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This is a common myth that is no longer true. While you cannot directly charge water, modern electrostatic spraying equipment for water-based paints works through a method called isolation. The entire fluid handling system—the pump, hoses, and the gun itself—is isolated from electrical ground. The system then charges the entire paint supply to a high negative voltage. As the paint is atomized, the charged droplets are drawn to the grounded part just like a solvent-based system. TIMS COATING can provide expertly designed electrostatic spraying equipment that allows you to get the high transfer efficiency of electrostatics with the environmental benefits of water-based coatings.

"Orange peel" is a common defect that makes a finish look like the textured skin of an orange. It is often caused by incorrect setup of your spraying equipment. The primary cause is poor atomization, meaning the paint droplets are too large when they hit the surface. This can be solved by increasing the atomizing air pressure or by reducing the fluid viscosity (thinning the paint). Another cause is applying the paint too dry, either by spraying from too far away or having the fan air pressure set too high. A consultation with a TIMS COATING process expert can help you tune your spraying equipment to eliminate this defect and achieve a perfectly smooth, "Class A" finish.

A "paint kitchen" is the common industry term for the fluid handling room or area that supports your spraying equipment. It is an essential, climate-controlled space where paints are stored, mixed, quality-checked, and pumped to the spray booth. A professional paint kitchen from TIMS COATING includes agitators to keep the paint homogenous, viscosity control cups for quality checks, fluid heaters to maintain a consistent temperature (which affects viscosity), and high-quality pumps and regulators to deliver the paint to the guns at a precise, unwavering pressure. Without a well-managed paint kitchen, it is impossible to achieve a consistent, high-quality finish on the production line.

Runs and sags are defects caused by applying too much paint in one area, causing it to succumb to gravity before it can set. This is a common problem that can be solved with properly set up spraying equipment. The primary cause is moving the spray gun too slowly across the part or holding it too close. Another cause is having the fluid flow rate set too high for the speed of application. An automated or robotic spraying equipment system from TIMS COATING is the ultimate solution. By programming the exact speed, distance, and flow rate, we can engineer a repeatable process where runs and sags are physically eliminated from the equation.