FDA Sanitary Diaphragm Pumps: Graco Saniforce 1040 vs. Wilden Saniflo PX2

Whether used for fruit juices, sauces, food-grade oils, jams or jellies, the Graco SaniForce and Wilden Saniflow diaphragm pumps are considered as the leading FDA-certified sanitary AODD (Air Operated Double Diaphragm) pumps in the 150 lpm [40 gpm] range. Here we provide an overview and technical information. Model Overview & Comparison Model Graco Saniforce 1040 Wilden Saniflo…

Binks 31-452 Air Motor Drive with 15:1 Gear Reduction

Binks 31-452 Air Motor Drive with 15:1 Gear Reduction

Technical Specifications Power: 1 hp [0.75 kW]Gearbox Ratio: 1:15Speed (max.): 100 RPMSpeed range (recommended): 60-80 RPMAir consumption: approx. 30 cfm [850 lpm] Features Smooth-running, heavy-duty air motor with gear reducer used primarily for air-powered agitators. Motor speed can be adjusted by air volume (regulator not included). Note: The Model 31-452 Geared Air Drive has replaced…

Skoda automotive paint shop sets standards in lean production

35-metre-high paint shop sets standards in lean production With 66 robots performing numerous tasks, the new paint shop of company Skoda Auto in Mlada Boleslav can be considered as one of the most modern and sustainable facilities of its kind in Europe. About 168,000 car bodies are painted in a three-shift pattern annually. The plant’s…

Devilbiss QMG/QMS Paint Pressure Pots and Tanks

The Devilbiss QMG (galvanized tank material) and QMS (stainless steel material) pressure tanks are available in 5, 10 and 15 gallon capacities and with various agitator and regulator options. Technical Specifications Model Series:QMGT (Galvanized tank material, Top fluid outlet)QMST (Stainless steel tank material, Top fluid outlet)Tank Sizes: 5, 10, 15 gallon [19, 38, 57 liter]Agitator…

Dürr to supply automated top coat line to sports car manufacturer Lotus

The British sports car manufacturer Lotus has contracted the German company Dürr to install an automated, high-efficiency top coat line at its British headquarters in Hethel. Currently all Lotus cars are painted manually. High process efficiency while maintaining the high quality of the current manual spraying process have been the main requirements for the new…

Sata 5500 i vs o: The difference between ‘I’-nozzle and ‘O’-nozzle system

The Sata “I” and “O” nozzle system addresses a common phenomenon faced by every spray gun manufacturer: As nozzle size increases, so does material flow. The fan height/width may vary and the spray pattern may be larger, smaller, wider or narrower depending on the actual nozzle size. Atomization and film thickness may also vary unevenly….

Pressure-Assisted Gravtiy Spray Gun for Highly Viscous Materials

Pressure-assisted gravity feed cup system  Cup is pressurized at rate of up to 0.4 bar  Application: From water-based paints to adhesives  To apply highly viscous and thixotropic coatings, the plant engineering expert Dürr has launched the manual spray gun EcoGun AS MAN 1AF. Special: The spray gun features a pressure-assisted gravity cup. Cup is pressurized at rate of up to 0.4 bar  The…

Airbrush meets Automatic Spray Gun: The Sagola Mini V AeroJet

Weighing only 216 gram Wide regulation range: paint flow, fan and pattern shape Made for high precision applications Sagola is well-known for automatic spray guns, manual spray guns for automotive refinishing and airbrushes for detailed artwork. Now the company has launched a quite unique spray system: The “automatic airbrush” Mini V AeroJet. Weighing only 216…