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Document ID (ISN)39060
CIS number 83-13
ISSN - Serial title 0309-6866 - Fire Prevention
Year 1982
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Stew J.
Title Static electricity in coating processes
Bibliographic information July-Aug. 1982, No.151, p.22-26. Illus.
Abstract Fire hazards; fluid coating processes (compressed-air spraying high fluid-pressure airless atomising, electrostatic coating, disc atomising, dipping, etc.); dry powder coating (electrostatic spray guns, electrostatic fluidised beds); coating materials; hazards of static charges; precautions (earth monitoring; antistatic flooring in coating compartment; static elimination on coating equipment; paint/powder recovery systems); example of a plant for spraying aluminium coating on aluminium-alloy motor-car wheels (degreasing workpieces, maintaining earth contact, cleaning and maintenance).
Descriptors (primary) surface coating; static electricity; electrostatic coating; spray coating; fire hazards
Descriptors (secondary) powder coating; aluminium; dip coating; paint spraying; earthing; spray guns; static electricity elimination; motor vehicle industry; spray booths
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Fire and explosions
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Electricity
Surface treatment
Fires