SILVENT is an abbreviation of the two Latin words silencium ventum, which mean “silent wind”.

10 truths about blowing with compressed air

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Compressed air in use!

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Our intention with this book is to illustrate the

risks associated with the use of compressed

air with a few examples of everyday situations

- risks that unfortunately not everyone seems to

take seriously.

10 truths about blowing with compressed air

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19 of 10 air guns in use today are dangerous

You know that you are risking your life when you

step into a busy street without checking to see if a car

is coming. But did you know that your life is at stake

when you use an unsafe air gun? Fatal accidents

have occurred when air has been forced into the blood-

stream. Do you have air guns at your company that

can lead to life-threatening accidents?

Silvent’s solution:

The nozzle of a Silvent safety air gun cannot be blocked by

a hand. The maximum amount of pressure a Silvent gun

can build up against human skin is so low that the risk of

air bubbles entering the bloodstream and causing serious

injury is negligible. Silvent’s safety air guns fully comply

with the strictest requirements of national authorities

throughout the world.

1An OSHA gauge immediately shows you whether an air gun is safe or not. 9 of 10 air guns and manually operated air lances do not meet the requirements stipulated by national agencies.

2In your shower you use a nozzle that effectively sprays

water over your entire body. We simply take this for

granted. At the same time, the nozzle saves water

and energy. Why don’t we apply the same logic at

our places of work? In many industries people seem

to think that compressed air is inexpensive or even

free. In truth, it is just the opposite. Compressed air is

among our most costly sources of energy.

Silvent’s solution:

One of several unique advantages of Silvent’s air nozzles is

that they can reduce air consumption by up to 50% in appli-

cations such as cleaning, drying and cooling. Silvent’s patented

technology utilizes the surrounding air in an efficient manner

and conserves large amounts of energy.

Not many know just how much compressed air actually costs

2Compressed air has numerous areas of application. Properly used, it can provide many advantages.

370-80% of all hearing loss within the manufacturing industry

is caused by compressed air

Noise is like sore muscles or a blister on your heel – it

seems harmless and you get used to it. Nothing could

be further from the truth. You don’t get used to noise,

it results in permanent injury. Tinnitus is increasingly

common among industrial workers. Hearing loss can

never be restored. Who is responsible for the working

environment at your company?

Silvent’s solution:

Silvent’s patented air nozzles and safety air guns reduce air

turbulence and thereby lower the noise level by at least 8-10

dB(A). This is experienced by the human ear as if the noise

level has been cut in half. Using Silvent products minimizes

the risk of contracting tinnitus and other serious forms of

hearing loss.

3One of the greatest environmental problems within the manu-facturing industry is the high and harmful noise level associated with the use of compressed air.

4Many people believe that any old

piece of pipe is a satisfactory solution

Shopping in a convenience store is quick and easy. But

in the long run, it is expensive. All too often a piece of

pipe that happens to be lying nearby is installed when

there is a need for compressed air. Of course this gets

the job done, but 90% of all these “open pipe instal-

lations” are over-dimensioned and waste enormous

amounts of energy. If you are seeking quick and easy

compressed air solutions, the end results are likely to

be costly in the long run.

Silvent’s solution:

Silvent offers the world’s widest range of air nozzles. Our

nozzles will reduce energy consumption considerably as

the blowing force and air pattern can easily be adapted to

the job at hand.

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4Compressed air has many areas of application: cleaning, sorting, transport, cooling, drying, etc.

5The use of compressed air

doesn’t need to mean a bad working environment

How would we react if every vehicle in our vicinity was

not equipped with a muffler? Could we stand to be

in the midst of city traffic during rush hour? Industry’s

enormous need for compressed air is certainly unques-

tionable today. But why accept a noisy working

environment that can lead to stress, headaches and

nausea? Do you wish to contribute to a better environ-

ment at your place of work?

Silvent’s solution:

Silvent’s patented air nozzles cut the noise level in half.

This reduction means a considerable improvement of the

working environment. Beyond any doubt there is a clear

correlation between a good working environment and

good personnel performance.

5Today the EU Machine Directives and OSHA clearly stipulate the regulations that must be followed to control noise in the work-ing environment.

6Do you use an adjustable wrench to drive a nail? Of

course not! But most people use the same air gun for

every type of blowing operation. Blowing away heavy

metal turnings requires much more force than general-

purpose cleaning. This is obvious to you, isn’t it?

Silvent’s solution:

Silvent has the largest assortment of safety air guns in

the world. There is always a gun to suit your particular

needs. The right equipment gets the job done quickly,

easily and efficiently.

Air guns are often not adapted to the job they must perform

6There is a safety air gun for every blowing need.

7Nearly everyone knows that a higher noise level doesn’t

necessarily mean a more powerful engine. Yet many

people think that the higher the noise level, the stronger

the blowing force. Many industries seem to be convinced

that they have efficient compressed air solutions simply

because the noise level is high. Do you want to know

the truth about noise and blowing force?

