AUTOJET ® PRECISION SPRAY CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRIAL COATING APPLICATIONS

THE SECRET TO UNIFORM COATING: PRECISION SPRAY CONTROL Applying coatings and release agents can be challenging. In order to achieve uniform coating, processors have often tolerated the waste of costly coatings, misting, excessive maintenance downtime, high scrap rates and more. Now there is a way to eliminate all those problems and apply the exact amount of coating required directly on the target – even when using high-viscosity coatings. AutoJet® Precision Spray Control Systems provide unmatched accuracy to ensure uniform coating with minimal waste. In the pages that follow, you will learn more...

TABLE OF CONTENTS page AUTOJET® PRECISION SPRAY CONTROL SYSTEMS OVERVIEW ACHIEVING RESULTS WITH AUTOJET PRECISION SPRAY CONTROL SYSTEMS IS YOUR COATING SPRAYABLE? The answer to this question is, almost always, yes. We have a proven track record of using spray technology to apply just about every coating including viscous wax, oils, gels and more. The best way to determine if your coating is sprayable is with a proof-of-concept test in our spray laboratories. Here’s a partial list of coatings being successfully applied with spray technology: • Adhesives/glue • Alcohol (Zone 1 version only) • Lignin...

AUTOJET® PRECISION SPRAY CONTROL SYSTEMS OVERVIEW: SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE AutoJet® Precision Spray Control Systems consist of PulsaJet® automatic spray nozzles and an AutoJet spray controller. Many systems also include a spray manifold. These systems use Precision Spray Control (PSC) to ensure coatings are applied consistently, uniformly and with minimal waste even when conveyor line speed changes. PSC uses an AutoJet spray controller to turn electrically-actuated PulsaJet nozzles on and off very quickly to control flow rate. The cycling is so fast that the flow often appears to be constant. Flow...

HOW PRECISION SPRAY CONTROL WORKS Electrically-actuated spray nozzles are turned on and off very quickly to control flow rate. This cycling is so fast that the flow often appears to be constant. With traditional nozzles, flow rate adjustments require a change in pressure. Changing pressure also changes the nozzle's spray angle/coverage and drop size. With PSC, pressure remains constant enabling flow rate changes without changes in spray performance. NOZZLES SPRAYING 90% OF THE TIME • Eliminates maintenance time to clean excess coating from equipment and/or floor due • Improves worker safety by...

PulsaJet® nozzles and an AutoJet® spray controller are required to achieve PSC. Many systems include a spray manifold as well to ensure proper fluid delivery to the nozzle. A wide range of nozzle, controller and manifold options are available so performance can be tailored to the specifics of the coating viscosity and desired level of automation. Zone control panels can be added to any PSC system. This allows nozzles to be turned off as needed to accommodate different products or sheet widths. Three versions are available: manual, digital and digital with timer. PULSAJET NOZZLES: • Available...

z°nine Panel - Digital • Manual version allows up to eight spray zones to be created. One toggle switch controls each zone and each zone can consist of multiple nozzles. The number of nozzles per zone is determined by the driver capacity of the controller • Digital version provides similar performance to the manual version but it is designed for operation with an external control system • Digital version with timer offers the greatest operating flexibility. Users can set the delay and spray times of the nozzles in each zone to ensure nozzles spray only when the target is in the proper position...

ACHIEVING RESULTS WITH AUTOJET® PRECISION SPRAY CONTROL SYSTEMS 80,000 POUNDS OF MONTHLY REWORK ELIMINATED WITH NEW SPRAY SYSTEM NEW SPRAY SYSTEM HELPS REDUCE SCRAP BY 75% Problem: An aluminum producer was using flat spray nozzles mounted on a header to apply oil to strip to facilitate forming and help prevent corrosion. The nozzles sprayed the same amount of oil continuously. Changes in line speed resulted in over- and under-application problems. Coil rejection rates were high. Problem: A glass manufacturer needed to apply a thin coating of zinc citrate on flat glass while it was on the float...

SEE MORE DETAILS ON THESE & DOZENS MORE RESULTS STORIES AT spray.com/results AUTOMATED SPRAY SYSTEM LOWERS OPERATING COSTS AND IMPROVES PRODUCT QUALITY TISSUE PRODUCT MANUFACTURER REDUCES OPERATING EXPENSES AND REDUCES WASTE STREAM Problem: A manufacturer of high-quality, custom-dyed textiles needed to control the amount of moisture in the fabric to ensure proper dyeing and finishing. Spinning discs were being used to apply water, but the droplet size and coverage were inconsistent. In addition, frequent disc breakdowns caused excessive downtime and reduced production time. Problem: A commercial...

System control options range from simple to sophisticated and offer Precision Spray Control. Choose the level of automation best suited to your operation. AUTOJET MODEL 1550+ MODULAR SPRAY SYSTEM:BASIC CONTROL • Automatic on/off control and Precision Spray Control of up to eight PulsaJet® nozzles • Self-contained unit - set-up takes minutes • Wetted parts available with food contact materials of construction • Equipped with a pump, a pressure pot or without any integrated liquid supply • Touch screen HMI with diagnostic screens for easy user control and troubleshooting • Precision Spray Control...

Optional zone control to turn individual nozzles in a manifold on/off Precision Spray Control ensures uniform coverage and accurate flow rate adjustments based on line speed Integrates easily with other plant control systems Available with food contact materials of construction Touch screen HMI with diagnostic screens for easy user control and troubleshooting • Automatic control of up to 16 PulsaJet® nozzles • Cycles PulsaJet nozzles up to 50% faster to ensure uniform coverage of conveyors and moving objects at even faster line speeds • Operates PulsaJet nozzles at up to 250% higher pressure...