It is a well-known fact that static electricity can wreak havoc in a production plant. Tackling this prevalent issue is SMC Corporation’s recently launched IZG10 gun type ionizer.

Guiomar Fernandez, Product Manager for SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand explains that many manufacturers fall prey to various costly issue because of static electricity. “These include high rejection rates, low-quality final product, machine operators suffering from shocks, dust sticking to workpieces and even labels being misaligned.”

To the Rescue

Small (in size) but big on impact, the IZG10 series neutralises static in under half a second and offers low residual charge, using AC type high frequency to apply the voltage. “The addition of lighting LEDs also help customers to find and target the dirtiest part of the piece, effectively removing both static and dust particles.”

 Incredibly versatile, the IZG10 has two operating modes – continuous and pulse blow – offering both continuous ionizing and an air saving option. “The addition of a flow adjustment valve with indicator, allows the ionized air flow to be adjusted on the gun and controlled numerically” Guiomar continues.

The overall production process is further enhanced thanks to selectable operating modes, together with the flow adjustment valve, making it easy to adjust and adapt the air gun for different phases of the product journey.

 Guiomar concludes saying that this product has been designed with the customer in mind. “The IZG10 series weighs in at just 200g and can be held comfortably for long periods of time. SMC offers a wide range of anti-static solutions for the measurement, removal and control of static electricity - just plug in and see the benefits right away.”