrants at this year's show, surpassing the previous show. During the show, IMTS offered educational workshops and conferences with live learning experiences designed to bring those in the manufacturing industry together to discuss opportunities, exchange new ideas, network with industry experts, and explore new ways to enhance business operations.

Event Highlights
For the first time ever, Paxton Products combined booths and co-exhibited with its sister company, Vortec, to be able to showcase an even wider range of solutions for the manufacturing industry. Over 60 years ago, Vortec became the first company to develop technology for converting the vortex tube phenomenon into practical and effective industrial cooling solutions. Since then, Vortec has continued to refine and expand vortex tube applications, as well as develop air amplification products for more efficient use of compressed air in cleaning and conveying applications. Vortec cooling works by inputting compressed air into a vortex tube where the air cools, and exports cold air to cool a variety of manufacturing processes and technologies, such as electrical cabinets, tools, blades, products, and more.

Drying and Blow-Off Solutions for Industrial Manufacturing
Paxton Products is an industry leader in energy efficient air drying and blow-off solutions for industrial manufacturing. Whether you're drying, coating, conveying, or blowing off debris prior to finishing or packaging, Paxton's PX-Series Centrifugal Air Blowers and Air Delivery Devices are more energy efficient and will get the job done. During the show, the Paxton team was able to exhibit these solutions for the manufacturing industry and showcase the value of Paxton's products. In case you were unable to stop by the Paxton Products booth during the show, here is a look at all of the products that we had on display at the event:

Air Knives: Available in aluminum and 304 stainless steel, Paxton Air Knives and Knife Systems deliver maximum efficiency for high velocity drying and blow-off applications and feature a continuous, uninterrupted air slot design that delivers uniform air coverage over targeted areas. Not only can the Nozzle Manifold be customized to meet your exact application requirements, but the 304 stainless steel construction is also able to withstand the harsh detergents used in washdown facilities.
Nozzle Manifold: The Nozzle Manifold is the ideal air solution for applications requiring a larger distance between the air source and the surface to be dried or blown-off. Maintaining a thrust as far away as 18 inches (450mm) to ensure that your products are receiving full, uniform air coverage, the Nozzle Manifold is ideal for conveyors with multiple product types of various shapes and sizes, products with multi-faceted surfaces to dry, and products with nooks, crannies, or holes.
PX-Series Centrifugal Air Blower: Paxton's industry-leading, belt-driven PX-Series Centrifugal Blowers offer ultra-high efficiency solutions for process air drying, blow-off, and air rinsing applications. Compared to other high efficiency centrifugal blowers, Paxton's PX-Series is 33% more efficient with blower efficiencies as high as 80%. In addition to this, with Paxton's PX-Series Blowers, you also receive an industry-best 3-Year Warranty!
Spyder Manifold: The Spyder Manifold is Paxton's most effective air manifold system for drying the tops, sides, and under the rim of cans, bottles, jars, and other equipment. By combining inline nozzles with "spider-like" arms that can quickly and easily be adjusted to any position in order to target hard-to-reach areas and accommodate unique drying needs.

Get Started with Paxton Products Today!
Our team loved getting the opportunity to speak with everyone at IMTS about what Paxton Products has to offer. Paxton's team of Sales Specialists and Application Engineers are working hard to follow up with all of the queries and requests we received at the event. If you requested to receive anything from our team, you should hear from a Paxton Products representative soon. If you have any additional questions or requests from the show, feel free to contact us at sales@paxtonproducts.com or click here to get a quote.

If you are interested in Paxton Products and would like to learn more about our product offerings, or see our products in person, visit us at Pack Expo International 2024 in booth #S-4016 from November 3-6 in Chicago, Illinois. Visit the link below to learn more about the show.

Pack Expo International 2024

Join Paxton Products at IMTS 2024

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:55:48 GMT

From September 9-14, Paxton Products will be exhibiting at the 2024 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, Illinois with its sister company, Vortec. IMTS is the largest manufacturing technology show and marketplace in the Western Hemisphere and is held every two years. Taking place in the McCormick Place Convention Center with over 1.2 million square feet of exhibition space, the IMTS show attracts visitors from over 110 countries and even reached 86,307 registrants in 2022. IMTS offers educational workshops and conferences with live learning experiences designed to bring together the manufacturing industry and discuss opportunities, exchange new ideas, network with peers, and explore new ways to enhance business.

Join Paxton Products in Booth #135680
Visit the Paxton Products team in booth #135680 in the East Building to see all of our drying and blow-off solutions for the manufacturing industry live and in action. Our team will be showcasing a variety of our high efficiency air delivery devices, as well as our industry-leading PX-Series Centrifugal Air Blowers and Spyder Manifold. The Paxton team will be there to answer any questions you might have, and to take you through our process for delivering the most effective and sustainable manufacturing technology for drying and blow-off applications.

Here's an overview of the products that will be on display at the event:

Air Knives: Available in aluminum and 304 stainless steel, Paxton Air Knives and Knife Systems deliver maximum efficiency for high velocity drying and blow-off applications and feature a continuous, uninterrupted air slot design that delivers uniform air coverage over targeted areas. Not only can the be customized to meet your exact application requirements, but the 304 stainless steel construction is also able to withstand the harsh detergents used in washdown facilities.

Nozzle Manifold: The Nozzle Manifold is the ideal air solution for applications requiring a larger distance between the air source and the surface to be dried or blown-off. Maintaining a thrust as far away as 18 inches (450mm) to ensure that your products are receiving full, uniform air coverage, the Nozzle Manifold is ideal for conveyors with multiple product types of various shapes and sizes, products with multi-faceted surfaces to dry, and products with nooks, crannies, or holes.

