AERO Seminar Change the technology to reduce emissions Air emissions reduction opportunity
Air Emissions Reduction Opportunity (AERO) For Aircraft & Aerospace April 3, 2014 IN THIS SESSION Optimizing Your Equipment Performance Presented by: Jerry Fox
Goals This Session Help Fine-Tune Your Finishing Operations Provide Low Cost and Money Saving Solutions Educate on the Different Technologies Available and their Limitations Help Improve Quality Help Reduce Costs, Emissions & Waste Help Increase Profits Help Reduce Liability
The SYSTEM Air Filter Air Regulator Air Quick Disconnect (s) Air Hose Spray Gun (Applicator) Set Ups Potential Issues
Let s Start At the Wall Air Regulation and Filtration.
Quick Disconnect Air Fittings HVLP Guns Require High Volumes of Compressed Air to Work Properly
Now the Air Hose HVLP Guns Require High Volumes of Air To Deliver these high volumes, we need to be sure we are using the correct Hose. VOLUME is what we need. Hose I.D. (in.) Total psi Loss (psi.) Hose Pressure Drop (psi/ft.) 0.1875 327.3468 9.3528 0.25 72.1448 2.0613 0.375 8.5604 0.2446 0.5 1.8866 0.0539 0.625 0.5838 0.0167
Pinch Valves? Most Standard Pinch Valves ARE NOT designed for HVLP because of Air VOLUME Restriction
Now The Gun (Applicator) In Most all cases, you get what you pay for.. Disposable (Cheap) Applicators??? Different Technologies Available: In Order of Transfer Efficiency Lowest to Highest T.E. Conventional Air Spray Low Volume Medium Pressure AKA: Compliant, Trans Tech, Reduced Pressure, etc High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) Electrostatic (All Technologies)
Applicator (Continued) The 3 Prevalent Technologies Used In Repair HVLP LVMP Conventional NOTICE All Air Caps are VERY Similar in One Way
Air Caps No More Swapping
OLD Days Versus New Days When is a HVLP gun a TRUE HVLP Gun? A gun LABELED as an HVLP gun MUST be Equipped with all original parts, and operated with the Maximum Inlet pressure stated by the Manufacturer, OR You must Provide a Test Air Cap to Prove Compliance. (For Each Gun Model and Set up)
HVLP Fact or Fiction? Statement HVLP is more Transfer Efficient? HVLP is Limited ONLY by a Maximum of 10 PSI at the Air Cap. This has nothing to do with Transfer Efficiency. It is a GENERAL Statement Based on Testing with A Specific FLUID, at a Specific Flow Rate on A Specific Part used in TESTING. HVLP is Not Necessary Bad IF Used Properly
Compliance By Rule From EPA 40 CFR 63 HHHHHH Spray applied coatings must be applied with a high volume, low pressure (HVLP) spray gun, electrostatic application, airless or air assisted airless spray gun or an equivalent technology OR
From AQMD.gov/rules VII. ADDITION OF SPRAY EQUIPMENT TO APPROVED LIST The addition of new equipment to approved spray equipment lists contained in District coating rules requires a greater body of evidence than that required from individual facility operators. In general, multiple tests utilizing a range of coatings applied to a variety of substrates will be required to provide adequate documentation of transfer efficiency. Also, back to back testing against already approved equipment may be required for comparative purposes. Test methods will be determined on a case by case basis through mutual agreement between the manufacturer and District staff. Agreed upon test methods will be based primarily on the general principles specified herein for equipment users.
The COMPLIANT Gun (European Standard) Testing uses a the same materials, and specific test conditions but does not relate to atomizing air pressure, but rather test results. Bottom Line MANY HVLP Guns are used Improperly because of the 10 PSI Limitation
Reduce Costs & Improve Safety When asked Why they Use HVLP Equipment: Paint Technicians Responded - 52% Said we have to, or that s what they give us (This includes the What's? ) 18% Said it is the newest and best way. 12% Said it reduces overspray, or gets rid of the cloud Only 4% equated HVLP with actual COST or Savings.
Reducing YOUR Costs Proper Equipment Set Up AND Installation Proper USE of Equipment. Proper UNDERSTANDING of HVLP. Opportunities Available for Savings in Material use reductions. (Coatings and Solvents) Application Equipment Options and Potential Savings for YOU Cleaning Equipment Options and Potential Savings for YOU
Other SIMPLE VOC Reducing Ideas
OUR ANNUAL Tech Days. May 13 th and 14 th 2014 YOU Are Invited!
THANK YOU In our busy days, we sometimes forget to say Thank You. I would like to Thank You for attending this presentation and let you know, We Sincerely appreciate the opportunity to be of Service. Jerry Fox Spray Equipment and SERVICE Center, Inc.
AERO Seminar Change the technology to reduce emissions Air emissions reduction opportunity
Introducing the world s first and only LED attachment for paint spray guns: the Aurora
Background Original tool developed and designed in real world scenarios by real paint technicians The founders started LumaIII to become the leading manufacturer of innovative products in all corners of the refinishing industry Multiple prototypes were created and the final design was the Aurora
Intro: the Aurora First and only LED attachment that fits directly behind the nozzle of your spray gun Your paint booth quality illumination compacted into a 2.5 inch tool Allows paint technicians to visually check coverage AS YOU SPRAY Reduces error % and reduces materials used
Specifications:
Key Characteristics Illumination w/ color corrected LEDs First to develop a visual recognition - 50% overlap Check coverage AS YOU SPRAY
Benefits to Paint Techs Applicable to base, primers, and top coats Proven to reduce buffing time (if needed) Proven to reduce material costs Proven to reduce overall labor time Proven to see better under an aircraft wing
Questions?