{"id":79188,"date":"2024-04-10T08:02:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T13:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/industrialmachinerydigest.com\/?p=79188"},"modified":"2024-04-10T08:02:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T13:02:00","slug":"durr-adds-the-ecogun-as-man-dc-ec-to-its-range-of-manual-spray-guns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/industrialmachinerydigest.com\/fabrication\/sealants\/durr-adds-the-ecogun-as-man-dc-ec-to-its-range-of-manual-spray-guns\/","title":{"rendered":"D\u00fcrr adds the EcoGun AS MAN DC\/EC to its range of manual spray guns"},"content":{"rendered":"
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D\u00fcrr<\/a> is adding an electrostatic air spray gun (ESTA Gun) to its range of manual spray guns. The new\u00a0EcoGun AS MAN DC\/EC is a more sustainable way of painting, reducing overspray by about 40\u00a0percent. The spray gun comes in two versions, with direct or external charging. It is equally suitable for applying solvent and water-based paints, and its ergonomic handle and low weight make for comfortable work, even for extended periods.<\/p>\n

The new spray gun is ideal for applications where workpieces, such as tubes, rims, two-wheelers or train parts, are painted manually. The advantage here is the electrostatic charging of the paint and components. D\u00fcrr offers the spray gun in two versions: The\u00a0Eco<\/strong>Gun AS MAN DC (direct charging) has an electrode on the spray gun needle, which charges the paint and then applies it to a grounded component. The\u00a0Eco<\/strong>Gun AS MAN EC (external charging) positively charges the paint particles by passing them through an electrostatic field. A negatively charged workpiece then attracts these paint particles.<\/p>\n

Low paint consumption and reduced work time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Electrostatics reduce paint consumption because the attraction between the particles and the workpiece results in less overspray during the painting process. As a result, the\u00a0Eco<\/strong>Gun AS MAN DC\/EC consumes up to 40\u00a0percent less paint than conventional\u00a0air spray guns,\u00a0<\/strong>significantly reducing paint consumption costs. Simultaneously, the electrostatic charge accelerates the painting process by creating a so-called wrap-around effect. \u201cThe charged paint particles follow the electric field lines. As a result, it even reaches surfaces on the back of the workpiece,\u201d explains\u00a0Tom Reiner, a D\u00fcrr product engineer.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The maximum charging voltage for D\u00fcrr\u2019s new spray gun is -60\u00a0kV for the direct charging version and -30\u00a0kV for the external charging version, delivering a high level of transfer efficiency. An integrated high-voltage LED indicates the electrostatic voltage state during painting. However, the manual air spray gun can also be used without high voltage and achieves fine atomization and the same precise application in this state.<\/p>\n

Design optimized for comfort and functionality<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The EcoGun AS MAN DC\/EC\u2019s ergonomic handle and low weight make for comfortable work, even for extended periods.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The\u00a0Eco<\/strong>Gun AS MAN DC\/EC\u2019s optimized design offers additional comfort and functionality. The handle shape was adapted to the natural shape of the palm for easier and more ergonomic handling and to prevent slipping. The housing is made from composite materials to guarantee low weight and long service life. Additionally, maintenance is simple since the gun consists of just a few individual parts.<\/p>\n

From April 9-12, visitors at D\u00fcrr\u2019s booth at PaintExpo in Karlsruhe (hall 3, stand 3320) can hold the\u00a0Eco<\/strong>Gun AS MAN DC\/EC and learn more about this innovation. The manual spray gun is already available.<\/p>\n

About The D\u00fcrr Group<\/h2>\n

The D\u00fcrr Group has been established in the United States since 1970 and currently employs approximately 1,400 people. From the Campus with a state-of-art validation, testing, and training center in Southfield, MI, D\u00fcrr USA represents four of the five divisions. Paint and Final Assembly Systems offers equipment for painting and assembly processes, while Application Technology provides paint, sealants and adhesives application systems. D\u00fcrr\u2019s Clean Technology Systems division is leading in air pollution control, noise abatement systems, and battery electrode coating lines. D\u00fcrr has three locations in the US: D\u00fcrr Systems, Inc. in Southfield, MI, and De Pere, WI; Durr Universal, Inc. in Stoughton, WI. The subsidiary Schenck USA Corp., with headquarters in Deer Park, NY, and additional locations in Hudson, MA, and Southfield, MI, offers balancing machines, vibration and condition monitoring systems, spin testing and services for the aerospace, automotive and general industry. The customers of D\u00fcrr USA include automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturers, as well as their suppliers, and a diverse group of other industries like the chemical or wood industry. HOMAG Machinery North America operates the production facilities for HOMAG Group in Grand Rapids, MI, which is also the base for the sales and service company Stiles Machinery Inc. The HOMAG Group produces machinery and equipment for the woodworking industry.<\/p>\n

The D\u00fcrr Group is one of the world’s leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with particular expertise in the technology fields of automation, digitalization, and energy efficiency. Its products, systems, and services enable highly efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes \u2013 mainly in the automotive industry and for producers of furniture and timber houses, but also in sectors such as the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, medical devices, electrical engineering, and battery production\u00a0In 2023, the company generated sales of \u20ac4.6 billion. The D\u00fcrr Group has over 20,500 employees and 142 business locations in 32 countries, and it operates in the market with five divisions:<\/p>\n