Vector Solo 65kV Applicator - Introduction
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The
Vector
Solo
TM
65kV Applicator
is an air at-
omizing applicator powered only by a pressurized
air source. Pressurized air creates rotation of a
turbine generator that powers a cascade. The
cascade generates a high voltage DC charge to the
electrode creating an electrostatic field between
the atomizer and the target.
A regulated pressure fluid system delivers coating
material to the atomizer. At the time of triggering
the applicator, fan and atomization air is introduced,
which atomizes the coating material into a spray
mist. The atomized spray particles under the influ-
ence of the electrostatic field become electrically
charged. The charged particles are attracted to,
and deposited on, the target object. The forces
between the charged particles and the grounded
target are sufficient to turn most normal overspray
around and deposit it on the back surface of the
target. Therefore, a high percentage of the coating
is deposited on the target.
One of the many features of the Vector
Solo ap-
plicator system is that the electrical energy, which
is available from the resistive charging electrode,
is limited to the optimum level of safety and ef-
ficiency. The system is incapable of releasing
sufficient electrical or thermal energy during normal
operating conditions to cause ignition of specific
hazardous materials in their most easily ignited
concentrations in air.
As the applicator electrode approaches ground,
applicator circuitry causes the high voltage to
approach zero while the current approaches its
maximum value.
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