Powder Clumping

CAUSE: Workpieces insufficiently grounded

CORRECTION: Clean buckets


CAUSE: Powder with insufficient resistance

CORRECTION: Discuss with powder suppliers


CAUSE: Excessive field strength

CORRECTION: Change voltage and distance


CAUSE: Powder is blown out of the corners and recesses due to excessive air pressure

CORRECTION: Reduce air pressure, use proper nozzle


CAUSE: Too little penetration in the corners and niches due to excessive voltage or the use of an incorrect nozzle

CORRECTION: Reduce voltage and use appropriate nozzles, see also nozzles.


CAUSE: Poor pre-treatment

CORRECTION: Discuss with supplier


CAUSE: Poor oven setting (too high / too low temperature)

CORRECTION: Set oven temperature according to paint supplier


CAUSE: Inadequate powder quality

CORRECTION: Switch powder, change admixtures


CAUSE: Dirty base, oils etc.

CORRECTION: Check pretreatment

 

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