Air amplifiers are used to increase air pressure in work environments, when the available working pressure is inadequate to carry out an operation. These equipment are regularly coupled with air-driven tools to improve their work efficiency. Today, it is easy to find air amplifiers in a wide range of specifications. These equipment can produce pressures from 30 PSI to 4350 PSI. A properly sized air amplifier is a mandatory requirement for any application or work environment using it. With such abundant varieties available for purchase, a user may get confused on the selection. To work effectively, without an interruption, there are several factors to be considered while designing an air amplifier. What are those factors? Read the post to know more about sizing factors involved in air amplifier design.

A Discussion on Several Factors Involved in Air Amplifier Design

Various factors are involved in the sizing of air amplifiers. Some factors involve the specific application parameters, whereas some may involve general parameters. The following is the mix of both:

• Air Flow: Understanding the air flow demand is very important while designing the air amplifier. At times, it may be difficult to arrive at a right conclusion. The demand may drastically change across each task. However, understanding the demand will begin by summing the flow of various tasks. For example, an air driven tool measuring ½ʺ may require 4.0 cfm volume flow on average. However, if the same tool is used continually at various loads, it may require air volume flow of 20 cfm, which is almost 5 times of the average. Hence, the air flow usage factor is very important while considering the amplifier size.
• Pressure: Once you understand the volume air flow requirement, determine the lowest and highest air pressure requirement. In addition to that, some specific pressure parameters should be addressed. These include:
  • Outlet Pressure
  • Supply Pressure
  • Minimum Available Air Drive Pressure
  • Required Flow at the Outlet Pressure

• Specific Application Requirements: After determining the air flow and pressure, you should concentrate on other specific application requirements such as:
  • Volume of the Vessel
  • High Pressure Required to Test the Vessel
  • Cycle of Volume Requirements (Part Ejection)
  • Type of Actuator Required – Single or Double Acting
  • Bore and Stroke of Actuator/Actuators Involved
  • Cycle Requirements of Actuators
  • Air Pressure Required on Each Stroke

A detailed analysis of the above factors will help you determine the right size of an amplifier. If unable to make a right decision, you can always approach an industry expert or a leading supplier. High Pressure Technologies is a leading supplier of Maximator air amplifier systems. The company provides Maximator air amplifiers in standard, as well as custom models to meet customer requirements.