ensutec Products GmbH presents the latest generation of airmatic atomization optimization. Scientific studies confirm the positive effect of the process on the gun air.
One of the parameters that has a decisive influence on the painting result is the gun air. It is well known that it must be free of dirt particles and silicones - as is the fact that the temperature of the gun air must be within a certain range. But there are other ways to optimize the gun air.
This is what ensutec Products GmbH has been working on for more than ten years with its airmatic atomization optimization. The system technology, which has been patented several times, combines various components as a modular system to optimize the painting process by processing the compressed air. Heating and air conditioning ensure that the user has consistently uniform temperature conditions for the atomization air throughout the year.
The core technology is a specially developed high-voltage unit (EMP unit), in which the atomizing air is passed through a neutral electric field, which creates a more homogeneous paint jet. "The droplet size distribution is more even, the jet width increases and at the same time the application efficiency increases," explains ensutec Managing Director Thomas Mayer. "The interaction of these components means not only an increase in surface quality but also a significant reduction in overspray, combined with paint savings that, according to our findings, can be up to 20 percent."
Two long-term users of airmatic technology, Identica Lehner in Weißenhorn and the Weserbergland paint center in Beverungen, have upgraded their systems to the latest airmatic atomization optimization. "We have been using airmatic technology since 2011," reports company co-owner Günther Lehner. By using the ensutec systems, Identica Lehner was already able to significantly improve the surface quality at that time and thus noticeably reduce the finishing effort.
"Of course we were immediately ready to test the latest generation of airmatic atomization optimization when it was offered to us," Günther Lehner continues. For him, the advantages of optimizing the gun air are reflected in excellent painting results. "We were able to paint entire hoods and roof surfaces, some of which only had a single grain of dust on them. The paint atomization is clearly noticeable and the clear coat relaxes better. The paint flow and paint level are excellent." Thanks to the optimized paint atomization and the higher application efficiency, the atomizer pressure was reduced by around 15 percent and the paint consumption by a further 10 percent.
Peter Wismach from the Weserbergland paint center also has clear words for the advantages of airmatic atomization optimization: "Our finishing work has decreased by 50 percent and we have made noticeable savings in paint material. In addition, the lower overspray rate means that significantly less paint ends up in the filters, so they have to be changed less often. The paints are easier to process overall and the new technology allows us to achieve a high surface quality in terms of flow, paint level, run formation and gloss level - and therefore significantly less polishing effort."
WITH SCIENTIFIC BLESSING
In cooperation with the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences and the automotive supplier BIX, ensutec's airmatic systems have been scientifically investigated in recent years and the effect and advantages of airmatic on both plastic and metal have been demonstrated in field tests.
It has been proven that the use of airmatic atomization optimization, regardless of the substrate, results in a more even droplet size distribution over a larger area of the spray jet. At the same time, the application efficiency increases when airmatic is switched on. Overspray is noticeably reduced. As a developer and manufacturer, ensutec presents the resulting further developments and new components of the extensive modular system to bodywork and repair paint shops. In addition to the proven EMP system, a newly developed compressed air heater is available for airmatic atomization optimization.