EXAIR’s Gen4 Ionizing Bar requires no compressed air and eliminates static electricity on surfaces within 4" (102mm) of the bar. The electrically powered Gen4 Ionizing Bar is compact, allowing it to fit in the confined spaces of machinery, where the charge is generated. They are ideal for surfaces which cannot be disrupted by airflow. Commonly used on paper, film and plastics that can attract dust and foreign materials which ruin product appearance, produce tearing or jamming, and zap personnel.

Applications

Labeling
Bag making - form and fill
Neutralizing shrink wrap
Sheet fed and web presses
Packaging
Converting machinery
Neutralizing slitting operations
Textiles
Screen printing

Advantages

Significantly improved performance when positioned 2" or closer to surface
Capable of minimizing static charge from up to 4" away
Rugged metal armored and electromagnetically shielded cable
Integrated ground eliminates additional ground connection
Durable stainless steel connections to Power Supply
Low cost
Rapid static decay
Compact
Effective up to 4" (102mm)
Shockless, non-radioactive
Rugged design for industrial environments
Easy to install, equipped with mounting flange
Low maintenance
Fully assembled

Accessories

Power Supplies - The Model 7960 (2 outlet) and Model 7960 (4 outlet) selectable voltage power supplies are available for 115/230 VAC, 50/60Hz systems. Power Supplies are UL Component recognized to U.S. and Canadian Standards, and are CE and RoHS compliant.

Model 7905 Static Meter - allows easy one-hand static measurements. In most cases, the highest voltage reading will indicate the source of the static problem. Sensitive and responsive, it indicates the surface voltage and polarity on objects up to ±20 kV when measured one inch (25mm) away.

Specifications

Performance

Specifications

Dimensions

How It Works

Performance

Gen4 Ionizing Bar Performance
	Distance from Charged Surface
	0.50" (13mm)	1" (25mm)	2" (51mm)	3" (76mm)	4" (102mm)
Dissipates 5kV* (seconds)	0.1	0.14	0.29	0.53	0.96
* Multiple different length Ionizing Bars tested (3" - 48")

Specifications

Gen4 Ionizing Bar Specifications
Lengths	3", 6", 9", 12", 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", 72", 84", 96", and 108" (76, 152, 229, 305, 457, 610, 762, 914, 1067, 1219, 1372, 1524, 1829, 2134, 2438, and 2743mm). Available from stock and special lengths up to 118" (3m).
Cable	The Gen4 Ionizing Bar includes a 5' (1.52m) length of armored and electromagnetically shielded cable and assembled connector. For other cable lengths, please contact the factory.
Power Supply	EXAIR Model 7960 or 7961 Power Supply (5kV) is required for Ionizing Bar operation. Power supplies are equipped with a modular 6' (1.83m) power cord, lighted power switch, integrated fuse on the primary and (2) or (4) high voltage outlets.
Electrical	For use with 5 kVrms, 5 milliamperes (max) power supply
Electrical Hazard	Gen4 Ionizing bars are shockless (less than 40 microamperes short circuited). Do not use near flammable materials or gases.
Materials of Construction
Metal parts	Aluminum
Plastic parts	UL rated 94 HB
Emitters	Stainless Steel
Maximum ambient temperature	165°F (74°C)

Dimensions

How It Works

The electromagnetically shielded power cable (1) carries the 5kVrms power supply output to each capacitively coupled stainless steel emitter point (2) of the Gen4 Ionizing Bar. An integrated ground wire (3) within the power cable creates a discharge path from the emitter points to the bar channel (4). The discharge at each emitter charges the molecules of the gases of the surrounding room air, resulting in a shower of ions that are positively and negatively charged (5). If the material surface has a negative charge, it will attract the positive ions from the Gen4 Ionizing Bar and become balanced or neutralized. If the material surface has a positive charge, it will attract the negative ions from the Gen4 Ionizing Bar to become balanced or neutralized.