PX-Series Centrifugal Blower: Paxton's belt-driven, PX-Series Centrifugal Blowers offer ultra-high efficiency solutions for process air drying, blow-off, and air rinsing applications. Compare to other high efficiency Centrifugal Blowers, the PX-Series is 33% more efficient with blower efficiencies as high as 80%. In addition to this, with Paxton's PX-Series Blowers, you also receive an industry-best 3-year warranty!

Spyder Manifold: The Spyder Manifold is the most effective air manifold system for drying the tops, sides, and under the rim of cans, bottles, jars, and other equipment. By combining inline nozzles with "spider-like" arms that can flex to any position in order to target hard-to-reach areas and accommodate unique drying needs.

Additional Resources
The following information is a list of resources that may be helpful to learn more about IMTS 2024 and everything that it entails.

Paxton Solutions for the Top 5 Most Common Food & Beverage Applications

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:51:37 GMT

Within the food and beverage industry, there are countless ways in which Paxton Products can provide you with the perfect air solution for improving your manufacturing and packaging operations. Whether you’re drying, conveying, cleaning, air rinsing, or blowing-off excess debris, food processors and packaging professionals heavily rely on Paxton Products for improving their packaging and production lines. From our industry-leading Air Knife Drying Systems to our high velocity PX-Series Centrifugal Air Blowers, Paxton Products has everything you need to effectively and efficiently run your business operations while also improving your manufacturing and production needs within the food and beverage industry.

Here are the top five most common food and beverage applications that Paxton Products sees on a regular basis:

Drying Products Prior to Labeling – For manufacturers needing to label products after filling, complete and effective drying of the product is required prior to labeling to ensure the adhesion of labels on products. This could include cans, bottles, jars, or even uniquely-shaped bottles. If the products are not dried properly, the labels will be unable to effectively adhere to the product and can end up being rejected. To avoid this, Paxton’s Air Knives and Knife Systems would be the perfect solution for effectively drying products prior to labeling. Not only do Paxton’s Air Knives feature a continuous, uninterrupted air slot design that delivers full, uniform air coverage over targeted areas, but they can also be custom engineered to meet your plant’s exact specifications.
Drying Consumer Food Products Prior to Ink Jet Printing – Food and Beverage manufacturers commonly use ink jet printing to label consumer food products with date codes, or expiration dates. To do this, the surface of the product where the ink is being added needs to be completely dry prior to printing or else the ink won’t properly adhere to the product. This can lead to smearing and smudging of the date code, which can ultimately cause the products to be rejected – costing your plant time and money. By combining inline nozzles with ‘spider-like’ arms that can flex to any position, Paxton’s Spyder Manifold can be used for spot drying, or effectively drying hard-to-reach areas that need extra attention.
Drying Bottles Prior to Vision/Detection Systems – As bottles move down the line, they need to be properly dried so that Vision and Detection Systems can properly detect any issues, such as underfilled bottles or crooked caps. The Paxton Products CapDryer is the perfect system for effectively drying and preparing bottles prior to Vision and Detection Systems. The CapDryer is an all-in-one drying manifold that provides complete drying of the bottle neck and lid of bottles ranging from 8-oz. to 3 liters. Not only does Paxton’s CapDryer effectively dry and prepare bottles to pass through vision systems, but it can also help improve your plant’s overall Vision System results by reducing the overall number of false rejects.
Bottle and Can Rinsing with Ionizing Rinsing Systems – Paxton’s Ionizing Rinsing Systems are the perfect solution for effectively rinsing and drying bottles and cans prior to labeling. These systems are designed to dissipate the static charges that cause dirt, dust, and other contaminants to adhere to surfaces, and then air blasts the contaminants away using ultra-efficient, blower-driven air. For canning and bottling professionals, Paxton’s Ionizing Rinsing Systems replace traditional water rinsing with a more sustainable and effective rinsing solution – without the need for water or compressed air. Not only can this significantly reduce your plant’s overall energy consumption, but it can also improve the quality of your products by eliminating the potential for oil contamination caused by compressed air.
Drying Food & Beverage Products Post-Pasteurization – Pasteurization is the partial sterilization of a substance (typically a food or liquid) at a specific temperature, for a specific period of time, in order to kill any potentially harmful bacteria and other microorganisms that may be present. Food processors and packagers use Pasteurization to heat-treat substances to "cook" the contents of food and beverage products to remove any bacteria - ultimately extending the shelf-life of their products and reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses. During the Pasteurization process, products move through a Tunnel Pasteurizer where they are heated in mass by spraying them with steam or hot water, and then maintained at a required temperature for a set period of time. After the pasteurizer, products will move back to single file and will need to be thoroughly dried to remove any excess water prior to labeling and/or any other packaging operations. Paxton’s 304 stainless steel Air Knives can be used to provide full drying coverage over targeted areas with the help of its continuous, uninterrupted air slot design. And because Paxton's Air Knives are able to withstand harsh detergents and wet washdown environments due to its 304 stainless steel construction, they can be positioned inside of Pasteurizers to contain water spray - ultimately improving production floor safety.

How can Paxton Products Help?

Whether you’re drying, cleaning, blowing off, or conveying, food processors and packagers rely heavily on Paxton’s air solutions to effectively dry and clean their products prior to packaging. Our team of experienced application engineers will work alongside you to build the perfect, custom-engineered solution that meets all of your plant’s application needs. To get started with your own Paxton Products system today, fill out our request a quote form, or contact us to learn more.

