Electrostatic

Electrostatic technology negatively charges atomized paint particles so that they are attracted to a grounded work piece. An electrode is located at the tip of the electrostatic spray gun or atomizer. The paint is atomized as it moves past the electrode, and its particles become negatively charged. An electrostatic field is created between the electrode and the grounded work piece, and the spray is concentrated within it.

Further atomization is achieved as charged particles repel each other to form a fine cloud. As a result of electrostatic attraction, spray that would normally be lost as overspray, ends up on the back and sides of the work piece to produce a "wrap-around" effect.

As inventors of the electrostatic spray finishing process, ITW Finishing Technologies continues to refine it, building on years of proven technology and reliability , with special emphasis on air cap and fluid tip advances to help augment the overall electrostatic finishing process.