The new electrostatic paint spray gun ‘RansFlex RXi 45kV’ of Ransburg uses indirect electrostatic charging technology which means that there is no longer any need to isolate the waterborne paint feed containers or paint pumps with expensive isolation cages or tanks. This saves costs and floor space. In addition, the design of the spray gun…
Sagola has launched the 4100 Xtreme Ceramic spray gun for industrial applications. Sagola 4100 Xtreme Ceramic has been designed to operate in one of the hardest sectors of industrial painting: sanitary painting, glass industry, heat resistant paints, vitrified enamels and even zinc-rich corrosion protective primer. The 4100 Xtrem Ceramic is made of forged aluminum for high…
Three-dimensional mixing vortex without any dead spots Suitable for vacuum operation Maximum homogenisation in shortest possible time Where surfaces of inorganic recipe components have to be homogeneously, completely and reproducibly coated with functional coatings in batch processes, high-performance universal mixers of the Uni tec series from MTI Mischtechnik offer significant advantages over conventional systems. They…
One-step, ambient temperature, ambient pressure process Process compatible with wide range of corrosion resistant coatings Applications: from foils and wires to complex 3D shapes The CoBlast process of company ENBIO is a one-step, ambient temperature, ambient pressure process that uses conventional grit/micro-blasting equipment to remove a metal’s natural oxide layer and replace it with a desired…
HRC concepts to accelerate automation of final automotive assembly operations Example: gluing in fuel tanks during final vehicle assembly In case of contact: robot stands still within milliseconds Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is a new trend in industrial production. This involves skilled workers and robots tackling a production stage jointly, each contributing their respective strengths. The…
Fast-curing powder gelcoats for composite parts Minimal VOC emissions 13 European organizations cooperate The European project Ecogel Cronos has developed an innovative RTM process that reduces the current curing times of gelcoat by up to 80%. The automotive sector will be one of the main beneficiaries of this development. Fast-curing powder gelcoats for composite parts…
One-coat system for applications requiring very high corrosion resistance Good corrosion resistance even without surface pretreatment Coating system free of heavy metals DuPont has developed a new water-based, low-VOC coating based on Teflon PTFE for fasteners in highly corrosive environments. This one-coat system is particularly suitable for applications requiring very high corrosion resistance, dry lubrication…
32 EcoRP L033 paint robots apply primer as well as base and clear coat in directly successive steps From pretreatment and cathodic electrocoating to fully automatic paint application Ford Motor Company factory in Sanand Tailored to the customer Fewer pollutants, lower cost per unit, higher paint finish quality: In the new Ford Motor Company factory at…
What is the best automotive paint gun for basecoat and clearcoat?” is a common question among refinishers. The SATAjet 5000 B, Devilbiss GTi-PRO LITE and Sagola 4500 Extreme are considered the best automotive paint guns for refinishing and body work. This article provides information and a review. Since the Tekna Prolite is identical in construction…
First entirely black IMOCA 60 sailing yacht in the world made possible by functional pigments with heat-reflecting properties Coating technology based on pigments of BASF Great potential in the automotive sector Alex Thomson Racing’s new racing yacht can be considered as the first entirely black IMOCA 60 yacht in the world. This was made possible…