Here's a Recap of Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:34:00 GMT

From September 11th - 13th, the Paxton Products team had the opportunity to exhibit at the 2023 Pack Expo Las Vegas tradeshow. During the event, the Paxton team showcased a variety of its industry-leading drying and blow off solutions for the packaging and processing industry. Pack Expo Las Vegas is one of the largest packaging and processing tradeshows on the continent and is the show that defines where the packaging industry is headed. Occurring only every two years, Pack Expo Las Vegas gives attendees the opportunity to uncover cutting edge packaging technology, processing equipment, and supply chain resources designed to help you boost sustainability, reduce waste, scale up production, and save energy within your own business.

Event Highlights

For the first time ever, Paxton Products combined booths and co-exhibited with Pillar Technologies to be able to showcase an even wider range of solutions for the packaging and processing industry. Pillar Technologies has been serving the packaging and processing industry for over 40 years and is recognized worldwide as a global manufacturer of high-powered induction sealing systems. The packaging industry has relied on Pillar's technologically advanced induction sealers to provide tamper evidence, provide leak protection on liquid products, deter from pilferage, and even extend the shelf-life of certain products. During the show, Pillar showcased a variety of its induction sealing solutions. Visit Pillar's website to learn more about their involvement with the show, or click here to read their latest blog post.

In addition to this, the 2023 Pack Expo Las Vegas show reached record-breaking attendance numbers for attendees and exhibitors. The 2023 show brought in roughly 32,000 attendees, which is the most in the show's history, and nearly 2,300 exhibitors from across 40+ vertical markets - making it the most comprehensive packaging and processing show of the year in North America. Attendees came from businesses of all sizes and industries, including food and beverage, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, pet food and pet care, cosmetics and personal care, household and automotive, chemicals, and much more.

Solutions for the Packaging Industry

Our team knows just how busy events of this size can be, so we understand if you weren't able to stop by the Paxton Products booth at Pack Expo Las Vegas. During the event, the Paxton Products team exhibited a variety of its air delivery devices, drying systems, and its Ionizing Bottle and Can Rinser Systems that can be used within drying and blow-off applications.

If you were unable to attend the event, here is a complete list of the products on display at the show:

Air Knives - one of the most common forms of air delivery, an air knife is a tool that generates high-velocity, uniform airflow through a narrow slot to remove unwanted substances, such as water, dirt, and debris, from surfaces. Available in aluminum and 304 stainless steel, Paxton's air knives and knife drying systems are also able to withstand harsh detergents used in washdown facilities.
Ionizing Rinsing Systems - Paxton's Ionizing Rinsing Systems are designed to dissipate the static charges that cause dust, dirt, and other contaminants to adhere to surfaces, and then air blast them away using ultra-efficient, blower-driven air. Available for bottle and can air rinsing, Paxton's Ionizing Rinsing Systems can help you reduce downtime and product quality rejects in the long run.
PowerDry™ Drying System - Paxton's patented PowerDry™ Drying System is a complete blow-off cleaning and drying system designed to shear off moisture from bottles, cans, jars, or other containers - giving a clean, dry surface for quality coding and eliminating moisture-related packaging issues.
CapDryer - the CapDryer is Paxton's all-in-one air manifold designed to effectively and efficiently dry bottles ranging from 8 oz to 3 liters to improve the quality of coding, tamper branding, labeling, and vision system results. Available in two sizes (12 and 24 nozzle), the CapDryer's stainless steel manifold box is also able to contain water spray in order to improve safety on production floors.
CanDryer - Paxton's high efficiency CanDryer is designed to provide complete drying of 8 oz to 24 oz cans in order to improve the quality of coding, labeling, and packaging operations. Not only is it available for both high and low-speed lines, but it's also ideal for production lines where can and/or bottle sizes vary frequently.

Get Started with Paxton Products

Our team loved getting the chance to talk with everyone at Pack Expo Las Vegas about what Paxton Products has to offer. Paxton's team of Application Engineers and Sales Specialists are working hard to follow up with all queries and requests from the event. If you requested to receive something from one of our team members at the show, you should be hearing from a Paxton representative soon. if you have any additional questions or requests from the show, feel free to contact us at sales@paxtonproducts.com or click here to get a quote.

Additional Resources

If you were unable to attend the event, here are some additional resources that may be beneficial in learning more about Paxton Products and the packaging industry as a whole:

If you are interested in Paxton Products and would like to learn more, here is a list of our upcoming events and tradeshows in 2024:

IMTS 2024 - September 9 - 14, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois USA
Pack Expo International 2024 - November 3 - 6, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois USA

Interested in Paxton Products? Click here, or contact us to learn more.

What is an Air Knife System?

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:08:48 GMT

What is an Air Knife System?

An air knife system is a device that generates high-velocity, uniform airflow through a narrow slot. This airflow creates a curtain of air designed to remove unwanted substances, such as water, dust, dirt, and debris, from surfaces. Air knife systems are commonly used in manufacturing, food processing, packaging, automotive, and other industries.

