IKEUCHI USA, Inc. The Fog Engineers

Dry Fog Humidifier AKIMist® “E”

Spray capacity 2.4–9.6 L/hr (*1) Mean droplet diameter 7.5 μm (*2) (**) Power consumption -
Water pressure - Air pressure 0.3 MPa Air consumption 29–116 L/min, Normal (*3)

Features

• Energy-saving humidifiers with pneumatic spray nozzles producing Dry Fog**.
• With world-leading technology, our AKIMist® “E” produces ultra-fine “non-wetting” Dry Fog, which doesn’t wet the objects it touches.
• Prevents dryness and static electricity, enabling higher manufactured product quality and lower defect rates.
• The running cost is one-fifth of a comparable steam humidification system.
• For spaying chemical solution, chemical-resistant AKIMist® “E” TN is available.

*1) Spray volume per one AKIMist® “E” with nozzle type 03C. It varies by the nozzle type.
AKIMist® “E” with nozzle type 03B: 3.3–13.2 ℓ/hr, nozzle type 04E: 3.0–12.0 ℓ/hr

*2) Sauter mean droplet diameter of AKIMist® “E” with nozzle type 03C. It varies by the nozzle type.
AKIMist® “E” with nozzle type 03B: 12 μm, nozzle type 04E: 10 μm

*3) Air consumption of AKIMist® “E” with nozzle type 03C and 03B. It varies by the nozzle type.
AKIMist® “E” with nozzle type 04E: 36–144 ℓ/min, Normal


** We define Dry Fog as a very fine fog with a uniform, mean droplet diameter (mean fog droplet size) of 10 μm or less.
Because Dry Fog's exceedingly fine spray droplets remain intact without bursting when they come into contact with objects such as walls and people, they do not wet these impact surfaces.
"Dry mist," despite its similar name, has much larger droplets than Dry Fog and has no specified droplet diameter as part of its definition. Dry mist droplet sizes vary significantly by producer and product.

Applications

Static electricity prevention: Prevents/reduces troubles caused by static charge, such as product damage, (electrostatic damage) and debris/dust adhesion, etc.
Energy saving: The running-costs of our system are only one-fifth of a typical steam humidification system, resulting in drastic energy savings.
Cooling effects: The system also yields a cooling of about 2℃, reducing temperatures with evaporative cooling (using the principle of heat loss due to water evaporation of Dry Fog).
Health-related benefits: Maintaining a relative humidity level of 50% dramatically reduces cold viruses, influenza (flu) viruses and so forth, thus reducing worker absences caused by illness.

[Electronics]
• Preventing electrostatic discharge damage during assembly, mounting/installation and tests; preventing debris and dust adhesion; mitigating rises in incorrect-chucking rates; preventing mounting errors.

[Paper & Pulp, Printing]
• Rotogravure printing: Preventing ink pan and ink roll fires, preventing debris and dust adhes

Industries in which this product is used

• Machinery
• Electronics
• Paper & Pulp
• Printing, Food products
• Agriculture
• Livestock
• Automotive manufacturing
• Energy

Product specifications

Mass

Approx. 340 g (Loaded)  

Outer dimensions

Stop plugs are enclosed to reduce the number of nozzles when needed.
Note: The above drawing is one example of AKIMist® “E” (with 4 pcs. of 03C type nozzles mounted). Contact us for details.

Material
Body PP, Stainless steel 303
Nozzle Stainless steel 303, PPS
Nozzle tip Plastic
O-ring NBR, FKM
Packing NBR

 

[Note]
*126 for AKIMist® “E” with 03B nozzle type.

• When using our Standard Kit for installation, the kit is R1/4” threaded for both air and water lines.
• Before disassembly, close the water valve to prevent water leaks.
• As main parts are made of plastic, handle AKIMist® “E” with care. (For details, see the instruction manual.)
• “F” in pipe connection size denotes female taper pipe thread.
Appearance and dimensions may differ depending on nozzle codes and materials. Contact us for details.

Others

Specifications of AKIMist® “E” (per body)

Nozzle type Model No.

Number of nozzles

(pcs.)

At air pressure of 0.3 MPa

Mean droplet diameter

(μm) (*4)

Spray volume

(L/hr)

Air consumption

(L/min, normal)

03C AE-1(03C) 1 2.4 29 7.5
AE-2(03C) 2 4.8 58
AE-3(03C) 3 7.2 87
AE-4(03C) 4 9.6 116
03B AE-1(03B) 1 3.3 29 12
AE-2(03B) 2 6.6 58
AE-3(03B) 3 9.9 87
AE-4(03B) 4 13.2 116
04E AE-1(04E) 1 3.0 36 10
AE-2(04E) 2 6.0 72
AE-3(04E) 3 9.0 108
AE-4(04E) 4 12.0 144

Note: Ensure that no obstacles are within 4 m (13.1 ft.) of the front side. For the 03B type, install at a height of 2 m (6.6 ft.) or higher.

Specifications of nozzles (per nozzle)

Nozzle type

Air pressure

(MPa) (*5)

Spray volume

(L/hr)

Air consumption

(L/min, normal)

Features of nozzle tip
03C 0.2 1.3 22 Clog-resistant spray tip, made of PTFE 
0.3 2.4 29
0.5 3.6 43
03B 0.3(*6) 3.3(*7) 29
04E 0.2 1.9 27 Scratch-resistant spray tip, made of metal
0.3 3.0 36
0.4 3.8 45
0.5 4.5 54

*4) Mean droplet diameters measured by laser analyzer.
*5) Use under the compressed air pressure of between 0.2 and 0.5 MPa (29 and 73 psi) for 03C nozzle type.
*6) Use under the compressed air pressure of between 0.3 and 0.35 MPa (44 and 51 psi) for 03B nozzle type.
*7) Spray volume is the same at air pressures between 0.3 and 0.35 MPa.

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