Overview

A leading contact lens manufacturer faced the challenge of drying hundreds of pairs of contact lens pallets in a sanitary and efficient manner. The existing compressed air system required significant energy consumption and maintenance, prompting the need for a better solution.

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Solution

Sonic Air Systems offered their expertise in blower/air knife systems and built custom sanitary air knives tailored to fit the manufacturer's existing enclosure. Sonic's 95% efficient XE Air Knives were combined with in-line HEPA filters to ensure clean and dry air for pallet drying. Sonic supplied a single 7.5 HP (5.5kW) blower and HEPA filter for each pair of Sonic Sanitary Air Knives across all production lines.

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Result

By implementing Sonic Air Knife Systems, the contact lens manufacturer achieved a net energy savings of 64% compared to the previous compressed air setup. The new system reduced operational costs and eliminated the need for a second backup central compressor. Furthermore, Sonic's solution met the manufacturer's worker safety requirements by operating at a maximum sound level of 80 dbA. The partnership between the manufacturer and Sonic Air Systems has continued for over 15 years, demonstrating Sonic's solutions' long-term reliability and effectiveness.