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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. NORDSON CORPORATION AMHERST, OHIO...
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Amherst, OH 44001 Notice This is a Nordson Corporation publication which is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Nordson Corporation. The information contained in this publication is subject to change without notice.
Safety Section 1 Safety This section contains general safety instructions for using your Nordson 1. Introduction equipment. Task- and equipment-specific warnings are included in other sections of this manual where appropriate. Note all warnings and follow all instructions carefully. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, death, or property damage.
It is the responsibility of the company operating the equipment to see that its personnel meet these requirements. A1EN−03−[SF−POWD]−4 Issued 11/95 E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved...
Unintended uses may result from taking the following actions: making changes to equipment that have not been recommended or described in this manual or using parts that are not genuine Nordson replacement parts failing to make sure that auxiliary equipment complies with approval...
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Allow ample room for maintenance, material supply container drop-off and loading, panel accessibility, and cover removal. If safety devices must be removed for installation, install them immediately after the work is completed and check them for proper functioning. A1EN−03−[SF−POWD]−4 Issued 11/95 E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved...
Wear shoes with conductive soles, such as leather, or use grounding straps to maintain a connection to ground when working with or around electrostatic equipment. A1EN−03−[SF−POWD]−4 Issued 11/95 E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved...
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High-pressure compressed air can be injected under the skin and cause serious injury or death. Treat all high-pressure fittings and hoses as if they could leak and cause injury. A1EN−03−[SF−POWD]−4 Issued 11/95 E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved...
Do not service or adjust any equipment unless another person trained in first aid and CPR is present. Use only genuine Nordson replacement parts. Using unapproved parts or making unapproved modifications to equipment may void agency approvals and create safety hazards.
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Keep high-voltage connection points clean and insulated with dielectric grease or oil. Check all ground connections periodically with a standard ohmmeter. Resistance to ground must not exceed one megohm. If arcing occurs, shut down the system immediately. A1EN−03−[SF−POWD]−4 Issued 11/95 E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved...
Read this information carefully and follow instructions. Dispose of equipment and materials used in operation and cleaning 10. Disposal according to your local regulations. A1EN−03−[SF−POWD]−4 Issued 11/95 E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved...
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1-10 Safety A1EN−03−[SF−POWD]−4 Issued 11/95 E 1995 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved...
10. Operator must be grounded to prevent shocks from static electricity. Floor surface must be conductive. Footwear and gloves must be static dissipative in accordance with ANSI Z41-1991 (or local codes). Continued on next page 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
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1.7 bar (25 psig). If you have any questions concerning this electrostatic spray equipment, call (800) 433-9319, and ask to speak with the Powder Systems Group Technical Service Department. Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
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Section 2 Description 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
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Description Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
Description Section 2 Description The Nordson Tribomatic II automatic purgeable powder spray gun uses 1. Introduction friction (the tribo effect) to electrostatically charge powder coating particles as they are forced through the gun by compressed air. The gun is used with a Tribomatic II controller and powder pump.
Must be used with one of the optional lance extensions described above. Powder feed hose, air tubing, spiral-cut Available in both metric and English ID and OD sizes and in bulk tubing, and hose clamps lengths. Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
PTFE if impact-fusion is a problem. white Nylon Yellowish Standard material for nylon guns. Use for spraying PTFE powders. Most organic white powders will impact-fuse to nylon. 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
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Description Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
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Section 3 Installation 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
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Installation Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
5. Make sure the M6 x 8 set screw (8) is tightened. 6. Rotate the gun to the desired position, then tighten the adjuster to lock the gun into position. 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
Use snap clamps to secure the hose to the diffuser and pump adapters. Wrap spiral-cut tubing around the hose where necessary to prevent it from kinking and cutting off the flow of powder. Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
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7. See Figure 3-2. Install the sprayhead (3) on the end of the charge module (2) with a twisting motion. 8. Adjust the gun-to-workpiece distance and position. 3720004A Fig. 3-3 Removing nozzle cone 1. Nozzle cone 2. Sprayhead base 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
Section 4 Operation 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
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Operation Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
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Keep the air velocity through the booth as close to the minimum required by law as practical without violating safety. 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
The resistance from part to ground, through the hangers and conveyor, must not exceed one megohm. For best results, the resistance should be less than 500 . Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
1. Introduction 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. Problem Page Powder does not flow when control unit turned on Powder puffing from gun Poor powder charging—no electrostatic wrap or adhesion...
