Abstract:
A method and a device for controlling the outflow of fluid powder from a container can be used for controlling the expulsion of powder out of a powder-spraying apparatus for electrostatic coating. The disadvantages of a mechanical closing device are avoided by introducing closing air into an extraction pipe for extracting fluidized powder out of a container. The closing air is introduced through a pipe which opens into an orifice in the casing of the extraction pipe. The mass flow of fluidized powder can be controlled by an appropriate setting of a pressure in the extraction pipe in relation to the pressure in the fluid bed, that is to say by the introduction of closing air at an appropriate pressure.
Abstract:
A fluid jet accelerator/pressurizer apparatus for accelerating and pressurizing a fluidized stream of particulate matter, e.g. for ice blasting, has a nozzle housing defining a main conduit, forming a passage for the flow of the fluidized stream through the nozzle housing. The main conduit has a constriction formed by a convergent-divergent region of the main conduit for effecting acceleration of the fluidized stream, and an inner blast nozzle is provided in the main conduit and directed in a downstream direction towards the constriction. In operation, a blast medium is discharged from the inner blast nozzle at a speed sufficient to form within the fluidized stream a flow front which is impenetrable by the fluidized stream and which co-operates with the constriction to accelerate the fluidized stream.
Abstract:
A spray coating device for the electrostatic spray coating of articles. The device includes a spray appliance which is carried by an elongated tubular support housing through which all connecting conduits for the spray appliance extend. The tubular support can be supported by a carrier device, such as a reciprocator, located outside of a spray booth and can extend through a side wall opening in the spray booth for positioning the spray appliance in the spray booth. The spray appliance may be a powder coating material applicator. Preferably, the top surfaces of the spray appliance and the tubular carrier are substantially continuous and without significant steps and of the smallest possible size in order to minimize the deposit of coating material and dust.
Abstract:
In a method of accelerating and pressurizing a fluidized stream of particulate material, e.g. for blast cleaning by ice particles, the stream flows through a constriction in a flow passage. A flow of blast medium is discharged from a blast nozzle at supersonic speed into the fluidized stream so as to form within the fluidized stream a flow front which is impenetrable by the fluidized stream and which co-operates with the constriction to form an effective nozzle for accelerating the fluidized stream. Grounding is provided controlling electrostatic charges for either better work effect or neutralization in unwanted or hazardous conditions, and safety pressure relief, blast intensity control, articulation and changement of final nozzles for effective operation are also provided.
Abstract:
An apparatus for applying a coating of solid particulate powder to the interior surface of tubular, cylindrical articles includes a conveyor for transporting the articles to and from a powder spray station whereat powder is sprayed into one open end of the articles. The conveyor includes an endless belt conveyor movable in a direction perpendicular to the spray from the nozzle and the axes of articles supported on the conveyor. The articles are supported on the conveyor by lugs in the form of rollers which support the articles in grooves defined between adjacent pairs of lugs.
Abstract:
The gun grip (18) and the gun barrel (2) are two bodies that are detachably connected with each other. The fluid line (26) is a stiff tube with two tubular shanks (27, 28) which at said angle extend obliquely to each other. The one tubular shank (28) is removably installed in a channel (25) of the gun grip (18), the other tubular shank (27) in a first channel (10) of the gun barrel (2), each from sides of the gun grip (18) and the gun barrel (2) that border on each other.
Abstract:
A powder stripe application system wherein substantially all powder introduced into the system is applied to side seam areas of can bodies with that powder which is not initially bonded to a can body being directly recycled within the system. The system includes a delivery nozzle which has an adjustable mounting which permits the powder stream to be positioned as desired.
Abstract:
A hand held powder spray gun is disclosed. The spray gun includes a casing enclosing a plurality of helical charging ducts mounted on parallel cores. The ducts receive powder from a diffusor mounted in a depending gun handle and discharge charged powder towards a nozzle mounted at one end of the casing.
Abstract:
A flat spray nozzle for a powder spray gun comprises a nozzle body formed with an axial powder flow passageway, a pair of spaced powder discharge slots intersecting the powder flow passageway and a bore located between the powder discharge slots. The bore in the nozzle body receives an electrode which extends forwardly of the spray nozzle, between the powder discharge slots for electrostatically charging particulate powder material emitted from the powder discharge slots without disrupting the spray pattern of particulate powder material.
Abstract:
A spraying device for spraying powdered material on an article includes an axially extending powder channel formed in the body of the spraying device which has an upstream region and a downstream end. The material flows out through a spraying opening located at the downstream end. A support extends from the spraying opening, upstream into the powder channel. The support defines a gas channel therein. A plurality of gas outlet orifices, located near the spraying opening, connect the gas channel to the powder channel. The orifices are inclined obliquely in the downstream direction. Electrical electrodes, connected to a high voltage, extend into the orifices and reach to or just beyond the orifices, into the powder channel. The axial distance from the tip of the electrodes to the spraying opening should be about equal to the diameter of the powder channel or according to an alternate embodiment about one half the diameter. The gas flowing past the electrodes picks up and carries electrical charges from the electrodes into the powdered material and further prevents settling of a powdered material on the electrodes.