In various painting and coating applications, it is important to remove dust particles from surfaces before applying the coating. This is done to achieve optimal quality. Dust particles that are not removed can become trapped in paint and varnish layers, leading to losses in quality and efficiency. Removing dust particles using conventional methods such as wiping with a cloth or blowing with compressed air is not always sufficient. If static electricity is a factor, other measures are necessary.
Conventional cleaning methods such as rubbing and brushing can exacerbate the dust problem. Plastics, in particular, tend to accumulate static electricity, and rubbing increases this charge. Therefore, it is important to eliminate static charges and thus prevent dust particles from attracting the surface to be painted.
One Simco-Ion ion spray gun It fulfills both tasks here: discharge and cleaning. It is a flexible and efficient solution for removing both charges and dust particles in a single treatment. Simco-Ion therefore recommends always using an ion spray gun before spray painting a surface.
Why use ionized air and not just compressed air?
Removing dust particles from a surface with compressed air without ionizing air is highly ineffective. Compressed air—just like wiping the surface with a dry cloth—creates a new static charge, which increases the attraction of dust particles. Much more air and pressure are needed to move the dust particles. Furthermore, as the dust particles escape the airflow, they are easily pulled back from the surface. In short: the dust is only moved, not removed!
Cleaning with ionized air
Using ionized air to blow away dust particles neutralizes the static charges on the dust particles and the target surface. Afterwards, there is virtually no attraction between the surface and the dust particles. The dust particles are carried by the air and effectively removed from the surface. The surface remains neutral and no longer attracts dust.
With the introduction of the new 24V air pistol Cleanflex Easy Simco increases flexibility and safety by eliminating the need for high-voltage cables. The Cleanflex Easy is a high-quality ion spray gun designed for cleaning and neutralizing in harsh production environments. Specifically designed for the automotive industry, the Cleanflex Easy is constructed from silicone-free materials and components. Standard features include a 24V DC input voltage with an integrated power supply, a lightweight and ergonomic design, a full-hand trigger, a 70-degree adjustable nozzle, low noise and reduced air consumption, hand and pull-down triggers, an LED indicator, and automatic on/off ionization.
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