The parts which are assembled from automatic brazing machines need to be cooled prior to the removal. These types of machines are able to breeze up to 4,500 pieces per hour. After the parts are made, the time required for them too cool-off can severely slow down production. Cooling these parts with water is not acceptable due to the configuration of the plant.

After speaking with a STREAMTEK Application Engineer they decided to install 2 Vortex Tubes immediately after the brazing cycle. Both Vortex Tubes were fitted with Cold End Mufflers to keep noise levels down.

The parts were cooled from brazing temperatures of 1500°F (790°C) to safe handling temperatures of 120°F (50°C) within time of 23 seconds, allowing the machine to operate at its maximum production rate. If we compare water cooling with Vortex Tubes we can certainly say that Vortex Tubes offer many advantages! Cleanliness, low cost (save money), compact design, zero maintenance (no moving parts), and many others.

Vortex tubes solve thousands of industrial cooling problems using your standard shop compressed air as it’s only power source. We assure you that our Vortex Tubes can solve your problems too, so don’t hesitate and give us a call 1-888-218-6548 (US and Canada) or +1-705-770-4455 (International Contact) and see for yourself how STREAMTEK Vortex Tubes can work for you.

Jay Patterson
Application Engineer
jay@stream-tek.com

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