Can & Bottling Drying Systems
PRECISION DRYING SYSTEMS FOR CANNING & BOTTLING
Republic offers tailored air knife drying for the bottling and canning industry. Republic Manufacturing harnesses years of industry expertise to deliver standardized, plug-and-play solutions for efficient can and bottle drying.
Our systems cater to various production speeds, ranging from 200 to 1,500 items per minute, accommodating aluminum cans, jars, glass bottles, and PET bottles up to two liters in size.
Our proven designs ensure the removal of liquids, dust, and debris, leaving your products in perfect condition for labeling, inkjet laser coating, packaging, or subsequent processing stages. A powerful air stream controlled by our adjustable air knives guarantees high impact velocity for superior drying performance.
Each comprehensive solution includes:
Republic Centrifugal Blower: A workhorse of durability, efficiency, and ease of maintenance, designed to streamline your operations and keep your production line running smoothly.
Precision Air Knives: Constructed from clear anodized aluminum with an optimized teardrop design for maximum airflow and superior drying.
Versatile Air Knife Brackets: Our stainless steel brackets offer three-axis adjustability for exact alignment, ensuring optimal air knife placement.
Butterfly Valve Control: Manually fine-tune the exact air pressure needed for your specific drying requirements.
Complete Plumbing Setup: We supply all necessary components to seamlessly connect your blower to the air knives—including tubing, elbows, manifolds, y-branches, and clamps—guaranteeing hassle-free integration into your existing line.
Speed (cans/bottles per minute) |
Drying Description | System Part Number | With Blower Enclosure |
200 | Sides | ||
500 | Sides | ||
750 | Sides & Tops | ||
1000 | Sides | ||
1500 | Tops | ||
Sides & Tops | |||
Sides, Tops, & Bottoms | |||
Sides, Tops, & Bottoms w/Twist |
Advantages
- Robust & efficient performance
- Energy efficient
- Contact free
- Steady performance
- Virtually no maintenance
- Minimal downtime
- Upgraded bearings
- Top-performing proprietary VitonTM seals
- Made in the USA
Optional Components
- Blower enclosure for noise attenuation and environment protection
- Blower discharge silencer
- Air knife enclosure for noise attenuation and overspray protection
Installation Guides | |
200-200AKS | 200-200AKS-ENC |
200-500AKS | 200-500AKS-ENC |
201-750AKS-TS | 201-750AKS-ENC |
201-1000AKS | 201-1000AKS-ENC |
200-1500AKS-TOP | 200-1500AKS-TOP-ENC |
201-1500AKS-TS | 201-1500AKS-TS-ENC |
201-1500AKS-ALL | 201-1500AKS-ALL-ENC |
201-1500AKS-TWIST | 201-1500AKS-TWIST-ENC |
Republic Can Drying System - Drying Tops
Watch Republic's air knife system dry the top of fast-moving cans.
Republic Air Knife Systems Explained
Christian explains how air knife systems are used to dry cans and bottles.
Sides Can Drying
See how the water is shorn off the can sides.
Why Republic Air Knife Brackets?
See what makes Republic Air Knife Brackets such a great solution for installing your air knife system.