AiRTX International

Ionizing Bars are powered by a 6000V Power Supply for Maximum High Speed Static Elimination

Ionizing bars incorporate a unique inductively coupled design, which achieves powerful static neutralization with complete shockproof operation.

How Ionizing Bars Work

The power supply converts the primary (115V or 230V) electricity supply into a high voltage (6000V) low amperage output. This output energy is transferred to the ionizing bar through the power cable. A capacitive coupling inside the bar reduces the energy to a level which is completely shockproof to a human but creates a large potential of ions for neutralization.

The stainless steel pins in the bar emit this energy (Corona Discharge) in the form of a field of ionized air. This ionized air corona supplies ions of both polarities. Thus it is able to neutralize static charges of positive or negative. When a statically charged object or material passes through this corona, the free moving ions are attracted to the opposite charge on the material. In this way the static electricity is neutralized. The ions are emitted up to 6" from the bar and have a life of approximately 2 seconds before they recombine with themselves or the atmosphere.

The typical AiRTX Static Elimination installation consists of one or more Ionizing Bars connected to an AiRTX Power Supply - Model 50002.

Ionizing Bars by Length
Model	Effective Length	Overall Bar Length	Price
55003	3 in. / 76 mm	4.5 in. / 114 mm	$100
55006	6 in. / 152 mm	7.5 in. / 191 mm	$125
55012	12 in. / 305 mm	13.5 in. / 343 mm	$165
55018	18 in. / 457 mm	19.5 in. / 485 mm	$180
55024	24 in. / 610 mm	25.5 in. / 648 mm	$215
55030	30 in. / 762 mm	31.5 in. / 800 mm	$235
55036	36 in./ 914 mm	37.5 in. / 953 mm	$255
55042	42 in. / 1067 mm	43.5 in. / 1105 mm	$285
55048	48 in. / 1219 mm	49.5 in. / 1257 mm	$295
Custom sizes available upon request. Pleas call 1-800-307-7475

Dimensional Diagrams

Installing Ionzing Bars

Correct Positioning is Vital to the Efficient Operation of Static Elimination Bars

Factors to be considered are:

1. Correct positioning relative to the problem, i.e., immediately before problem area, with no intermediary rollers or processes which could regenerate the charge.
2. Speed of material—higher speeds require more static elimination.
3. Conductivity and density of material. The less conductive or more dense (molecularly) the material, the more stubborn will be the charge.
4. Grounding—vitally important to the correct operation of bars. They will not function and will become "live" if not properly grounded.

 

The Following Rules Should Be Observed When Installing AiRTX Ionizing Bars

• Optimal Distance from material to be neutralized is 2" - 4"
• Bars should be staggered if positioned on opposite sides of the material—distance between bars should not be less than the distance of either bar to surface (2" - 4")
• Avoid proximity to grounded parts of the machine – Grounded objects will distort the corona and reduce its efficiency.
• CAUTION: This equipment is NOT to be used in hazardous vapor areas.