November 28, 2022
When the air is dry, passing objects strip electrons from each other and develop a static charge. It can cause shocks up to 10,000 volts in people – painful, but not lethal. In plastics production, static can be lethal – to profits. Parts can jam up and dust attraction can ruin the product appearance.
IMS has a number of static solutions for your shop. The COBRA™ Air Gun removes the static charge and dust at the same time. The Ion Air Gun effectively removes the static charge that causes the attraction of dust, plastic particles, and fines as well as eliminating static electricity shocks. In addition to cleaning the finished product, these are great to clean molds, mixers, hoppers, grinders, storage containers, and loaders.
The COBRA™ breaks the static-electric bond between the metal and the dust and fines, then easily blows them away. At a normal line pressure of 80 PSI, the air gun’s high-volume stream of ionized air can drop an object’s voltage from 5,000 volts to 500 volts in 0.4 seconds at a distance of 3”.
To minimize air consumption, the COBRA™ uses airflow amplification to induce surrounding room air through the gun at a 3:1 ratio.
Here Is How It Works
Compressed air is released into the barrel of the gun (1) inducing a high-volume flow of surrounding air (2) to pass through it. The shockless emitter point (3) ionizes the entire airstream. The result is a high-volume flow of ionized air (4) capable of neutralizing high static charges in fractions of a second.
The COBRA™ Air Gun is lightweight and includes a hanger hook for easy storage. The 20-foot power cable is highly flexible and designed for rugged industrial use. An ergonomic grip allows hours of continuous use without fatigue.
Other advantages include:
- Strong blowoff force and flow
- Shockless, non-radioactive
- Meets OSHA pressure and noise level requirements
CAUTION: Wear proper safety equipment and follow safety procedures when using compressed air guns.
The Ion Air Gun gives you the benefits of rapid static decay along with low compressed air consumption. Surrounding room air is induced through the gun at a ratio of 5:1, minimizing compressed air use and maximizing airflow. The force can be adjusted from a “blast” to a “breeze”.
At a normal line pressure of 80 PSIG, the high-volume stream of ionized air is capable of neutralizing a 5,000 volt charge in 0.18 seconds! That’s incredibly fast!
The Ion Air Gun incorporates a High-Velocity Air Jet and electrically energized emitter point. A small amount of compressed air is injected into the barrel of the gun (1) inducing a high-volume flow of surrounding air (2) to pass through it. The emitter point (shockless) at the discharge end of the gun (3) ionizes the entire airstream. The result is a high-volume flow of ionized air (4) capable of neutralizing high static charges in fractions of a second. An optional filter and regulator cleans the compressed air and allows infinite adjustment of airflow and velocity.
The Ion Air Gun is quiet, lightweight and features a hanger hook for easy storage. The 10 foot shielded power cable is extremely flexible, designed for rugged industrial use. A comfortable grip and hand position allows hours of continuous use without fatigue.
Other advantages include:
- Strong blowoff force and flow
- Quiet (less than 80 dBA)
- Shockless, non-radioactive
- Meets OSHA pressure and noise level requirements
- Attractively priced
If you need help with a static problem, contact our Technical Support Hotline at 1-866-467-9001. IMS has a complete line of static eliminators and will be glad to help you select the appropriate model for your application.
IMS Company Blog 
Leave a comment