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VERSION 01/2018
ORDER NUMBER DOC 2385674
TOPFINISH Bell 1S
5.2.2 ATOMIZATION PROCESS
5.2.2.1 SPRAYING PROCESS
During high-speed rotary atomization, the sprayed product is atomized radially at the
circumference of the rotating bell under low-pressure of approx. 0.03 to 0.40 MPa; 0.3 to
4.0 bar; 4.35-58.02 psi.
The steering air can be used to vary the atomizing cone diameter.
The spray pattern can be influenced by the following points:
Product pressure/flow rate
Rotation
Bell diameter
Pressure of steering air
approx. 0.03–0.40 MPa; 0.3–4.0 bar; 4.35–
58.02 psi
Applied high voltage
Pos Designation
1 Steering air SA1/SA2
2 Turbine exhaust air
3 Spray product
4 Flushing agent
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4
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Spray product (3) is fed through the central drill hole of the product tube.
The spray pattern is formed with the steering airs (1):
Steering air SA1: outer air for shaping.
Steering air SA2: inner air to advance the product.
Flushing agent (4) is fed in the outer annular gap of the product tube and is applied
through the central hole of the distributor.
The turbine exhaust air (2) is removed to the rear.
5.2.2.2 THE ELECTROSTATIC EFFECT
The high-speed rotary atomizer generates an electrostatic field of force via the applied
high voltage.
The paint particles atomized by the rotating bell are now transported by kinetic and
electrostatic energy to the grounded work piece and distributed finely across the entire
sprayed object.
Pos Designation
1 Paint particle
2 Rotating bell
3 Object to be sprayed is
grounded
Advantages:
High application effectiveness
Even coating thickness
Coating hidden locations
Improved edge covering
Low over spray
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