HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH
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Scheme of the Graco’s new radial piston agitator installation.
A Pro Xp gun installed on a robot during spraying phase.
This gun model is made to last when applying extremely abrasive
which makes it ideal for highly abrasive materials. A new and improved
materials and has more durable electrodes and nozzles that extend
round spray nozzle has an optimized soft spray (bell-like) pattern. High
applicator life.
wear electrodes have also been added for high abrasive fluids.
In addition, there is a new Pro Xp WBx External Charge Waterborne
Other new accessories have been added to improve flexibility for
Gun for reducing material and environmental costs without the
customer’s changing needs. An air assist fluid filter with finer mesh
expense and limitations of an electrostatic isolation system. The
sizes (150 and 200) to keep the smallest contaminants from a finished
waterborne material stays grounded in the gun and is charged at the
product. Quick fan adjustment allows the operator to adjust the fan
tip of the spray gun with the assistance of a probe. Benefits include
pattern quickly. A new moulded composite gasket ensures longer life
reduced equipment costs, improved transfer efficiency, and more
and better shape retention.
complete coverage with less overspray.
More durable components of Pro Xp spray gun range
Increasing savings by decreasing air consumption Energy costs – particularly compressed air – continue to be a hot topic.
Many of the existing components of the Pro Xp range have now
Rotary vane air motors driving agitators in many paint kitchens typically
even greater durability. A more durable fluid tube improves longevity
have high air consumption rates, as well as high noise levels. They
when spraying low resistivity materials. It’s ideal for abrasives and
often require air line lubrication and maintenance to function properly.
metallic coatings. Multiple kits are also now available for 40 kV, 60 kV
More and more end users are looking for solutions to monitor and
and 85 kV high conductivity spray guns. The kits are available with a
control agitator speed to achieve optimal agitation results.
removable black fluid tube cover that allows the operator to view fluid
Graco’s new radial piston agitator addresses these challenges head-
movement (or with only a see-through protective cover).
on. The main feature of a radial piston is that it can rotate at a very low
A new high wear nozzle made from acetal incorporates a metal tip,
speed, so it needs less air than any rotary vane piston.
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