Electrostatics
Electric Spray Painting
What is it?
What does it do?
How does it use electrostatics?
electrostatic spray painting vs. normal spray painting
- environmentally friendly; as it uses just the right amount of paint, therefore not wasting any extra paint
- takes less time; as the machine itself is more efficient
- more clean; as the paint only goes to the object and not everywhere else
- has a stronger hold on the paint because of the unlike charges
Normal spray painting:
- very messy; as the paint does not stick on to the object very well and just falls off
- takes more time to get the paint to stay on the object
Citations
Blake, Leesa et al. “Chapter 10 Static Charges and Energy.” On Science 9. Ontario: Diane Wyman, 2009. Print.
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Electrostatic Spray Guns. Spray Gun Industry, n.d. Web, 12 Feb. 2013. http://www.spraygunindustry.com/Information2/Electro%20Static/Electrostatic%20Start.html
“Electrostatic Spray Painting Basics Explained.” Do It Yourself. An Internet Brands Incorporated, 2011. Web. 12 Feb. 2013. http://www.doityourself.com/stry/electrostatic-spray-painting-basics-explained#b
GCSE Bitesize. BBC, 2013. Web. 12 Feb. 2013. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/add_gateway_pre_2011/radiation/electrostaticsusesrev1.shtml
“Introduction to Electrostatics Spray Finishing.” Elliott Equipment. Graco Incorporated, 1995. Web. 12 Feb. 2013. http://www.elliottequipment.com/ask/ELECTR_1.PDF
“Static Electricity Uses.” K Woodward. Science For All, n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2013. http://www.kwoodward.dsl.pipex.com/sfa/id124.htm