Fluid Bed for Lead Coating Paints

Product detailed description

Amigo Your Mold Fluid Bed is a compact fluid bed for lead coating paints, designed mainly for applying fine powder paints evenly to preheated lead castings. It is suitable for jig heads, smaller pilkers, cheburashka weights, carp leads and other smaller fishing weights where you want a cleaner and more repeatable finish than with ordinary dipping in a cup.

In practice, a fluid bed makes the difference between paint that simply “sticks somehow” and a surface that looks clean, even and professional. Inside the fluid bed, fine powder is lifted by air and starts to behave like a light fluid layer. The heated lead casting is dipped into this layer only briefly, and the paint bonds more evenly to the surface, including edges, rounded transitions and casting details.

Amigo is a small and practical fluid bed for anglers and home makers who cast their own leads, jig heads or smaller lures and want to improve the quality of the coating. It makes the most sense with fine powder paints, smaller batches and smaller to medium-sized lead castings.

The construction consists of a base frame, a plastic adapter with a regulating valve and a plastic cup. The cup has a diameter of 55 mm and a height of 80 mm, making it suitable for working with smaller amounts of paint. This is useful when you do not want to pour a large amount of powder into a large fluid bed and only need to coat a specific colour or a smaller batch of castings.

The regulating valve allows you to fine-tune the airflow according to the type of paint and the amount of material in the cup. Correctly adjusted airflow should not blow the paint out of the cup. It should only lift it gently. The surface of the paint should move slightly so that the heated lead can be dipped into an evenly fluidised layer.

For a good result, the casting must be clean, the lead must be heated correctly and the airflow must be set properly. If the lead is too cold, the paint will not bond correctly. If the lead is too hot, the coating can become too thick or uneven. A short dip into properly fluidised paint usually works better than a long dip.

TETRA APS 100 is sufficient for powder paint; APS 400 provides more air for a larger fill with the extension and needs suitable airflow adjustment. The air pump and paint are not included with the bed. Use the Amigo Replacement Plastic Cup for colour changes and the Powder Paint Fluid Bed Extension Cup for Amigo for longer castings.

Choose the air source by coating type and fill quantity. APS 100 is sufficient for powder paint in the standard Amigo setup. The extension fitted onto the plastic cup allows a larger fill; for this, we recommend APS 400 with suitable outlet joining and airflow regulation into Amigo’s single inlet. Use the stronger Hailea compressor for rubberized coatings: neither APS 100 nor APS 400 lifts them adequately. With Hailea, Amigo can coat small quantities of small castings; XL with Hailea is the main choice for regular rubber-coating work.

An even finish depends on clean metal, its temperature and steady airflow. A cold casting may not pick up the powder correctly, while an overheated one can produce an excessively thick coat. Test one piece and adjust the setup before coating a whole batch.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is Amigo’s usable space?

Usable diameter is 55 mm and height about 80 mm. Leave clearance around the casting and above the bottom filter.

Which parts belong to the Amigo setup?

The plastic cup is the replacement container for the Amigo bed. The Amigo extension fits onto this cup and allows a larger powder fill. The XL extension does not fit Amigo.

Which pump should I use for powder paint?

APS 100 is sufficient for the standard Amigo setup. For a larger fill with the extension, we recommend APS 400 with suitable connections and airflow control into the single inlet.

Can Amigo be used for rubberized coatings?

Yes, on a small scale with the stronger Hailea compressor and controlled airflow. Do not use APS 100 or APS 400 for rubberized coatings.

Can APS 400 supply two small beds?

Yes. For powder paint, connect each of its two outlets to one Amigo or Medium. It can supply two Amigo beds, two Medium beds, or one of each.

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