Lightweight, high airflow rate: Hovering use
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The microblower is lightweight but can produce a high airflow volume. By making use of this feature, it is possible to cause an object to float on air like a hovercraft.
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The microblower can generate high air pressure. In this demonstration, the air pressure in a tank is raised, causing water to be pumped upward.
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Pressurizing (expansion): Balloon
In this demonstration, multiple microblowers are used, arranged in parallel. The thinness and compactness of the microblowers allows them to be incorporated flexibly into various layouts.
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Negative pressure: Suctioning a viscous liquid
In this demonstration, a viscous liquid is suctioned. Note that the microblower is poweful enough to suction the viscous liquid.
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Responsiveness: Indirect liquid conveyance
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Thin and vibration-free: Aeration
The features of the microblower include thinness and vibration-free operation. In this demonstration, microblowers are used as an air pump in a small water tank.
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