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Nordson Kinetix Customer Product Manual

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Kinetix
Electrostatic Spray Gun
Manual Air-Assisted Airless
Customer Product Manual
Part 334591-04
Issued 6/19
For parts and technical support, call the Industrial Coating
Systems Customer Support Center at (800) 433-9319 or
contact your local Nordson representative.
This document is subject to change without notice.
Check http://emanuals.nordson.com for the latest version.
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NORDSON CORPORATION • AMHERST, OHIO • USA

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  • Page 1 For parts and technical support, call the Industrial Coating Systems Customer Support Center at (800) 433-9319 or contact your local Nordson representative. This document is subject to change without notice. Check http://emanuals.nordson.com for the latest version. APPROVED NORDSON CORPORATION • AMHERST, OHIO • USA...
  • Page 2 Viton is a registered trademark of E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company. Notice This is a Nordson Corporation publication which is protected by copyright. Original copyright date 2000. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Nordson Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..........Multi-Component Coatings ......Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 4 Service Illustration and Notes ......7-20 Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 5 Using the Illustrated Parts List ......Kinetix Air-Assisted Airless Manual Electrostatic Spray Gun . . .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Regulations and Approvals Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which it is used. Any approvals obtained for Nordson equipment will be voided if instructions for installation, operation, and service are not followed. Part 334591-04...

  • Page 8: Personal Safety

    If you suffer a fluid injection injury, seek medical care immediately. If possible, provide a copy of the MSDS for the injected fluid to the health care provider. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 9: Fire Safety

    Do not smoke, weld, grind, or use open flames where flammable materials are being used or stored. Do not heat materials to temperatures above those recommended by the manufacturer. Make sure heat monitoring and limiting devices are working properly. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 10: Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvent Hazards

    Clean, maintain, test, and repair equipment according to the instructions in your equipment documentation. Use only replacement parts that are designed for use with original equipment. Contact your Nordson representative for parts information and advice. Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvent Hazards Do not use halogenated hydrocarbon solvents in a pressurized system that contains aluminum components.

  • Page 11: Safety Label

    Failure to observe this warning could result in an injection injury. WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect and lockout input power to equipment before servicing. Failure to observe this warning may result in personal injury or death. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 12 Safety Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 13: Description

    Description Introduction See Figure 2-1. The Kinetix air-assisted airless (AAA) manual electrostatic spray gun electrostatically charges and sprays liquid coatings. The spray gun is controlled by and contains an internal multiplier which is user-replaceable. The spray gun is non-circulating and can be used with heated and unheated non-circulating spray systems.

  • Page 14: Air-Assisted Airless Description

    NOTE: The seals in the spray gun are compatible with most coatings. If the coating material you use damages the seals, contact your Nordson Corporation representative for compatible replacements. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 15: Theory Of Operation

    Restrictors are pre-atomization devices that do not normally reduce flow, but aid in atomization and tend to reduce the pattern width. If a restrictor is used, the nozzle gasket is removed and replaced with a restrictor. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 16 9. Atomization air inlet 14. Ball tip 4. Extension 10. Fluid supply hose 15. Atomization air core 5. LED voltage indicator 11. Trigger lock 16. Atomizing air adjust valve knob 6. kV actuator switch Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 17: Installation

    PTFE retaining washer for your application. For assistance in selecting the appropriate nozzle and restrictor for your application, contact your Nordson Corporation representative. make sure you have high-pressure fluid hoses of the correct length, ID, and materials.

  • Page 18: Typical Air-Assisted Airless System

    3. Heater (as required) 9. Fluid supply line 14. Control unit 4. Pump 10. Drain rod 15. Gun cable 5. Air lubricator 11. Drain valve 16. Air supply out (to spray gun) 6. Air regulator Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 19: Air And Fluid Hose Connections

    Installation Air and Fluid Hose Connections Spray gun fittings accept standard Nordson hoses. Air Hose The air hoses supplying air to the spray gun should be no longer than 7.62 m (25 ft). Limit the number of restrictions in the air supply lines and hoses to provide maximum air flow.
  • Page 20 Resistivity Range for Coatings Current Draw Through a One Foot Length of 0.25−in. ID Fluid Tube vs. Coating Resistivity Coating Resistivity (Megohms) Figure 3-3 Current Draw through a One Foot Length of 0.25-in. ID Fluid Tube Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Fluid Hose

    Connect the gun able connector (3) to the POWER OUTPUT or GUN OUTPUT receptacle (2) on the back of the gun control unit (1). Figure 3-4 Gun Cable Installation 1. Gun control unit 3. Cableconnector 4. Gun cable 2. Gun cable receptacle Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 22: Securing The Hoses And Cables