Key Features and Benefits of Air Knife Systems

Air knife systems offer the following features and benefits:

Efficient Cleaning and Drying. Air knife systems provide powerful and consistent airflow, ensuring efficient cleaning and drying of surfaces. They can remove moisture particles, and contaminants from products, conveyor belts, containers, and more.
Energy Efficiency. Air knife systems are designed to optimize energy usage. By using blower-driven air, they can deliver high-velocity airflow while minimizing energy consumption. This helps reduce operating costs and promote sustainability.
Versatility. Air knife systems are available in a variety of sizes and configurations and can be customized to fit specific requirements, making them a versatile solution for a wide range of industries and applications.
Controllable Air Velocity. Air knife systems often feature adjustable air velocity settings, allowing users to fine-tune the airflow according to their needs. This flexibility ensure optimal performance and adaptability for different applications.

Applications of Air Knife Systems

Air knife systems can be used for a wide variety of processes. Some of the most common applications include:

Drying and blow-off operations in manufacturing processes
Cleaning and removing debris from products, containers, and surfaces
Ejection and separation of parts in packaging lines
Static control and removal of electrostatic charges
Web cleaning in printing and converting industries

Choosing the Right Air Knife System

When selecting an air knife system, it's important to consider factors such as the required airflow, slot size, material compatibility, and specific application needs. The expert staff at Paxton Products can help determine the most suitable system for your requirements. To learn more, fill out our contact us form or request a quote today.

Visit us at the 2023 Pack Expo Las Vegas Show

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 21:01:00 GMT

From September 11th - 13th, the Paxton Products team will be exhibiting at the 2023 Pack Expo show in Las Vegas. Taking place in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Pack Expo Las Vegas is a great opportunity to join the 30,000 other attendees from across the packaging and processing industry and gain industry insights. Pack Expo Las Vegas, by PMMI Media Group, is one of the largest packaging and processing tradeshows in the United States. By attending, you'll be able to discover cutting edge packaging technology and processing equipment designed to boost sustainability, save energy, reduce waste, scale up production, and so much more. In addition to this, you'll be able to interact with the latest packaging and processing technologies companies, build relationships with industry experts, and even attend the 100+ free educational sessions where you can hear experts discuss the latest innovations and practices in the packaging industry.

Why Should You Attend Pack Expo Las Vegas?
Every two years, Pack Expo Las Vegas brings together packaging and processing solutions, suppliers, and end users from 40+ vertical markets into one event. Pack Expo Las Vegas gives you the opportunity to see more rising innovations in the packaging and processing industry than anywhere else on the continent. You'll be able to see where the industry is headed, discover cutting edge packaging technology and processing equipment, supply chain resources and so much more. Pack Expo Las Vegas also offers free access to 100+ innovation-defining, educational sessions where you can gain valuable insight on various packaging and processing topics. Below is a list of the free, educational sessions available at Pack Expo Las Vegas:

Innovation Stage - expand your awareness of packaging industry breakthroughs in quick, 30-minute presentations
Processing Innovation Stage - find out about trends, new ideas, and advances in food and beverage processing
The Forum - hear expert takes on topics affecting the industry and participate in roundtable discussions
Reusable Packaging Learning Center - learn about the benefits, process and ROI of employing a reusable packaging systejm as part of your supply chain
Industry Speaks Stage - hear from thought leaders from influential associations and organizations regarding hot button issues
Sustainability Stage - hear from industry experts on a range of packaging sustainability topics and receive actionable advice on how to make your brand more sustainable

See What's New
This year, Paxton Products will be combining booths and co-exhibiting with Pillar Technologies to showcase a wide variety of solutions for the packaging and processing industry. Serving the industry for over 40 years, Pillar Technologies is recognized worldwide as a global manufacturer of high-quality induction sealing systems. Located in booth #4216 in the Central Hall with Paxton Products, Pillar Technologies will be exhibiting its brand new iFoiler+ Induction Sealer for the first time. In addition to this, Pillar will also be exhibiting its standard, C-Series line of Induction Sealers, along with its C-Series Hand-Held Induction Sealer at Pack Expo Las Vegas. Be sure to stop by booth #4216 to see all of Pillar's high efficiency induction sealing solutions for the packaging and processing industry.

Join Paxton Products in Booth #4216
Visit Paxton Products at the 2023 Pack Expo show in Las Vegas to see our wide variety of drying and blow-off solutions for the packaging industry. Located in booth #4216 in the Central Hall, the Paxton Products team will be exhibiting its most popular air delivery devices and systems for the packaging and processing industry, such as the PowerDry^TM Drying System, Ionizing Bottle and Can Rinsers, Air Knives, CanDryer, CapDryer, and so much more. Paxton Products experts will be there to answer any questions you might have, and to take you through out process of delivering the most effective and sustainable packaging and processing solutions in the industry.

Additional Resources
The following information is a list of resources that may be helpful to learn more about Pack Expo Las Vegas and everything that it entails:

Choose the Right Air Knife for your Application

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:12:21 GMT

Air Knives, the most common form of air delivery, feature an uninterrupted air slot design that delivers a flat sheet of amplified air to a targeted surface. No matter your application, Air Knives are designed to give maximum efficiency for high velocity drying, blow off, and air rinsing applications.

Choosing the right Air Knife for your application is critical to system performance and carrying out your packaging and processing needs effectively and efficiently. If not selected carefully, you could see an increase in product quality rejects and downtime for your plant, on top of losing the money you previously spent on the incorrect Air Knife. When selecting an Air Knife for your plant's specific application, it's important to consider the use frequency, investment, speed, bottle and can drying needs, and the conveyor speed.

Both ITW Air Management Brands, Paxton Products and Vortec, offer Air Knives and Knife Systems designed for can and bottle drying applications. Let's take a look at the difference between a Paxton Products Air Knife and a Vortec Air Knife.

