Electrostatic painting imparts atomized paint particles with electrical charges in order to provide an even coating of paint. Also called powder coating due to the material that is used, this process is used for painting metals and some plastics.
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An electrostatic field is created when an object or substance becomes either positively or negatively charged; when used in painting, electrostatic fields are used to control the behavior of paint droplets. The process is quick and cost efficient with less wasted paint resulting in a smooth, even finish; it can also reach efficiencies of up to 95%. When used in an assembly, machine or production line, electrostatic painting uses a conveyor with hooks that enters a room where the incoming parts are grounded or at an electrical charge that will attract the powder. An operator depresses the trigger on the spray gun to bring the powder from its source, through the hose and out the nozzle. Electrostatic painting requires spraying from only one side due to the electrical attraction and it is effective in coating hard to reach areas. This process is widely used by manufacturers who desire an even coat of paint that is not easily chipped or removed. Vehicle body panels, bike frames and filing cabinets are just a few objects that are painted electrostatically. This process is used in aircraft, automobile, spacecraft, construction, marine and military applications.
The first step of electrostatic painting is to mix the powder that will be used to coat the metal or plastic object. It can be given a positive charge through chemicals while the objects that will be painted are grounded through attached wiring. During direct charging, an electrode is immersed in the paint reservoir. The powder is then sprayed through a nozzle attachment and, if not already charged, comes into contact with an electrode tip in the spray gun itself through tribo charging, which uses the friction of the paint and the spray gun's barrel to gain a charge. In post-atomization charging, powder is charged by an electrode ring, mesh or grid as it exits the nozzle of the paint sprayer. As the charged powder is sprayed under pressure onto the surface of the object, the particles are repelled from each other and attracted towards the object that requires painting which has been given the opposite electrical charge. The attraction is so strong that if one side of a pole is painted, the paint will be drawn around to the other side. Once covered, the object is baked at temperatures of around 500°F to harden the powder coating into a type of plastic. The paint can be high gloss or matte with a very smooth and fine appearance without any runs, bubbles or drips. Electrostatic painting typically requires more extensive setup than other painting methods as well as special tools and powder coating equipment.
