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INDUSTRIAL FINISHING: MANUAL LIQUID SPRAY GUNS

PLETHORA OF CHOICE

AND INNOVATION IN MANUAL

SPRAY GUNS ARENA

SAMES KREMLIN FStart G.

espite ongoing interest in automation, manual spraying terial flow control, a thumb-adjustable round/flat spray control
still remains a very effective method for painting. Provid- and integrated air micrometer; quick air nozzle change with 1.5
Ding the system is chosen appropriately, spray guns are set turns; air guides on the horns of the air cap to prevent deposits
properly, and operators use proven techniques, clients can benefit caused by rear fog; and extensions in various designs so even hard-
greatly. to-reach areas can be coated.
Whether the application involves large-scale industrial finish- For more demanding areas of work such as body shops, SATA
ing or delicate precision painting, a spray gun is the key touts its SATAjet X 5500, its latest paint spray gun, which was de-
component in any finishing system. The right tool for the veloped in co-operation with Porsche Design Studio. Calling its
application is a combination of several factors including X nozzle system “efficient, silent and consistent”, the com-
the delivery system and atomization pany says painters are able to cope with all paint systems
method, as well as the spray gun’s air cap, and application recommendations. A “whispering”
fluid tip and needle combinations, says nozzle reduces paint volume and “gives a softer,
ECE Canada, which distributes the pio- more pleasant painting feeling” with reduced mate-
neering names of Binks and DeVilbiss rial consumption.
spray guns, among others. The best tool Painters can choose between the HVLP and RP
for the job will allow the operator to maxi- technology, and between two different spray fan
mize the finish quality in a minimum amount shapes for each nozzle size. The SATAjet X 5500 is
of time. also available with or without an integrated pres-
sure gauge.
In the DeVilbiss Tekna line, the ProLite Pressure
Feed gun features high transfer efficiency for in- SAMES KREMLIN supplies all types of spray paint
creased material savings, uniform spray pattern for guns, accessories and tools. All body and aircap/nozzles
optimum metallic control, and non-stick properties for are manufactured in Paris. The company says it focuses
fast clean up. The spray gun is also fully coated inside and out on achieving an ergonomic gun body design to ease both
for corrosion resistance and protection from scratches. painting working conditions and the atomization qual-
The line can be used with waterborne or solventborne coating ity for a quality finish and transfer efficiency.
in a variety of applications including aerospace, leather, wood, The company’s newest launch, in December 2020,
or metal. was the FStart manual spray gun line. The FStart G Grav-
ity Airspray gun is an entry level spray gun that’s easy to
SATA says its SATAjet 1000 K is “the all-rounder among paint use and guarantees a high-quality finish of materials such
spray guns”. It is compact and lightweight, with material supply as stains and topcoats. (The FStart P spray gun is for spray-
from pressure tanks or via double diaphragm pumps. A wide range ing low to medium viscosity materials, while ensuring a quality fin-
of nozzles allow a wide variety of materials such as low-viscosity ish. And the FStart S suction-fed conventional spray gun is for
wood stains, clear lacquers, textured lacquers and glazes as well as hard-to-atomize coatings.)
adhesives and other high-viscosity materials to be painted.
Other features include ergonomic control elements such as ma- Above Centre: DeVilbiss Tekna Pressure Feed.
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