Paxton Products Air Knives
Available in 304 Stainless Steel and Aluminum, Paxton's Air Knives featured a continuous, uninterrupted air slot design with a standard gap setting of 0.055 inches (1.397 mm) designed to deliver maximum efficiency for high velocity drying, blow off, and air rinsing applications. Powered by Paxton's own high efficiency PX-Series Centrifugal Blowers, Paxton Air Knives don't require any compressed air - significantly reducing energy costs required for operation. Custom-engineered to meet your exact specifications, Paxton's Air Knives are used to shear water off of bottles, cans, food packages, industrial products, and other packaging, immediately after washdown. In addition to this, they can be ised to remove debris, scrap, chemicals, and excess coating from a variety of products. The durable 304 Stainless Steel construction of Paxton's Air Knives also allows them to stand up to the harsh detergents used in washdown facilities.

The main differentiator between Paxton Products and Vortec Air Knives is that while Vortec Air Knives are compressed air driven, Paxton Air Knives are blower-driven - meaning no compressed air is required for operation. Despite having to purchase a blower with your Paxton Products Air Knife System, Paxton Air Knives typically have a higher initial cost than Vortec Air Knives, but lower operating costs once they're up and running. Paxton Air Knives are also ideal for more continuous drying applications as Paxton blowers should not be cycled on/off more than six times in an hour. For can drying, a Paxton Products Air Knife located on the top and sides of your conveyor will dry the entire can, while a combination of Air Knices and Paxton's Spyder Manifold are required for complete bottle drying.

Vortec Air Knives
Because Vortec Air Knives are compressed air driven, they require filtered compressed air for operation - which can increase your operating costs in the long run depending on your usage. The compressed air is used to deliver a powerful, high velocity, laminar sheet of air over wide areas such as moving webs, film, sheets, strips, auto bodies, and other large assemblies and objects. Available in lengths 6, 12, 18, and 24 inches (152, 305, 457, and 610 mm), Vortec's Air Knives deliver a flat sheet of amplified air designed to efficiently blow off water and debris from surfaces, as well as provide high-speed drying and/or cooling. Vortec's patented design produces increased thrust and velocity, reduced noise, and excellent uniformity. In addition to this, Vortec's Air Knives are quiet and don't involve any moving parts - ultimately meeting OSHA noise specifications and reducing the need for maintenance.

Because Vortec's Air Knives can be cycled on and off as frequently as needed, they should be used for applications requiring shorter bursts of drying. Without the need to purchase a centrifugal blower to power your Air Knives, Vortec's Air Knives also have a lower initial cost compared to Paxton's Air Knives. But because they require compressed air to operate, the operating cost ends up being more expensive in the long run. Vortec Air Knives are also used to improve date coding applications through effective bottle and can drying. For can drying, a top Air Knife is ideal, while spot drying of the bottle neck recommended for bottle drying.


Use Frequency	For more continuous drying, blowers shouldn't be cycled on/off more than 6 times/hour	For shorter bursts of drying, can be cycled on and off as frequently as needed
Investment	Higher initial cost, lower operating cost	Lower initial cost, higher operating cost
Can Drying	Top and side Air Knives dry the entire can	Top Air Knife is ideal for date coding applications
Bottle Drying	Combination of Air Knives and Paxton's Spyder Manifold for complete bottle drying	Spot drying of the bottle neck for date coding
Conveyor Speed	For faster conveyors, longer Air Knives are needed For slower conveyors, shorter Air Knives are needed

How can Paxton Products Help?
To learn more about Paxton's high efficiency Air Knives and Knife Drying Systems, contact us today and our team will work to answer all of your questions and concerns. The Paxton Products team of Application Engineers and Sales Representatives are willing to work alongside you to find and build the perfect, custom-engineered Air Knife System for your plant's operations, contact us at sales@paxtonproducts.com for more help. To get started with your Paxton Products Air Knife System, click here to get a quote today.

If you are interested in learning more about Vortec's Air Knives, click here, or contact us at sales@vortec.com.

Unable to Attend the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference? Here’s a Recap

Thu, 11 May 2023 13:45:00 GMT

From May 7th-10th, the Paxton Products team traveled to Nashville, Tennessee for the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference. During the event, our team had the opportunity to showcase a variety of Paxton's drying and air rinsing solutions for the craft brewing industry, as well as network with customers and industry professionals.

About the Event
With hundreds of vendors and over 10,000 brewery industry professionals participating in a single event, Craft Brewers Conference is the largest craft brewing tradeshow in the U.S.. Because of this, it's the perfect opportunity to learn more about the brewing industry, talk with industry experts, and discover innovative products and services for your own brewery. It also allows those in craft brewing to come, listen and learn from expert craft brewers on various industry-related "tracks" such as Safety and Sustainability, Brewing Operations and Beer Styles, Quality and Ingredients, Export Development, and much more.