Silvent’s solution:

A high noise level is not the same as good blowing force

and vice versa. In short, Silvent’s patented technology allows

a reduction of the noise level without sacrificing blowing

force. Extensive research and development has provided

Silvent with the know-how required to design nozzles that

create the least possible turbulence. This means that the

noise level can be reduced by a full 50%.

A high noise level does not mean good blowing force

7Approximately 80 million people in the EU are exposed to noise levels that scientists and environmental experts consider to be unacceptable.

8Would you be able to perform your work without

being able to see? Unfortunately the use of compressed

air and eye injury are often related. Dust, particles and

chips bounce back at the operator. Our eyes are sensi-

tive organs that can be seriously damaged by even very

small particles. Are you among those who forget to

protect your eyes?

Silvent’s solution:

Silvent’s safety air guns can be fitted with a safety shield

that effectively prevents particles from bouncing back at

the operator’s eyes. Air shields are yet another example

of our safety solutions. Both products are alternatives to

safety goggles and comply with OSHA safety guidelines.

Few realize the risk associated with the use of compressed air

8Air shields and plastic safety shields are two different safety solutions designed by Silvent to protect the eyes of our users.

9Good advice is often free. You have surely been advised

at some time in the past to avoid cheap purchases without

regard to quality, as they are seldom profitable in the long

term. Blowing with an open pipe or a simple form of air

gun are cheap solutions that become expensive in the

long run due to the high operating cost. Take the following

advice and you will have a solution that saves you energy.

Silvent’s solution:

Silvent technology utilizes your compressed air more efficiently

and provides energy savings of 30-50% in comparison with

open pipe blowing. The right equipment in combination with

know-how decreases your operating costs. Invest in Silvent’s

safety air guns and air nozzles and you will be doing your-

self a favor, or as one of our customers put it, “Silvent’s

products are an investment that allows you to save money”.

Cheap solutions turn out to be costly solutions

9The right blowing solution saves large amounts of costly energy with every use.

10Many blowing operations are not efficient

Designing blowing applications is like walking a tight-

rope. It is easy to understand the principles involved

but few have a command of the technique required.

Still, it is common in industry today that companies

build their own blowing applications in the belief that

they have found optimal solutions. Do you think it is

possible to design a solution that would make your

blowing operations more efficient?

Silvent’s solution:

Silvent has many years of experience with compressed air.

There are thousands of companies throughout the world

that now regularly collaborate with Silvent’s application

engineers. Silvent’s know-how gives them all the help

they need for more efficient compressed air applications

that provide better results and higher quality.

10A robot arm equipped with two efficient Silvent nozzles.

We’re modest and don’t like to boast, but it is a fact

that our safety air nozzles are now widely recognized

around the world. Our range of air nozzles, safety air

guns and safety silencers is the widest on the market.

Our intention with this book is to illustrate the risks

associated with the use of compressed air with a few

examples of everyday situations – risks that unfortunately

not everyone seems to take seriously.

Feel welcome to contact us at Silvent! We have the

knowledge and the technology and we can help you

to increase safety, halve the noise level and lower

energy costs at your company.

The truth about Silvent

The OSHA gauge is

a simple way to check

safety. According to

the regulations, the air

pressure downstream of

a nozzle on an air gun or

an open pipe must not exceed 30 psi (210 kPa). If the

pressure is higher and the open pipe is blocked by, for

example, a hand, serious injury may result when air is

forced into the bloodstream.

Order our OSHA gauge so that you can easily test the safety of your air guns. You will find our tele-phone number and address on the back cover of this book.

Test: safety at your place of work

Order today

Our telephone number and address are on the back cover.

Our main catalog presents

Silvent’s entire product range. The

catalog also serves as a handbook

of efficient and environment-

friendly blowing technique.

Order more 10 truths books if

you want more people at your

company to be familiar with these

facts about compressed air blowing.

On the next page you will find a number of examples of companies throughout the world that use Silvent products.

BMW

KIMBERLY-CLARK

BAOSTEEL

TETRA PAK

SANDVIK

COCA-COLA

CORUS

GENERAL MOTORS

NIPPON STEEL

SCA

ABB

TOYOTA

VOLVO

ALCOA

DENSO

TUBORG

PORSCHE

GEORGIA PACIFIC

SSAB

HASSELBLAD

PRATT & WHITNEY

SAAB

GENERAL ELECTRIC

SIEMENS

IRVING TISSUE

BAYER AG

RENAULT

FORD

ANSHAN STEEL

MITSUBISHI

M-REAL

ALUNORF

BOEING

ORREFORS

ERICSSON

PROCTER & GAMBLE

BASF

GRUNDIG

FAVRETTO

HOECHST

CATERPILLAR

SKF

GOODYEAR

WEYERHAEUSER

ISG

SONY

HONDA

PFIZER

BOISE CASCADE

SCHICK

AND OTHERS…

SILVENT is an abbreviation of the two Latin words silencium ventum, which mean “silent wind” .

Dealer:

Zumpolle b.v.Molenstraat 45305 CH Zuilichem (NL)Tel.: +31 (0)418-671816Fax: +31 (0)418-673217E-mail: info@zumpolle.netWebsite: www.zumpolle.net

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