Nordson Colormax Operator Card

Nordson Corporation
OPERATOR'S CARD
P/N 1015049B
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Colormax Powder Coating System
Color Change Process
Safety
WARNING: Allow only qualified personnel to
perform the following tasks. Follow the
safety instructions in this document and all
other related documentation.
Introduction
Types of Color Changes
There are two basic types of color changes:
Color Change
Type
Similar Shade When changing from either
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Different Shade When changing from either
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The color change process varies slightly depending
on which type of color change you are performing.
The time it takes to perform a different shade color
change will depend on how many spray guns are in
your system.
Definition
a light powder to another
light powder, or
a dark powder to another
dark powder
a light powder to a dark
powder, or
a dark powder to a light
powder
Conditions for an Effective Color Change
In order for the color change process to be effective,
the following conditions must be met:
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Keep spare sieve screens, Sure Max reclaim
receiver filters, and powder supply containers on
hand to allow quick replacement during color
change and thorough cleaning while the system is
coating parts.
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Operate the system in spray-to-reclaim mode
during normal operation.
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Keep the area around the booth clean to avoid
cross-contamination of powder.
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Condition the booth interior at least once each
week.
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