Unable to Visit us at the Show? Here's a Recap
We know how busy events of this magnitude can be, so we understand if you were unable to stop by the Paxton Products booth at the show. Our team displayed drying and air rinsing solutions for craft brewing at the 2023 event. Paxton Products offers a wide variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of the craft brewing industry. From our Nozzle Manifold and Air Knives, to our Ionizing Rinsing Systems and patented PowerDry™ Drying System, our solutions cover every unique need of the craft brewing industry. If you were unable to visit us at the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference, here is a complete list of all of our products featured at the show:

Ionizing Rinsing Systems - available for both can and bottle rinsing, Paxton's Ionizing Rinsing Systems are designed to efficiently remove particulates, dirt and debris from targeted surfaces with the help of Paxton's air delivery systems and industry-leading PX-Series Centrifugal Blowers.
PowerDry™ Drying System - setting the standard for complete blow-off cleaning and drying systems, the PowerDry™ Drying System's high velocity airflow shears off moisture from bottles, cans, jars or other containers, giving a clean, dry surface for quality coding and eliminating moisture-related packaging issues.
CanDryer - an all-in-one manifold that provides complete drying of 8 oz - 24 oz cans to improve the quality of coding, labeling, and other packaging and processing operations. For craft brewers, Paxton's CanDryer significantly improves drying quality while also enhancing usability and production floor safety.
Air Knives - available in both Aluminum and 304 Stainless Steel, Paxton Air Knives and Knife Drying Systems are designed to give maximum efficiency for high velocity air drying, rinsing, and blow-off applications. With a standard gap setting of 0.055 inches (0.14 cm), Paxton's Air Knives feature a continuous, uninterrupted air slot design that delivers uniform air coverage over the targeted area.
Nozzle Manifold - available in 304 Stainless Steel, Paxton's Nozzle Manifold is the ideal solution for applications exhibiting a larger distance between the air source and the surface to be dried or blown off. For craft brewing, the Nozzle Manifold can be used for rinsing cans and products with nooks, crannies or holes.
Spyder Manifold - available in both Polypropylene and 304 Stainless Steel, the Spyder Manifold is Paxton's most effective manifold for drying the tips, sides and under the rims of cans, bottles, and jars, as well as spot drying for hard-to-reach areas or areas needing extra attention. By combing inline nozzles with 'spider-like' arms that can flex to any position in order to reach under and around products, the Spyder Manifold is able to accommodate the unique drying needs of craft brewers and target specific areas.

How can Paxton Products Help?

Our team of experienced Application Engineers and Sales Representatives enjoyed getting the opportunity to connect with everyone at the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference. If you want to get in touch with one of our team members that attended the event, feel free to reach out to sales@paxtonproducts.com for more help.
Upcoming Events & Tradeshows:
- PACK EXPO Las Vegas - September 11th-13th in Las Vegas, Nevada
If you would like to learn more about one or more of the products we had on display, click here to get a quote from our team.

Watch the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference Recap Video

Visit Paxton Products at the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:20:00 GMT

From May 7th - 10th, the Paxton Products team will be attending the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) located in Nashville, Tennessee to showcase a variety of its industry-leading craft brewing solutions. Craft Brewers Conference is the largest craft brewing conference and trade show in the U.S.. With hundreds of vendors and over 10,000 brewery industry professionals participating in a single event, CBC is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the brewing industry, talk with industry experts, and shop for products and services for your own brewery.

Visit Paxton Products at Craft Brewers Conference

Located in booth #447 in the Music City Center main hall, the Paxton Products team will be exhibiting a variety of its solutions for craft brewing at the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference. Be sure to stop by and see all of Paxton's industry-leading air delivery devices and systems, such as our CanDryer, Ionizing Bottle and Can Rinser, PowerDry™ Drying System, and much more. Our experienced team of Application Engineers and Sales Specialists will be there to answer any questions you might have, and take you through our process of delivering the most effective and sustainable craft brewing solutions in the industry.

Why Should I Attend?

Craft Brewers Conference is a great opportunity for those in craft brewing to come, listen, and learn from expert craft brewers on various industry-related "tracks", such as Safety and Sustainability, Brewing Operations & Beer Styles, Quality and Ingredients, Export Development, and much more. Within each of these Educational Tracks, you have the chance to hear from industry experts on various topics related to your track. Below is a list of the various educational tracks featured at the show, along with details into what the track covers:

Brewing Operations & Beer Styles - In this educational track, you will gain insights into current beer styles and the techniques used to brew them, as well as ways to maximize quality and efficiency in your brewery operations, no matter the size.
Business & Leadership - For owners, managers, and leaders in the craft brewing industry, things like finance, accounting, hiring and staff motivation, and change management, are all a part of keeping your business viable. In these sessions, learn how to become a better and more effective leader in your brewery operations.
Export Development - Because the demand for high quality innovative craft beer continues to grow all over the world, this track is designed to educate U.S. craft brewers about opportunities, regulations, and best practices for marketing and selling your beer abroad.
Government Affairs & Legal - In order for small businesses to stay up to date on the rules and regulations affecting their operations, attending the Government Affairs and Legal track seminars will help you become more aware of the risks and opportunities in today's national government.
Quality & Ingredients - Quality and ingredient management is vital for on-going success in the brewing industry. Therefore, seminars in the Quality and Ingredients track are designed to help you build your own sensory and quality programs, as well as source, analyze, and properly use the highest ingredients to brew the best beer possible.
Safety & Sustainability - Creating a safe and healthy environment for your employees and customers is critical to managing and operating a successful brewery. Because of this, the Safety and Sustainability track will provide you with the resources you need to build a culture in your brewery that fosters environmental stewardship and protects your staff and equipment from harm.
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing - The seminars in the Sales, Distribution, and Marketing track will provide you with the best practices for selling beer on- and off-premise, working with retailers and distributors, and designing successful marketing strategies to help grow your brand.
Taprooms & Brewpubs - Because some of the most important issues for on-premise breweries are simply about hospitality, the Taprooms and Brewpubs track allows you to gain insight into enhancing customer experience, training taproom staff, building programs for successful events and entertainment, and maintaining customer engagement during good times and bad.
THRIVE - THRIVE is a Brewers Association (BA) initiative that takes a holistic approach to addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), human resources (HR), and physical and mental wellness-related components of the workplace experience that are enriched when developed together. Experts in this track will provide informative and actionable content that improves DEI, HR, and wellness-related practices in breweries of all sizes.

