Abstract: A color changer comprises a manifold assembly including first and second fluid outlet passages for supplying coating material to first and second devices, respectively, a coating material circulation line extending through the manifold assembly, and valves for selectively coupling the coating material circulation line to the fluid outlet passages for separately controlling flow of coating material from the circulation line to the first and second outlet passages. The valves are coupled to the manifold assembly. The valves are arranged in pairs, one valve of each pair disposed across a respective coating material outlet passage directly opposite the other valve of its respective pair. The manifold assembly comprises a plurality of segments which are joined together to form the manifold assembly.

Abstract: A rotary atomizer includes a passageway extending between, and coupling, the coating material cup and the interior of the atomizer, from an edge of which atomization occurs. The passageway initiates in the paint cup at a selected non-zero radius and terminates in the interior radially inwardly from the preselected radius. The passageway is angled both in the radial direction and tangentially. The tangential inclination is in a direction opposite the direction of revolution of the rotary atomizer.