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1.3 General Description
Thermion Inc.’s Bridgemaster Spray Machine is a push type arc spray system that has a
patented feature, which controls arc shorting. This equipment is designed to spray most
wires, i.e., stainless, low alloy steels, bronzes, aluminum, zinc, zinc-aluminum, babbitt,
etc.
1.3.1 Wire Feeder
The feeder is compact with a carrying handle. The meters, dials, and switches are located
on the front of the feed unit for ease of viewing and operation. The drive assembly is a
four-roll heavy-duty drive unit. An Industrial Cart is available for easy mounting of the
wire feed unit.
1.3.2 Front End Assembly
The Head and Trigger/Handle Assemblies combine to make a simple, durable, and
lightweight Spray Gun. The patented combination leads carry the atomization air, spray
wire, and power to the spray gun from the feeder. These three assemblies make up the
Front End Assembly.
1.3.3 Arc Shorting Control
Arc spray systems typically have an inherent problem of arc shorting. This condition
occurs on all systems; the larger the wire diameter, the more severe the problem. A
patented feature of the Thermion Inc. system controls arc shorting. As the arc attempts to
short, a sensor detects a change in arc conditions, and the patented feature compensates,
recreating atomization. This feature has allowed continuous usage of 3/16" aluminum
and zinc wires producing over 40 lbs. and 150 lbs., per arc hour spray rate at a power
level of 400 amperes.
1.3.4 Remote Control of Power Source
The standard Thermion Inc. system must include a welding-type power source. All
functions of the system can be remotely controlled at the wire feeder; this allows the
power supply to be located remote from the work area. Refer to your power supply
manual for methods used to activate remote capabilities.