Additional Resources

The following information is a list of resource that may be helpful to learn more about the Craft Brew Conferences overall and best ways for getting involved:

Registration Information
General Schedule & Hours
Show Floor Plan
List of Exhibitors
Find a Hotel for CBC 2023
Tradeshow Transportation
Conference Venue
About BrewExpo America®
Craft Brewers Conference 2023 Website

Click here to learn more about Paxton's solutions for the Craft Brewing industry.

5 Benefits of Using Paxton's PX-Series Centrifugal Blowers

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 18:49:00 GMT

Is your current blower system causing unnecessary downtime for your business? Are maintenance costs and blower repairs costing you too much money? Are you using or considering a direct drive blower? If so, Paxton's high efficiency PX-series centrifugal blower systems can help.

The biggest differentiator between Paxton's high efficiency PX-series centrifugal blowers and today's direct drive blowers is the motor speed. Paxton's ultra-efficient design utilizes a set of pulleys, all varying in size, to connect the blower head and the motor via a belt-driven system. This allows the motor to operate at lower speeds while simultaneously causing the blower head to spin 5-6 times faster. Direct drive blowers connect the blower head directly to a high-speed motor spinning at approximately 16,000 RPM. This high-speed motor ultimately creates unwanted heat that can result in premature motor bearing failures - costing your business time and money in the long run.

By design, Paxton's PX-series centrifugal blowers address the unwanted issues that can arise from using a direct drive blower while also, in many circumstances, producing superior flows and pressures. So, why choose a Paxton PX-series blower over today's direct drive option? We've put together a list of the top five reasons to go with Paxton's PX-series blowers:

Produces Less Heat - While direct drive blowers use a high-speed motor that spins at roughly 16,000 RPM, Paxton's PX-series blowers utilize a high efficiency motor spinning at about 3,500 RPM to generate blower speeds up to 18,000 RPM. Because the motor utilizes pulleys and belts, less heat is generated from the motor overall - eliminating the potential for premature bearing failures and reducing energy usage and overall costs.
Longevity - Paxton's PX-series blowers are configured and built to provide the exact amount of flow and pressure required by the air delivery devices it's paired with. This leads to an increase in longevity, no back pressure or unwanted heat, and the minimum amount of energy is required for operation. However, direct drive blowers are limited to the size of the motors. This means that in most cases, the blower is much larger than needed and a VFD is required to trial and error the pressure and flow.
Field Serviceable - If your direct drive blower head and/or motor fail prematurely, the entire system would need to be removed and sent off to be repaired, and a replacement blower would need to take its place temporarily. This leads to an increase in downtime and could even put a halt to production. But with Paxton's PX-series blowers, they can be easily serviced in-house by simply replacing the damaged part (blower head, belt, etc.) on site.
Longer Service Life - Paxton's PX-series centrifugal blowers are designed under normal manufacturing settings and maintenance schedules to operate trouble-free for up to 24,000 hours. Intrinsic to the direct drive blowers design, you can expect to repair or replace bearings in less than one production year (or 6,000 hours). This ultimately leads to an increase in downtime and even a loss of production because of the time it takes to remove and replace the damaged system.
Three-Year Warranty - Most direct drive blowers on the market only come with a one-year warranty. With Paxton's PX-series blowers, you receive a full, unmatched three-year warranty.

How can Paxton Products Help?

Finding the best and most efficient centrifugal blower to match your unique application is critical for your plant's every day operations. Our team of experienced Application Engineers and Sales Specialists have decades of knowledge and experience within the industry and are dedicated to helping your business find the best solution for its drying and blow off operations. We will work alongside you to find, and build, the perfect system to match your unique drying and blow off applications. To get started with Paxton Products, fill out our Quick Quote request form on our website, or email us at sales@paxtonproducts.com.

Unable to Attend PACK EXPO International 2022? We've Got You Covered

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:54:00 GMT

From October 23rd-26th, several members of the Paxton Products team had the privilege of attending the 2022 PACK EXPO International showcase in Chicago, Illinois. With its innovative solutions for over 40 different industry sectors, PACK EXPO International is the world's most comprehensive showcase of packaging and processing technology. During the event, our team had the opportunity to network with potential customers, showcase some of its innovative packaging solutions, and even connect with other Illinois Tool Works (ITW) companies.

Event Highlights

This year, PACK EXPO International hit record-breaking attendance numbers in comparison to previous years. With over 44,200 in-person attendee registrations and over 2,200 exhibitors, the 2022 show easily surpassed the previous 2018 PACK EXPO International event in attendance. With such a large opportunity to network with other companies, the Paxton Products team took advantage of this by making the time to connect with other ITW companies. PACK EXPO International featured the following ITW companies:

Unable to Visit the Paxton Products Booth? We've got you covered!

