Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for the spray-coating of the interior of a hollow body, one region of which, e.g. a seam, must receive a heavier coating than the remainder of the surface to be sprayed. A single spray coating operation is performed, in which a relatively heavy spray jet is concentrated on the seam and a relatively thin cloud of coating material is used to coat the entire interior surface of the body. Preferably, a cloud of electrostatically charged coating material is formed by an atomizer fed by a feed conduit from which a certain amount of coating material is diverted to be formed into the relatively highly concentrated spray jet directed at the seam. The relatively high-velocity particles of material of the spray jet which is concentrated onto the seam and the relatively low-velocity particles of material of the coating cloud together produce on the seam a thinner layer of material than would normally suffice and which, nonetheless, adheres well.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for the automatic coating of articles. The apparatus has a spray device controlled by a programmed control device. A transport device transports the articles along a predetermined path to a coating position and then away therefrom after coating. A sensor monitors the position of the article and generates signals representative thereof, preferably generating one signal each time the article moves a predetermined distance (e.g. 2 cm.) along the path. A second sensor generates additional signals to the control device when an article passes a predetermined point, also indicating which of several types of articles has been detected. The control device controls the spraying process responsive to these signals. If desired, portions of the article that are moved sequentially into the coating position can be sprayed in different manners, e.g. with the spray devices positioned or oriented differently, or using different coating materials, etc. The control device is preferably reprogrammable.

Abstract: The invention is a pressure regulator for gaseous and liquid fluids of the type comprising: a main valve disposed between an inlet and an outlet; a control pressure space, the pressure in which acts on the main valve body and which is preferably connected via a choke with the inlet and via a control valve with a vent; means for setting a desired value for the outlet pressure, which means urges the control valve body against a force due to the control pressure; and means for exerting a force on the main valve body proportional to the outlet pressure and directed against the force exerted thereon by the control pressure. In one embodiment, such a pressure regulator is used in a pneumatic conveyance device for a powdered to granulated bulk material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for the spraycoating of the interior of a hollow body, one region of which, e.g. a seam, must receive a heavier coating than the remainder of the surface to be sprayed. A single spray coating operation is performed, in which a relatively heavy spray jet is concentrated on the seam and a relatively thin cloud of coating material is used to coat the entire interior surface of the body. Preferably, a cloud of electrostatically charged coating material is formed by an atomizer fed by a feed conduit from which a certain amount of coating material is diverted to be formed into the relatively highly concentrated spray jet directed at the seam. The relatively high-velocity particles of material of the spray jet which is concentrated onto the seam and the relatively low-velocity particles of material of the coating cloud together produce on the seam a thinner layer of material than would normally suffice and which, nonetheless, adheres well.

Abstract: An atomizer has a channel through which material to be atomized, preferably comprising a transport gas and a powder, liquid or granular material, flows in a first direction. At or slightly downstream from the downstream end of the channel, preferably an atomizer gas is injected into the stream to be atomized, the injection occurring at an angle to the first direction. Preferably the atomizer gas is injected to impart a rotary motion to the stream. At the downstream end of the channel is a funnel-shaped outlet whose surface is so shaped that the stream can adhere to the interior surface of the outlet under the Coanda effect, producing an atomized cloud of transversely uniform density. A gas jacket may be used to control the shape of the cloud. The flow of both the atomizer gas and the gas forming the gas jacket is preferably adjustable in speed and direction.

Abstract: An electrostatic spray gun having an installed high-voltage generator, connected at its low-voltage side with an installed switch element for turning-on and turning-off the high-voltage generator. The spray gun further is provided with a flow channel for an atomizing gas, the flow channel being connected with a pressure line. A manually-operated closure valve is arranged in the flow channel. The switch element is structured as a flow-actuated or flow switch and is arranged in the flow channel and its movable contact is coupled with a closure element of a differential pressure valve arranged in the flow channel. In this way it is possible to only then turn-on the high-voltage generator when the atomizing gas flows in an undisturbed fashion through the flow channel. Disturbances in the flow of the atomizing gas, whether such be due to clogging of the nozzle at the spray gun, or due to a malfunction of the pressure source of the atomizing gas, thus automatically turn-off the high-voltage generator.

Abstract: An electrostatic coating gun in which there is mounted a high-voltage generator for powering charging electrodes arranged at the region of the gun muzzle. To improve maintenance of the high-voltage generator the latter is subdivided into modular-like circuit components which can be interconnected by means of detachable electrical connections and removably arranged in a chamber formed in the spray gun. The detachable electrical connections advantageously are in the form of plug connections and the chamber is preferably of elongate configuration and arranged parallel to the gun barrel in a gun body. The chamber can be closed at one end and at the other end can be closable by means of a cover.

Abstract: A cabin for an electrostatic powder coating installation comprising a filter communicating with an internal compartment or space of the cabin, the side of the filter facing away from such internal compartment being exposed to the action of a negative pressure. A cleaning device is operatively associated with the filter. The cleaning device and the filter are relatively movable with respect to one another. The filter is constructed as a rotatable filter drum arranged in a chamber bounding and connected with the internal compartment of the cabin. There also is provided a stationary suction nozzle spanning the filter drum along a generatrix or surface line, and the suction nozzle is connected via a separator with a suction blower.

Abstract: An apparatus for the electrostatic application of a coating material in the form of a liquid to articles or the like comprising a nozzle at the region of which there are provided at least two electrodes at which there is applied high-voltage of the same polarity but of different magnitude. The electrical field between the electrodes covers the nozzle opening in the form of a transverse field.

Abstract: A measuring arrangement for an apparatus for electrostatic coating of grounded objects for measuring the ground or earthing resistance thereof, and wherein the objects are moved past the apparatus. An electrode is arranged in front of the apparatus, viewed in the object conveying direction, and this electrode is intended to influence the electrical potential of the object without contacting the same. There is also provided a measuring circuit which is electrically coupled with such electrode or with an electrostatic or induction electrode also arranged in front of the apparatus.