    NOTE: Restrictors are devices that help atomize fluids. They do not normally reduce the fluid flow but tend to reduce pattern widths. 1. Turn off the power supply. Ground the spray gun electrode to remove any residual charge Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 23 NOTE: The airless air cap screws into the retaining ring and rests in a groove in the ring that lets it rotate freely. Do not overtighten the cap. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 24 Installation Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 25: Operation

    WARNING: The spray gun includes a trigger lock. Engage the trigger lock to prevent accidental triggering of the gun and possible injection injuries. Failure to observe this warning may result in injury. NOTE: Read this entire section before performing any procedures. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 26: Daily Startup

    4. Turn on the fluid heater(s), if used. Refer to your heater manual for operating instructions. Do not exceed 82 _C (180 _F). 5. Turn on the spray booth exhaust fans. 6. Check the fluid-delivery system for leaks. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 27: Spray Pattern And Atomization Adjustments

    Adjust the fluid pressure to obtain the desired atomization and spray pattern. Refer to Spray Pattern and Atomization Adjustments. 9. Use a Nordson kV meter to read the maximum kV output of the multiplier. Use this information and the values from Electrostatic Troubleshooting on page 6-4 as a baseline when troubleshooting the electrostatic system.

  • Page 28: Shutdown

    NOTE: Leaving the coating material in the spray gun longer than the indicated pot-life may clog the spray gun and require disassembly and replacement of major spray gun components. Refer to the coating material pot-life information to determine the proper shutdown procedures. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    2. Trigger the spray gun into the booth or a grounded waste container to relieve any residual pressure. Lock the trigger. 3. Turn off the control unit and ground the spray gun electrode to remove residual charge. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 30 Cleaning with conductive solvents can result in carbon tracking and loss of kV. CAUTION: Use only a Nordson cleaning brush to clean the fluid tip and cap. Using metal tools will damage the fluid tip and air cap, causing faulty spray patterns.

  • Page 31: Periodically

    6. Unlock the trigger and trigger the spray gun into a suitably grounded container. Allow solvent to flow until it runs clear. 7. Turn off the solvent supply and relieve the pressure. Disconnect the fluid hose(s). Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 32: Routine Cleaning

    1. Remove the fluid tip. 2. Disconnect the air hose and fluid hose(s). CAUTION: Use only a Nordson cleaning brush to clean the fluid tip and cap. Using metal tools will damage the fluid tip and air cap, causing faulty spray patterns.

  • Page 33: Electrostatic System Checks

    Maintenance Electrostatic System Checks Use a Nordson non-loading kV meter to perform checks on the electrostatic system, and a megohm meter to check the resistance values on the spray gun. These checks ensure that the operator, electrostatic spray gun, electrostatic power supply, and all conductive material within the spray area are connected to a true earth ground.
  • Page 34 Maintenance Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    These procedures cover only the most common problems that you may encounter. If you cannot solve the problem with the information given here, contact your local Nordson representative for help. This section contains troubleshooting procedures for common spray gun problems;...

  • Page 36: Common Problems

    Slowly raise the fluid pressure. Do not exceed the fluid pressure rating. Fluid too viscous Lower the viscosity by adding solvent or increasing the fluid temperature. Continued... Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 37: Spray Pattern/Film Build Troubleshooting

    Tails in pattern (3) Fluid pressure too low Increase the fluid pressure. Atomization air pressure too low Increase the atomization air pressure. Fluttering or spitting Irregular pattern Tails in pattern Figure 6-1 Common Spray Pattern Faults Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 38: Electrostatic Troubleshooting

    33.3−36.8 megohms at 500 volts. Malfunctioning gun control unit Check for 21 Vdc between pins 2 and 3 (gun end of cable). Refer to Gun Cable Continuity Check on page 6-6. Continued... Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 39: Multiplier Continuity And Resistance Check

    NOTE: Diodes require proper polarity for reading. If the multiplier does not measure correctly, replace the multiplier. Refer to Multiplier Replacement on page 7-14. Figure 6-2 Multiplier Continuity and Resistance Check 1. Pins 2. Contact spring Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 40: Gun Cable Continuity Check

    NOTE: If the continuity check fails make sure the kV on/off switch is in the on position. Table 6-1 Spray Gun Cable Continuity Check Power Supply Spray Gun Connector Position Connector ⎯ Open Closed Closed Closed ⎯ Open Bracket Closed Figure 6-3 Gun Cable Continuity Check Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 41: Repair

    Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury. WARNING: Use only Nordson replacement parts to repair the spray gun. Deviating from the repair instructions, using unauthorized parts, or making unathorized modifications can result in personal injury or death and/or the loss of approvals by agencies such as Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) or the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