We know just how busy events of this magnitude can be, so we understand if you were unable to stop by the Paxton Products booth at PACK EXPO International. Paxton's experienced team of Application Engineers and Sales Representatives dedicated many hours to putting together the perfect display of products to showcase at the 2022 event. From our CapDryer and CanDryer, to our Ionizing Rinsing Systems, Paxton's high efficiency air delivery devices and systems are designed to improve all your packaging and processing solutions. By eliminating the need for water rinsing and compressed air rinsing, our products will help you reduce cost and risk within your business. If you were unable to attend the event, here is a complete list of all the products featured in the Paxton Products booth:

Air Knives - Available in both aluminum and stainless steel, Paxton's air knives and air knife systems deliver maximum efficiency for drying, blow off, and air rinsing solutions. With its continuous, uninterrupted air slot design, Paxton's air knives can provide uniform coverage over the targeted surface to ensure complete drying.
CapDryer - Powered by our high efficiency PX-series centrifugal blower, Paxton's CapDryer provides complete, high efficiency drying solutions for reaching the neck and lid of bottles. With Paxton's CapDryer, you will be able to reduce false readings from vision systems, improve branding, eliminate coding quality issues due to smearing, and so much more.
CanDryer - Paxton's CanDryer is designed to thoroughly dry the tops and sides of 8 oz.-24 oz. cans by incorporating two of Paxton's air knives and six nozzles into a single manifold. Because you're able to eliminate variability due to air knife positioning, the CanDryer allows you to improve your drying processes while also enhancing usability and production floor safety!
Ionizing Rinsing Systems - Available for both bottle and can rinsing applications, the Ionizing Rinsing System effectively removes dust and other contaminants from products by combining powerful ionization with one of Paxton's high efficiency, PX-series centrifugal blowers.
Nozzle Manifold - The nozzle manifold is ideal for applications requiring a greater-than-standard distance between the air source and the targeted surface. Because our nozzle manifolds maintain thrust as far away at 18 inches, you're able to successfully target and completely dry products with multi-faceted surfaces prior to packaging, as well as conveyors with multiple item types of various shapes and sizes.
PowerDry Drying System - The PowerDry Drying System effectively shears off moisture from bottles, cans, and jars - giving a clean surface for all variations of drying and blow off applications. With Paxton's PowerDry System, you're able to reduce costs, increase line speeds, save up to 80% of your total energy consumption, and quickly adjust to changes in product types and/or container sizes.
Spyder Manifold - The spyder manifold is Paxton's most effective air delivery device for targeting the tops, sides, and under the rim of cans, bottles, and jars. Its adjustable 'spyder-like' arms can flex to target specific, hard-to-reach areas on your products.

How can Paxton Products help?

Our team of highly skilled Application Engineers and Sales Representatives loved getting the chance to connect with all of you in-person at PACK EXPO International. If you want to get in touch with one of our team members that attended the event, reach out to sales@paxtonproducts.com for more help.
For specific details about the 2022 PACK EXPO International event, read our pre-event blog post here. You can also expect to see Paxton Products at these events in 2023:
- Craft Brewers Conference - May 7-10 in Nashville, Tennessee
- PACK EXPO Las Vegas - September 11-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada
If you would like to learn more about one or more of the products we had on display, click here to get a quick quote from our team.

Join the Paxton Products Team at the 2022 PACK EXPO International Show!

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:47:00 GMT

From October 23rd-26th. the Paxton Products team will be attending the 2022 PACK EXPO International show in Chicago, Illinois to showcase some of its air delivery products. PACK EXPO International is the world's largest showcase of technology for more than 40 industry sectors and is also the most comprehensive event in 2022 with its packaging and processing solutions for every industry. Because PACK EXPO International has the widest range of innovative packaging and processing solutions than anywhere in the world, you will be able to gain insight from industry leaders, explore new products, network, and much more!

Why Should I Attend?

PACK EXPO International is the greatest opportunity for you to see the latest packaging technology and processing solutions to help implement your next project. With over 2,200 exhibitors attending, and roughly 25,100 attendee-only registrations, PACK EXPO International will be one of the biggest packaging and processing technology shows of the year. By attending the 2022 PACK EXPO International show, you will be able to gain insights into new technology solutions that will allow you to launch new products, differentiate your brand, reduce waste and downtime, and much more! In addition to this, you can experience the following:

Keep up with the latest technologies: From bagging, pouching, and wrapping equipment to sustainability and e-commerce information, PACK EXPO International has it all. Explore the latest technological advancements in packaging and processing technology, automation, robotics, printing, supply chain solutions, and more!
Explore ideas from other industries: At PACK EXPO International, you will get a look into solutions implemented in a wide range of industries, such as crossovers between food and life sciences, or cosmetics and household products.
Speak directly with industry experts: Attendees from any vertical industry that requires packaging solutions, as well as food and beverage producers, ask questions and gain insights from industry leaders about products, applications, and business processes.
Examine technology in-action and in-person: PACK EXPO International gives you the chance to physically examine and assess the quality and functionality of products so that you can determine the best solutions for your business!
Build relationships: With over 2,200 exhibitors attendings, there is a large opportunity for you to interact and network with some of the most prominent industry leaders. Whether you work in an engineering, production, or sales roles, PACK EXPO International is a great way to gain new perspectives and ideas for all aspects of your business!

Visit Paxton Products at PACK EXPO International

Visit the Paxton Products team in booth #5117 in the North Hall to get a look into our highly efficient and reliable packaging solutions. You will get the chance to see some of our most popular air delivery products in action, including our CapDryer and CanDryer, Ionizing Bottle and Can Rinsing Manifolds, Air Knives, and more. Our experienced team of Application Engineers and Sales Specialists will be there to take you through our process of delivering the most efficient and effective packaging solutions so that you can implement them into your own business processes!

PACK EXPO International Additional Resources

The following information is a list of resources that may be helpful to learn more about PACK EXPO International: