Fluid Beds for Lead Coating Paints
Choose fluid beds for lead coating together with their air source. For powder paint, Amigo and Medium can use APS 100 or APS 400; XL uses APS 400 or Hailea. Rubberized coatings require the Hailea compressor, ideally with XL and optionally its extension. The range also includes the replacement Amigo cup and extension for a smaller coating setup.
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A fluid bed is used to finish completed metal castings. Air passes through the bottom filter and lifts suitable powder until the fill behaves like a fine fluid layer. A preheated jig head, pilker or sinker is dipped briefly and the coating melts onto the metal. The particular coating determines preheating and any final baking; bed size does not.
Choose the bed by the casting’s actual dimensions. Weight or a mould model alone does not establish whether a pilker fits. Allow for length, width, eyes, plier grip and clearance above the bottom filter. Hot metal must not touch plastic or the filter. An extension adds space but does not increase diameter or airflow output.
Amigo: usable diameter 55 mm and height about 80 mm. The plastic cup is replaceable; its matching Amigo extension fits on top and allows a larger fill. APS 100 is sufficient for a standard powder fill; with the extension, we recommend APS 400 with airflow control.
Medium: metal body, 75 mm diameter, about 95 mm usable height and a suggested fill of 100–200 g. One air inlet.
XL: steel bed, 90 mm diameter, 240 mm overall height and about 200 mm working height. Typical fill 200–400 g, two inlets and a dedicated XL extension.
Air source by coating: APS 100 or APS 400 for powder paint in Amigo and Medium; APS 400 or Hailea for powder paint in XL. Use Hailea for rubberized coatings, preferably with XL.
Accessories: the Amigo cup and extension belong to Amigo; the XL extension belongs to XL. Similar functions do not make parts interchangeable.
Rubberized coatings need the stronger Hailea compressor. Neither APS 100 nor APS 400 lifts them adequately. With Hailea, Amigo and Medium can be used for small-scale rubber-coating work. XL with Hailea is the main recommended setup and also works with the XL extension. Hailea can likewise supply powder paint with suitable airflow regulation.
APS 400 can supply two smaller beds with powder paint. Connect each outlet to one Amigo or Medium: two identical beds or one of each. For one XL, connect each outlet to one bed inlet. For a larger fill in one Amigo with an extension, or one Medium, join the outlets with a suitable T-piece into the single inlet and regulate airflow. Total rated flow remains 400 l/h.
Clean powder helps maintain colour and repeatability. Extra Amigo cups are useful for frequent colour changes. Dark residue can contaminate white, neon or transparent coatings. Store powders dry according to their instructions and keep the air source away from airborne powder and hot castings.
Frequently asked questions about fluid beds
Which air source should I use for powder paint?
Amigo and Medium can use APS 100 or APS 400. For a larger fill in Amigo with the extension, we recommend APS 400. Use APS 400 or Hailea for XL.
Can APS 400 supply two beds?
Yes, with powder paint. Each outlet can supply one Amigo or Medium: two identical beds or one of each.
What do rubberized coatings require?
The stronger Hailea compressor. Neither APS 100 nor APS 400 lifts rubberized coatings adequately. XL with Hailea, including the XL extension, is the main recommended setup.
Can the small Amigo also use rubberized coating?
Yes, on a small scale with the stronger Hailea compressor and controlled airflow. The same applies to Medium.
Where do the Amigo cup and extension fit?
The cup is the replacement container for Amigo. The Amigo extension fits on top of this plastic cup. XL uses its own dedicated XL extension.
Do all coatings use the same temperature?
No. Follow the particular coating’s preheating, layering and curing instructions. The bed and compressor do not determine the heating schedule.
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