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Flow-rate air pressure too low Increase flow-rate air pressure. powder flow Wet powder clogging system Check air filters, dryer, and powder supply. Service filters and/or dryer and change powder supply. Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
9. Threaded rod 14. Spring 4. Positioning ring 10. Spacing ring 15. Grounding ring 5. Body pins 11. Outlet wear sleeve 16. Ground stud 6. Outer wear sleeve 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
Discard the O-rings (3, 5). 4. Remove the outlet wear sleeve assembly (7) from the extension (6). Clean the body and extension with a clean, lint-free cloth. Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
Push the extension in and rotate it clockwise to lock it to the body. 7. Install the sprayhead and diffuser. Connect the powder feed tubing and diffuser air line. Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
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Fig. 6-5 Installing the inner and outer wear sleeve assembly 1. Body 3. Positioning ring 5. Extension 2. Inner and outer wear sleeve 4. Spacing ring assembly 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
Fig. 6-8 Installing the inner wear sleeve into the outer wear sleeve 1. Inner wear sleeve assembly 3. Outer wear sleeve 4. Spacing ring 2. Positioning ring 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
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Push the extension in and rotate it clockwise to lock it to the body. 7. Install the sprayhead and diffuser. Connect the powder feed tubing and diffuser air line. Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
Parts Section 7 Parts To order parts, call the Nordson Customer Service Center or your local 1. Introduction Nordson representative. Use this five-column parts list, and the accompanying illustration, to describe and locate parts correctly. Using the Illustrated Parts List Numbers in the Item column correspond to numbers that identify parts in illustrations following each parts list.
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NOTE A: Refer to Positioning and Spacing Ring Service Kit for ordering information. B: Please supply gun part number and serial number when ordering replacement body assembly. Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
Parts 2. PTFE Charge Module Parts (contd.) 3732003A Fig. 7-1 Charge module 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
631 209 Service kit, positioning and spacing rings 631 210 S Ring, positioning 631 220 S Ring, spacing 3732004A Fig. 7-2 Positioning and spacing ring service kit Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
S Screw, set, cup, M5 x 5, black 983 527 S Washer, flt, 0.344 x 1.125 x 0.063 981 708 S Screw, set, cup, M5 x 5, black 3720027A Fig. 8-1 Shur-Lok gun mount 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
Options See Figures 8-2, 8-3, and 8-4. Special sprayhead designs can be 2. Sprayheads requested. Contact Nordson Sverige AB, ICAB Division. Item Part Description Note 630 006 Sprayhead, adjustable 630 009 Sprayhead, expandable 630 010 Sprayhead, short 630 330 Sprayhead, fixed, 105 mm...
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Sprayhead, 2 row, 260 mm, 16 tubes NOTE A: Noted sprayheads include 630 017 cylindrical nozzles. B: Noted sprayheads include 630 340 cylindrical nozzles. Continued on next page 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
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Options 3720017A Fig. 8-3 Sprayheads (drawings not to scale) Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
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Sprayhead, cross, 45 deg, 500 mm NOTE A: Noted sprayheads include 630 017 cylindrical nozzles. B: Noted sprayheads include 630 340 cylindrical nozzles. 3720018A Fig. 8-4 Sprayheads (drawings not to scale) 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
Nozzle, 45 deg, 16-tube 630 389 Nozzle, 90 deg, 16-tube NOTE A: Noted nozzle is included on all 16-tube sprayheads. 3720022B Fig. 8-6 Sixteen-tube sprayhead nozzles (drawings not to scale) 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
S Nozzle, threaded, D 630 094 S Nozzle, threaded, C 630 095 S Nozzle, threaded, B 630 096 S Nozzle, 45 deg 630 097 S Nozzle, 90 deg Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
NOTE A: Select length desired when ordering replacement parts. B: A Tivar deflector with no holes is available. Order part 133 734. C: This part replaces the plug in the end of the outlet distributor. 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
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8-10 Options 6. Lance Extensions (contd.) 3721007A Fig. 8-7 Lance extensions Manual 37-32 303 815A E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
The mounting bar clamp is designed for 1-inch round or square tubing. Part Description Quantity 133 403 Bar, gun, Versa-Spray 3 ft. (90 cm) 3732006A Fig. 8-8 Gun mounting bar 303 815A Manual 37-32 E 1998 Nordson Corporation All rights reserved Issued 3/98...
630 598 Tubing, PVC, 6 mm OD, black NOTE A: Order in 1-meter increments from Nordson Sverige AB, ICAB Division. B: Order in 1-ft increments from Nordson Corporation, Amherst, Ohio. C: New and improved, for more uniform flow and less impact fusion.
8-14 Options Nordson Versa-Spray gun nozzles can be used on the Tribomatic II guns. 11. Versa-Spray Nozzles They must be installed on one of the optional lance extensions listed in this section. For more information, contact your Nordson representative, or refer to one of the following manuals for descriptions and part numbers.
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