  • Page 42: Tools/Supplies Required

    2. Flush the fluid-delivery system, hoses, and spray gun. 3. Turn off the fluid-delivery system. Relieve system fluid pressures. Point the spray gun into the booth or grounded container and activate it to relieve any residual pressure. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 43 Nozzle, Restrictor, and Fluid Tip Replacement 1. Retaining ring 6. O-ring B. Gasket or gasket with restrictor 2. Airless air cap 15. Ball tip C. Electrode 3. Fluid tip A. Nozzle D. PTFE retaining washer 4. Conductive back-up ring Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 44: Trigger Lock Replacement

    5. Unscrew the old air inlet fitting/coupling (31) from the handle base and replace it with a new air inlet fitting/coupling. Lubricate the O-ring (56) with O-ring grease. 6. Screw the end of the air inlet fitting/coupling into the handle base. Tighten the fitting finger-tight. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 45 52. Screws A. Ground bracket 31. Air inlet fitting/coupling 54. Set screw B. Cable connector 41. Screws 55. Atomizing air adjust valve knob C. Multiplier connector 45. Back cover 56. O-ring D. Fluid hose fitting Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 46: Ball Tip And Packing Cartridge Replacement

    CAUTION: Do not overtighten threaded parts. Failure to observe this caution will result in equipment damage. The Kinetix spray gun is shipped with the standard gold packing cartridge. This durable packing cartridge is appropriate for most coating materials. Use the optional PTFE packing cartridge with harsh chemical solvents such as MEK.
  • Page 47 24. Puller 38. Face-seal O-rings 8. Socket-head screws 25. Packing cartridge spring 52. Screw 9. Large face-seal O-ring 28. Pivot screws A. Ground bracket 10. Multiplier 29. Trigger B. Fluid hose fitting 19. Handle Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 48: Ball Tip And Packing Cartridge Removal

    Ball Tip and Packing Cartridge Replacement 15. Ball tip 20. Pull shaft 24. Puller 16. O-ring 22. Sleeve retainer A. Connecting wire 17. Back-up ring 23. Packing cartridge retainer B. Puller fitting 18. Packing cartridge Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 49: Ball Tip And Packing Cartridge Installation

    8. Wipe off excess dielectric grease. 9. Apply a removable threadlocking adhesive to the threads of the shaft and screw the puller onto the pull shaft. 10. Re-assemble the spray gun. Refer to Spray Gun Assembly on page 7-10. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 50: Spray Gun Assembly

    Restrictor, and Fluid Tip Replacement on page 7-2. 8. Secure the fluid hose within the ground bracket (A) with the two screws (52) and turn on the fluid delivery system. 9. Turn on the gun control unit. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 51: Atomizing Air Adjust Valve Replacement

    (41). Tighten the screws to 0.9−1.13 N•m (8−10 in.-lb). 7. Secure the fluid hose within the ground bracket (A) with the two screws (52). 8. Install the atomizing air adjust valve knob on the valve and tighten its set screw. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 52 38. O-ring 50. Spring A. Ground bracket 40. Atomizing air adjust valve 51. Air valve stem B. Cable connector 41. Screws 52. Screws C. Multiplier connector 45. Back cover 53. O-ring D. Fluid hose fitting Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 53: Air Valve Replacement

    3. Push the air valve stem back and forth through the U-cup several times. Pull the spring and air valve stem back out of the bore. If the U-cup seal comes out with the valve stem, install it and seat it. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 54: Multiplier Replacement

    7. Remove the screw (14) securing the heat sink bracket (12) to the handle. CAUTION: Do not pull the multiplier out of the spray gun handle by its wires. 8. Pull the multiplier (10) out of the handle (19). Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 55 55. Atomizing air adjust valve knob 11. Contact spring 30. Screws A. Ground bracket 12. Heat sink bracket 41. Screws B. Cable connector 13. Screws 45. Back cover C. Mulitiplier connector 14. Screw 54. Set screw D. Dielectric grease Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 56: Multiplier Installation

    3. Loosen the set screw (54) in the atomizing air adjust valve knob (55) with a -in. hex wrench. Remove the knob from the valve. 4. Remove the screws (41, 30) to remove the back cover (45) and the ground bracket from the handle. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 57 32. Gun cable 45. Back cover B. Cable connector 33. Actuator switch 52. Screws C. Multiplier connector 34. Washer 54. Set screws D. Fluid hose fitting 35. Screws 55. Atomizing air adjust valve knob Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 58: Cable Installation

    (C) and screw the retaining nut into the extension and tighten turn past hand tight. Do not overtighten. 10. Secure the fluid hose within the ground bracket (A) with the two screws (52). Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 59 7-19 Repair Figure 7-10 Fluid Supply Hose Replacement 16. O-ring B. Fluid hose fitting 52. Screws C. Retaining nut A. Ground bracket D. Extension fluid inlet boss Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 60: Service Illustration And Notes

