Products Finishing

OCT 2017

Products Finishing magazine is the No. 1 industrial finishing publication in the world. We keep our readers informed about the latest news and trends in plating, painting, powder coating, anodizing, electrocoating, parts cleaning, and pretreatment.

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PRODUCTS FINISHING — PFonline.com 77 POWDER COATING C L I N I C avoid variances and have better control over system performance, different levels of password protection can be established so that only supervisors can be authorized to change certain system parameters. • Digital control systems can also incorporate a closed- loop control of the airflow to the powder pumps. Powder output of a conventional powder feed system is prone to variations resulting from upstream pressure changes in the compressed air system and other variables. A digital system with closed-loop airflow control continuously monitors itself and provides 100 percent repeatable airflow output to the pump. The high degree of repeatability of the system outputs can significantly reduce the variations in applied coating cost. Many of these adjustments can be made by capable and well- trained operators, but we all appreciate the difference between reliance on a manual operator and an automated system. In addition to the benefits of digital controls, some excel- lent gains in performance can be gained from newer pumps, more precise flow controls, more advanced electrostatic controls (especially current controls) and other features that will justify the cost. If you are getting the most out of your existing system, great! However, what if your system capabilities were to expand? Would you be doing even better? Examine your system, talk to your equipment vendor, and see if some of the digital system capabilities mentioned above can produce tangible savings in your operation. Try some testing if you can and see what newer equipment has to offer. Please call 888.885.7641 or visit rohnerspraybooths.com Spray Booths Powder Booths Large Equipment Systems Ovens & Controls Custom Finishing Solutions Our engineering team welcomes the opportunity to design the exact spray booth or custom finishing solution you need. Consider it solved by Rohner. R e a d y F o r T h e N e x t C h a l l e n g e .

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