QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES – October 18, 2025 – Building on the success of its revolutionary air cannon system, Vortex Blastair today announced the launch of the Vortex Blastair i-Sleeve™, a smart wear-sleeve integrated with IoT (Internet of Things) sensor technology. This groundbreaking innovation is set to transform industrial maintenance from a reactive to a predictive model.

The new i-Sleeve™ contains embedded wear sensors that continuously monitor material abrasion and structural integrity in real-time. This data is transmitted wirelessly to a plant’s central control system, providing maintenance managers with precise, actionable insights. The system automatically alerts technicians when a sleeve is approaching its end-of-life, allowing them to schedule a replacement before a failure occurs and performance drops.

“We listened to our customers. They loved the cost-savings of the replaceable sleeve, but they asked, ‘How can we make the process even smarter?'” said Lead Engineer David Chen. “The i-Sleeve™ is the answer. It eliminates guesswork. Plants will no longer have to rely on routine inspection schedules or wait for a drop in power. The system tells you exactly when to act, optimizing both sleeve lifespan and plant productivity.”

The Vortex Blastair i-Sleeve™ represents a significant leap towards Industry 4.0, where data-driven decisions enhance efficiency, prevent costly emergency shutdowns, and ensure that equipment like air cannons operate at peak performance at all times. The technology is available for new installations and as a retrofit for existing Vortex Blastair units.