Food and Beverage Air Knife Systems

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Improve Drying and Blow-Off Processes with Sonic’s Food and Beverage Air Knife Systems

High-speed drying solutions for cans, bottles, and packaging to ensure smooth production and product integrity.

Sonic Air Systems offers the largest selection of blower-powered Air Knife Systems in the food and beverage industry. These systems offer efficient package drying and blow-off solutions for various food manufacturing, packaging, and beverage applications. Entry-level systems include hard anodized air knives and energy-efficient industrial centrifugal blowers for the food industry. Premium systems feature 300-series stainless steel, washdown duty components, and fully welded air knives meeting 3A cleanability standards. Turnkey options are available, including blower enclosures, HEPA filters, food-grade accessories, air knife tunnels, and electrical control integration.

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Guaranteed Air Knife Solutions to Keep Your Production Line Flowing

Sonic provides a written full refund purchase drying guarantee for virtually every food and beverage industry application that we quote. Our systems provide a cost-effective and energy-efficient solution for moisture-related issues in food manufacturing, such as labeling, packaging, inkjet coding, date stamping, and other food and produce drying and blow-off production processes.

Food-grade air knife systems require stainless steel components and HEPA filtration. Sonic offers sanitary, 3A-compliant air knives that can be easily disassembled and cleaned by hand, ensuring food safety. Aluminum components are available for applications that do not require strict adherence to 3A guidelines but still require effective drying and blow-off capabilities. Our air knife systems are ideal for air rinsing, coating control, package drying, and other specialized applications across food and beverage production lines.

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Improve Efficiency and Performance Across Every Stage of Production

FEATURES
  • Sanitary Stainless Steel Air Knives: Provide a hygienic drying process that minimizes contamination risk in food and beverage production. Their smooth surfaces and easy cleaning support compliance with strict industry regulations.
  • HEPA Filtration: Removes microscopic particles from the air stream, ensuring a clean and sterile drying process for food and beverage products. This prevents contaminants from being introduced during drying, enhancing product safety and extending shelf life.
  • Sonic SMART Air Knife Tunnel: Modular stainless steel design expandable from 24” to 144” (61cm to 366cm), assembles onto almost any existing conveyor. Delivers enclosed, high-velocity air drying solutions for cans, bottles, and packaging. The tunnel design improves drying efficiency while containing moisture and debris to maintain a clean and safe production line.
  • Stainless Steel Blower Enclosures: For noise abatement, washdown protection, and sanitary requirements. 
  • Accessories:  Air knife brackets, connectors, and piping.  Air knives from 6” to 144” (15cm to 366cm) long.
BENEFITS
  • Superior Drying Performance: With high-velocity, targeted airflow, Sonic’s air knife systems effectively remove moisture and debris from cans, bottles, and packaging. Consistent drying improves product quality and reduces issues during labeling, produce, food, and beverage manufacturing packaging, inkjet coding, and date stamping.
  • Enhanced Hygiene: Built with stainless steel components and HEPA filtration, they minimize the risk of contamination during the production and package drying process. This helps food and beverage manufacturers meet stringent sanitation requirements and maintain consumer confidence.
  • Improved Product Quality: Gentle and uniform drying prevents damage to delicate produce products and preserves their appearance, leading to higher quality and less waste. The precise airflow control minimizes product deformation and helps prevent spoilage, resulting in a more appealing and marketable final product.
  • Reduced Operating Costs: Compared to traditional drying methods, air knife systems consume less energy and require less maintenance, leading to substantial cost savings. The efficient blower technology minimizes energy consumption, while the durable components help reduce downtime and repair expenses.

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