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PAINT&PANEL JULY / AUGUST 2020
SATA X-FACTOR DRIVES POPULARITY
WHEN IT COMES TO TEMPTING PAINTERS TO THE SATA FAMILY, THE LATEST SATAJET X 5500 TAKES OVER FROM ITS PREDECESSOR AS THE NEW BENCHMARK FOR POPULARITY, WITH AN ADDED X-FACTOR.
this, we recently added the uber-cool SATAjet X 5500 PHASER which comes with all the regular features of SATA’s premium model but with sleek, show- piece styling.”
One key SATAjet X 5500 upgrade is the innovative and unique X-Nozzle System. Its range of nozzle options makes it easy for any painter to perfectly tune their SATAjet X 5500 to suit their personal spraying preferences and the paint brand being used, as well as application conditions ranging from a cold, dry Mel- bourne winter to the heat and humidity of North Queensland, Salmon says.
“We are offering the SATAjet X 5500 and PHASER models with a large choice of nozzle setups so painters can tailor their gun to their application preference. In basic terms, the O-Nozzle is for a high- er, more traditional SATA application
EVEN IF THEY DON’T CURRENTLY USE A
SATA spray gun, paint technicians tend to admire the SATAjet X 5500 for its Ger- man engineered craftsmanship and per- formance. However, it’s when they actu- ally get SATA’s latest flagship model in their hand that the decision to switch becomes easy, says Jason Salmon, PPG Product Specialist.
“Painters can be a bit hesitant about making the investment – while they re- spect the engineering and performance of the SATAjet X 5500, these are not cheap guns. Where it all changes is
when they get to try one for themselves. They find that the SATAjet X 5500 real- ly is an exceptional piece of technology that can make life so much easier in the paint shop. Since it was released in the first half of 2019, the SATAjet X 5500 has taken over the front running, in terms of popularity. Given that almost all buyers of the previous generation chose the digital version (with the digi- tal inlet air pressure gauge built right into the gun handle), the SATAjet X 5500 is only offered locally in this mar- ket-favourite configuration. On top of
INDUSTRY RESEARCH AT THE HEART OF 3M PPS EVOLUTION
TO REACH THIS BREAKTHROUGH, 3M IN-
vested considerable time and effort un- derstanding the challenges of traditional metal paint cup users and developing potential solutions. The company as- signed a dedicated team of experts to work alongside painters to better under- stand their challenges and invent a crea- tive solution to address these challenges.
Flash forward - 3M engineers have spent the last 20 years in paint booths and mixing rooms around the world finding ways to continue to improve upon the paint process. As a result, the next generation of 3M PPS - the 3M PPS Series 2.0 spray xcup system was born.
The team identified three key areas for improvement - cleanliness, simplicity and peace-of-mind. They designed the PPS Series 2.0 to deliver these benefits. Minimising the number of parts by com- bining the collar and lid, for example, not only improves the cleanliness during the paint process but with the integrated
filter and components, reduces assembly steps and time spent on repetitive activi- ties. The wider adaptor with a four-point connection in PPS Series 2.0 gives a painter confidence in the stability of the system, particularly when using larger, heavier cups.
3M’s recent focus has been on eliminat- ing time and money spent cleaning equip- ment. The new 3M high power spray gun cleaner makes cleaning equipment easier than ever before. Forget about the expens- es and hassles relating to gun wash and solvents, this high-power spray gun clean- er easily removes coatings from metal, plastic and composite surfaces, without leaving residue. The convenient aerosol and extension tube make it easy to blast hard to reach interior components and drastically reduce clean up time.
To upgrade your shop to 3M PPS 2.0 and accessories, contact one of an authorised distributor or call: 136 136.