Ionizers

Ionizers

Ionizers, also called "ionized air blowers," are devices that generate positive and negative ions and then blow them across a work surface to neutralize potentially damaging static charges on any objects sitting on the surface. Ionizers are designed to generate positive and / or negative air ions. Static ionizers can also be used to improve the quality of air by eliminating dust.

Ions help clean the air of particles such as dust, pollen, and smoke. Ions are naturally produced by waterfalls, ocean waves, streams, etc., but in areas where pollution is present, like cities, the number of natural ions is not sufficient to clear the area. Therefore, ionizers are needed to remove static and other particles from the air. While ionizers can provide many useful functions, they are unable to remove odors or gases from the air.

Many products, such as computer equipment, electronics, medical equipment, and telecommunications equipment, are very sensitive to static electricity. Several problems can result from static, including dust clinging to products, products clinging to themselves, rollers, machine beds or frames, etc., materials tearing, jamming or curling, sheet-feeding problems, hazardous sparks or shocks and so forth. Static ionizers can be used to help alleviate these problems. However, individual ionizers vary greatly in terms of capabilities.