Common Misconceptions about Using Ionizing Air Guns
An ionizing air gun is a type of static eliminator, a manually operated, portable dust removal device. However, users often make the following misconceptions when selecting and using it:
**Misconception 1:**
Believing that if dust cannot be removed, the ionizing air gun is of poor quality. Dust particles are divided into dry particles and mixed oily particles. Dry dust particles are very effective at removing dust with an ionizing air gun; after static elimination, a small airflow is enough to blow away the dust. For oily dust particles, the ionizing air gun will only blow away the dry dust attached to the oily particles. The remaining oily dust particles on the product surface must be wiped off with a lint-free cloth with a small amount of cleaning solution.
**Misconception 2:**
The airflow and speed must be high and large. Customers generally believe that the faster the airflow and the larger the airflow, the better the dust removal effect. In fact, this view is mainly psychological and incorrect. It depends on the environment and the shape of the product. In a clean environment, if the product is regular and flat, a small airflow is sufficient to achieve the desired effect. In this environment, the dust primarily settles automatically, and the external contaminant is non-oily particulate dust. The product surface and the airflow surface form a 30° angle, making dust accumulation easy with a gentle breeze. Conversely, a large air volume and high flow rate alter the airflow direction in the cleanroom, causing widespread dust contamination and making product quality control difficult.