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GM 3000AC
B_00001
OPERATING MANUAL
EDITION 05/2007
PART NO. DOC364831
4.5 JET PROCESS
4.5.1 AIRCOAT FLAT JET PROCESS
With the AirCoat process the spray material is atomized at a pressure of 3-12 MPa; 30-120
bar; 435-1740 psi. A soft, fl at spray is achieved with help of the AirCoat air, which has a pres-
sure of 0.05-0.25 MPa; 0.5-2.5 bar; 7.2-36 psi. The shaping air (C) provides the potential to
make the width of the spray jet larger and smaller.
Spray jet width adjustable
Atomizing air
Shaping air
Air cap
Advantages
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High painting capacity
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Low mist formation
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Good fi nish
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High-solids paints can easily be applied
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Adjustable spray fan.