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Safety on the Shop Floor in the Paint Industry: Preventing Accidents through Proper Guidance and Installation

In the paint industry, where potentially hazardous substances such as paints, solvents and spray equipment are handled on a daily basis, it is essential to prevent accidents. It is important not only to react when an incident occurs, but more importantly to be proactive in preventing accidents. Workers who receive the right guidance and training are less likely to need 112, and installing and maintaining the right components in the right way can significantly reduce the likelihood of an emergency. This article discusses how preventing accidents in the paint industry can be effectively achieved through proper training, careful installation and constant vigilance.

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RSI in paint spraying: causes, symptoms and effective prevention

In the paint industry, paint spraying is often performed in prolonged, repetitive movements, creating a risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI). This condition can cause various forms of physical complaints, ranging from pain and stiffness to muscle weakness and numbness. Paint sprayers who work daily with heavy equipment or unfavourable working postures are particularly at risk. In this article, we explain how RSI occurs in paint spraying, what symptoms it can cause and how to prevent it. With the right knowledge and preventive measures, paint sprayers can stay healthy and productive.

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Rotational Nebulisation or bell application: A Revolutionary Spraying Technique in Modern Industry

Rotational atomisation has taken an important place in industrial paint processes in recent years. This innovative technique offers unique advantages that set it apart from traditional spraying methods.

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Low-pressure Nebulisation Technology: An Informative Overview

Several technologies exist within the low-pressure paint spray application segment, each offering specific advantages depending on the application. Choosing the right technology determines results, efficiency and production speed.

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Low-pressure atomisation

When applying paint or coatings, there are several techniques that affect effectiveness, speed and precision. One is low-pressure atomisation, a technique in which paint or another liquid is applied via an air nozzle. This technique is especially popular for spraying thin layers and for applications that require higher control and finish.

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High-pressure atomisation: the power of Airless and Air Assisted Airless spraying techniques

The paint and coatings industry is all about precision and efficiency. One of the most widely used techniques for applying paint quickly and evenly is high-pressure atomisation, also known as Airless and Air Assisted Airless spray applications. This technology allows paint and other liquids to be sprayed with high pressure and precision, ensuring good, fast and effective results, when treating large areas or thick layers of paint.

In this article, we explain how this application method works, why it is so effective, and for which applications it is best suited.

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Did you know that the chocolate on the Pralines can be sprayed for your sweetheart?

When most people think of spraying techniques, they might immediately think of paint, coatings or other liquids applied via high-pressure systems. But did you know that the same technology is also used to apply chocolate to chocolates? The process of chocolate spraying uses the precision and power of airbrush and high-pressure spraying techniques to create an even, glossy coating on the delicate treats. This is a perfect example of how sealing applications originally developed for paint have also found their way into the world of the food industry.

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B-TEC: Innovative Solutions for the Modern Paint Shop

In the ever-evolving world of paint processing, B-TEC GmbH is at the forefront when it comes to innovative and environmentally friendly solutions. We zoom in on three core products from their range that take the efficiency and sustainability of your workshop to the next level.

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Evolution in the Paint World: The Challenge of Sustainable Spray Equipment

The paint world is an industry in constant flux. With the introduction of new legislation around specific ingredients and the increasing focus on reducing solvent usage and emissions, the industry faces interesting challenges. These developments not only require innovation in paint technology itself, but also have a direct impact on the equipment we use.

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