    7-20 Repair Service Illustration and Notes Use Figure 7-11 and Table 7-1 as a quick reference for the service notes to assemble the spray gun. Figure 7-11 Spray Gun Service Notes Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 61 Make sure the cable is snapped into the ribbed slots in the back of the handle. A removable threadlocking adhesive can be applied to the threads of the ball tip if there are problems with the ball tip backing out. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 62 7-22 Repair Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 63: Parts

    A dash (—) is used when the part number applies to all parts in the illustration. The number in the Part column is the Nordson Corporation part number. A series of dashes in this column (- - - - - -) means the part cannot be ordered separately.

  • Page 64: Kinetix Air-Assisted Airless Manual Electrostatic Spray Gun

    B: Included in Perlast fluid seal service kit 336679. Refer to Perlast Fluid Seal on page 8-6. C: Included in air seal service kit 336634. Refer to Air Seal on page 8-7. D: The optional ball tip kit 336637 may improve performance in some applications. Contact your Nordson representative for more information.
  • Page 65 Parts Figure 8-25 Kinetix Air-Assisted Airless Manual Electrostatic Spray Gun Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 66 S SCREW, cross recess, pan, #8-32 x 0.375-in., stainless steel, A-286 973505 S COUPLING, in., brass 336462 S CABLE, Kinetix, manual, 50 ft, 5 conductor 336466 S CABLE, Kinetix, manual, 100 ft, 5 conductor 132336 S ACTUATOR switch 983113 S LOCK WASHER, split, 2, steel, zinc 981915 S SCREW, pan head, #2-56 x 0.375 in., slotted,...
  • Page 67 Parts Figure 8-25 Kinetix Air-Assisted Airless Manual Electrostatic Spray Gun Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 68: Adhesives, Sealants, And Lubricants

    Item Part Description Quantity Note — 336679 PERLAST FLUID SEAL KIT, gun, Kinetix 336569 S BACKUP RING, conductive, 0.39-in ID x 0.045 in.-thick, cut 336678 S O-RING, Perlast, 0.375 x 0.50 x 0.063 in. 336677 S O-RING, Perlast, 0.25 x 0.375 x 0.063 in.

  • Page 69: Air Seal

    S STEM, air valve, trigger assembly Packing Cartridge NOTE: The Kinetix spray gun is shipped with the standard gold packing cartridge, which is appropriate for most coating materials. An optional PTFE packing cartridge, part 1089862, is available if you are spraying harsh chemical solvents such as MEK.

  • Page 70: Optional Hotpaint Fluid Seal

    Parts Optional Hotpaint Fluid Seal The standard fluid seal O-rings for all Kinetix products provide solvent resistance. If a particular application does not require solvent resistance then the hotpaint seal kit can be used instead. These O-rings should not be...

  • Page 71: Recommended Spare Parts

    NOTE A: Fluid seal kit 336679 is standard, fluid seal kit 336633 is optional. B: The Kinetix spray gun is shipped standard with the gold packing cartridge. This durable packing cartridge is appropriate for most coating materials. Use the optional PTFE packing cartridge with harsh chemical solvents such as MEK.
  • Page 72 8-10 Parts Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    NOTE: Supply air must be particulate free (5 microns maximum) and oil free. Use coalescing-type air filters. Air Hose Requirements Air Hose Metric English Length 7.62 m 25 ft Available ID 9.53 mm 7.94 mm Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...

  • Page 74: Standard Fitting Sizes

    Conductivity Range For optimum electrostatics coating resistivity the conductivity range should be greater than 25 megohms/cm. Approvals This spray gun has met the requirements for FM approval. Part 334591-04 E 2019 Nordson Corporation...
  • Page 75 For more information on this spray gun refer to manual 334597 at http://emanuals.nordson.com/finishing/ NOTE: Fluid tips and air caps are sold separately. Refer to the product manual or to the Kinetix Air Spray and KVLP Fluid Tip and Air Cap Selection Charts.
  • Page 76 ® Kinetix Air-Assisted Airless Manual Spray Gun Service Kits and Parts Refer to Kinetix Gun Manual 334591 for complete service and parts information. For parts and technical support call (800) 433-9319. Refer to reverse for 336643 nozzle installation Extension parts...
  • Page 77 Air hose, 3/8 in. ID, with 1/4 NPTF fittings, 100 ft 336738 Kinetix, Nordson, and the Nordson logo are registered trademarks of Nordson Corporation. MagnaLube is a registered trademark of General Magnaplate Corporation. Perlast is a registered trademark of Precision Polymer Engineering Limited Company.

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