Abstract: A sprayer intended for powder coating is provided with an annular friction charging channel (9) for electrostatic charging of the powder. The charging channel is defined partly by an inner longitudinal body (8) of non-conductive material, and partly by an outer tube (7) of the same material, there being disposed, extremely on the tube (7) an electric conductor (13, 14). To improve the charging of the powder and prevent discharging in the sprayer, there is provided centrally within the longitudinal body (8) a longitudinal electric conductor (11) which is electrically connected to the outer conductor (13, 14). The outer conductor (14) is of a length and constructional design which encloses the entire sprayer and the inner conductor (11) extends throughout the entire length of the channel (9).

Abstract: A powder sprayer for the powder coating of an object is provided with an annular charging channel (9) for electrostatic charging of the powder. The channel is defined by an inner, longitudinal rod (8) and an outer tube, (7), both being manufactured of electrically insulating material. The rod (8) is centered in the tube (7) by means of spacer and turbulence members (10) with vanes which are obliquely inclined or helically configurated in relation to the longitudinal direction of the sprayer. In order to improve the charging and blending of the powder, the turbulators (10) are arranged pair-wise after one another, each with a plurality of vanes which are distributed about the rod (8) so that through flow channels are formed between the vanes.

Abstract: A spray booth includes a housing having an internal surface with an opening through which are passed objects to be coated. First and second guides are positioned at opposed ends of the housing. A suction device is movable within the housing and includes an inlet opening facing the internal surface for sucking-in spray material which has not adhered to the object being sprayed. The suction device includes end portions which are guided by the first and second guides during its movement. The inlet surface extends across substantially the entire width of the internal surface between the guide-carrying ends of the housing. A drive mechanism is operably connected to the end portions of the suction device for moving the latter within the housing.