Akzo Nobel is planning the introduction of a spray gun that they claim will apply paint and cure it at the same time.
Co-developed by Akzo Nobel’s Car Refinishes businesses and Belgian company EREA, the UV LED spray gun adds an ultraviolet light mounted to the spray gun that begins curing the company’s Sikkens Autoclear UV clearcoat the moment it hits the car.
The gun is being introduced to the European market this month and Akzo says it ensures a nearly instant cure of its ultraviolet clearcoat.
Jim Rees, Managing Director of Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes, said, “The system effectively eliminates half of the process steps and will help to drive greater profitability for our customers. The feedback we’ve had so far has been fantastic, so I’m optimistic this will now open the door to further opportunities.”
Akzo Nobel has patented the UV LED spray gun technology and will market the product, which EREA will manufacture, under the Akzo Nobel and EREA brand.
9 responses so far ↓
Ernest A. Wisniewski // May 14, 2009 at 9:20 am |
I am impresses with the system. I do have one question however, Why is the painter not wearing UV eye protection over his eyes. Is the system safe enough not to have to worry about OSHA coming in to repair shops and fining them? I tink it would be prudent to settle this before you print anymore pictures.
Richard Arnold // May 14, 2009 at 9:29 am |
Ernest – that is a good question. I will forward your question on to the Akzo Nobel people. We just thought it was an interesting news story so we posted it – but great question. We will try to get an answer.
Thanks – Richard (webmaster GCIA)
Merscher // May 16, 2009 at 7:44 am |
This sounds really like an innovation. Where can I get more technical details? I wonder how to avoid that the LEDs get contaminated with the clear coat? Do they really introduce the system this month?
Richard Arnold // May 17, 2009 at 2:19 pm |
Merscher – to learn more I suggest visited the Akzo Nobel website at http://www.akzonobel.com/ and then contact your local paint jobber who carries the line of paint.
Gary Alan Goel // June 11, 2009 at 10:17 pm |
We are currently trying to bring the uv cured systems into the bathtub refinishing arena for the professional bathtub refinishers association located at http://www.refinishersonline.com
We think UV coatings are safe and green for the bathtub refinishing industry. Since our industry pulls so much from the auto refinish industry I would greatly appreciate it if anyone who reads this could point us in the base coat for colors direction. The PBRA or Refinishers Online already has a clear and primer we like but the base coats and pigments seem to be the hardest colors to get. Please call us at 1-800-506-TUBS
Stephen Byrne // August 11, 2009 at 6:28 am |
I would be interested to know what the ATEX rating of the equipment is. As it is very close to the source of release it will have to be at least zone 1.
Richard Arnold // August 11, 2009 at 8:06 am |
Stephen – I suggest you contact AKZO directly. Visit their website at http://www.akzonobel.com/
Thanks – Richard – webmaster
The Refinishing Guru // August 12, 2009 at 1:37 am |
I was wondering the same thing regarding the lights and clear coat drying on them. Unless there is a air bleeding through the leds to push the coating away. It sure beats spraying then running over to grab a light. At least it looks good. We have learned to do base coats and clear coats with uv. Always a pleasure, http://www.refinishersonline.com
Tim Killam // November 9, 2009 at 9:25 am |
Where may I purchase this gun?