Powder Coating for Architectural Applications

As the world’s largest supplier of precision dispensing and fast color change technologies, Nordson offers engineered system solutions for both horizontal and vertical painting processes. These include:

• Quick, contamination-free color change booth technologies
• Self-cleaning booth option for vertical extrusion applications
• True, closed loop digital flow control for consistent, repeatable application
• Reduced film build variation, allowing you to meet minimum thickness specifications without material waste
• Automatic guns and application technologies designed for superior coating performance at line speeds up to 25 fpm plus for both vertical and horizontal extrusions
• Electrostatic control with AFC® (Automatic Feedback Control)
• High transfer efficiency to reduce powder reclaim
• HDLV® (high-density, low-velocity) available for softer spray at the gun tip

From monumental and light commercial buildings to commodities, interiors and fixtures, Nordson systems deliver superior coverage, high line speeds and fast color change to keep you productive and profitable.

For color changes in 5 to 10 minutes or less, manufacturers of horizontal and vertical extrusions turn to Nordson’s ColorMax® booth system. Our fully integrated system offers speed and efficiency, with less powder-in-process, easy booth cleaning and fast color changes. As a result, ColorMax systems substantially reduce labor cost, downtime and material waste in multi-color powder coating applications.

The ColorMax system incorporates several innovative features to maximize material use and eliminate contamination. First, the booth’s streamlined canopy is constructed with patented Apogee® composite material for higher system efficiency, structural strength and minimal powder retention/attraction to the booth. Apogee material allows for rapid powder recycling, easy cleaning and improved color-change time. In addition, the ColorMax’s powder feed center is designed for fully automatic recovery, sieving and recycling of powder suppliers’ boxes, for maximum powder usage and minimal loss. The feed center features an easy to disassemble sieve, solid pick-up tube lance, and in-line pump design that enhance quick and thorough cleaning.

The iControl Integrated Control System builds on our extensive controls knowledge and technology to incorporate all powder control functions into an easy-to-operate, all-inclusive system. Ideal for use with any Nordson gun technology, this production proven system features closed-loop digital flow modules for optimum gun performance and the consistent coating quality so critical in the architectural industry.

Nordson HDLV (high-density powder, low-velocity air) technology focuses on dense-phase powder transport and application of powder materials. Providing a softer spray at the gun tip, HDLV technology moves more powder with less air for reduced material consumption and even higher transfer efficiencies. The Prodigy HDLV gun, pump and controller offer an integrated solution for precision dispensing and sophisticated color-change control. The state-of-the-art in HDLV technology, the Prodigy system provides automatic purging of guns and pumps, reducing downtime and labor costs.

As the world's largest supplier of high-speed, precision dispensing and fast color change technologies, Nordson can supply engineered system solutions for both liquid and powder applications. With decades of experience in liquid dispensing technologies, Nordson applies its expertise to systems for horizontal aluminum extrusions. You'll achieve fast color changes, increased productivity and superior coverage to meet AAMA and Qualicoat standards.

Manufacturers in the architectural industry routinely turn to Nordson for cartridge technology that delivers an enhanced application environment, long filter life with patented pulse cleaning system, and superior powder containment.