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AFS Hosts Powder Technology Day

AFS hosted a "Powder Technology Day" on a warm July afternoon.

Customers were greeted with a BBQ lunch, giveaways, and demonstrations of the latest Nordson equipment, including the new Encore technology. A Nordson representative was on-hand to answer questions, and powder suppliers showed off their products.

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AFS Announces Ratio-Check™ Precision Monitoring System

BECAUSE THE COST OF FAILURE IS TOO HIGH!

Features:
• Shuts down pumps when an off-ratio scenario is detected, sounding an alarm horn with red flashing light
• Complete shut-down at any off-ratio percentage desired
• Easy reset should an alarm occur
• Monitors ratio by volume on Graco Reactors and other plural-component pumps
• Continuous monitoring with LED readout of both A & B components
• Totals of both A & B per part or job
• System is completely installed at the pump controls for operator convenience
• Runs on 110-volt circuit
• Compact with meters attached directly to the pump system
• Hands-on start-up and training by trained field technicians available

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Nordson® Launches New Encore® Manual Powder Coating Systems

Now available from AFS, the revolutionary new Encore manual powder spray system is packed with features to provide unsurpassed operator control, coating capability and ease of use for an unprecedented level of coating performance on demand.

System features include:
• On-Gun controls and display
• One-hand powder flow adjustment or preset selection
• All-digital gun control interface
• Nordson patented Select Charge® technology
• True, closed-loop powder flow control
• Vibratory box or hopper feed
• High-efficiency pump

To read all the details, go here and click on "Powder Coating Equipment."

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Graco® Announces new line of air-spray guns, the AirPro®

With one of the best spray patterns in the industry, the NEW Graco AirPro gun offers improved atomization and transfer efficiency. With an ergonomic handle, the new design offers a lighter weight (410 grams) and better balance, making it easier to spray at a steady rate all day.

Reduced spray turbulence through a more-uniform airflow and enhanced atomization is achieved through a new line of material-specific aircaps. Available in both conventional and HVLP, pressure, siphon, or gravity-feed models, these new air spray guns offer versatile options for your every finishing need.

For all the details, go here and click on "Spray Guns".