Graco's In-Drum Back-Geared Agitator

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Graco's heavy-duty in-drum back-geared agitator for 55-gallon drums and tanks with pre-installed blades. Featuring a leak free gear box designed to eliminate oil contamination when mixing materials and ideal for paints and stains.

The Graco In-Drum agitator can be installed in less than 30 seconds with a simple, screw-in installation and is available with interchangeable adapters and couplers for different drum configurations. It is approved for hazardous locations by ATEX and CE. Backed by Graco's reputation for durable, long lasting products, this agitator is designed to outperform other agitators in its class.

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Graco's 4-Ball Piston Pump Technology

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Graco's 4-ball pump lowers feature an enclosed wet cup and spring loaded packings which result in consistent lubrication for longer packing life and reduced maintenance. The upgraded 4-ball pump technology can be used with pneumatic, hydraulic and electric platforms. All models have common components making cylinders and pistons easily interchangeable between pump sizes.

The pneumatic High-Flo® pumps with NXT® motor technology set the standard for long-lasting durability. High-Flo pumps have the highest technology air motor on the market, a modular design for easy maintenance, and are available with DataTrak™, the market's first integrated local monitoring system providing material tracking, system diagnostics and runaway control.

Graco's hydraulic Viscount® pumps provide a clean, quiet performance and no stoppage due to ice build-up. Viscount pumps are up to three times more energy efficient than comparable compressed air systems and have years of proven reliability.

The electric platform features Graco's energy efficient E-Flo® piston pump. The dual lower minimizes pressure changes at the outlet of the pump. Optional features include online maintenance for reduced repair and downtime and remote monitoring of performance via computer or PLC for a higher degree of control.

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Graco's High Performance Fine Finish Pump Packages

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Graco's Merkur high-performance spray packages are ideal for fine finish applications. These improved spray packages are designed to outlast and outperform other packages in their class.

"The features on these spray packages offer greater precision and increase efficiency to achieve consistent, uniform results," says Graco's Wendy Hartley, Finishing Marketing Manager. "For the first time, these packages are available with DataTrak™, the market's first integrated local monitoring system providing material tracking, system diagnostics and runaway control."

Both the air motor and lower included in the spray packages are designed for optimal performance. The air motor features smooth and rapid changeovers, resulting in minimal pulsation, no stalling and precision control even at low input pressures; ultimately providing even, consistent finishes. Lowers have an easy-to-flush design that makes color changes quicker and minimizes the volume of solvents for cleaning, also reducing downtime and costs. Stainless steel pump construction provides long life and fewer replacement costs.

With more models and configurations to choose from, Graco's Merkur spray packages will meet the needs and required versatility of nearly every finishing spray application. The innovative engineering and design built into the new features ensure high performance and durability of the spray packages.

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Graco's New Low Profile, Efficient Spray Package

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Graco's Merkur® ES is one of the most efficient spray packages designed for wood and general metal finishing applications. This spray package uses 45% less material to fill the system than leading competitors, delivers a superior spray finish, and reduces air usage and pulsation.

The proven reliable air motor and pump lower, available in plated or stainless steel, makes the pump last longer resulting in less downtime. The Merkur ES system requires less than 1 minute to flush, reducing material and solvent usage. The low profile of this spray package is great for smaller finishing jobs and makes it easy to transport with its integrated carrying handle. The Merkur ES also converts easily from stand mount to wall mount. Choose between air-assist and airless spray technologies, featuring the G15™, G40™ or Silver Plus™ spray guns.

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Graco's Bellows Pump Eliminates Leakage

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Graco's Merkur® Bellows pumps features an improved bellows seal design that eliminates throat seal leakage and lubrication. The 300 series stainless steel pump construction provides long-lasting durability and superior handling of shear-sensitive materials, including UV coatings and waterborne materials. The air motor features smooth and rapid changeovers, resulting in minimal pulsation, no stalling and precision control even at low input pressures; ultimately providing even, consistent finishes. Lowers have an easy-to-flush design that allows for fast color changes and minimizes the volume of solvents for cleaning, reducing downtime and costs. Merkur Bellows pumps are also available with DataTrak™, the market's first integrated local monitoring system providing material tracking, system diagnostics and runaway control.

Graco's Merkur Bellows pumps have more models and configurations to choose from, and are designed to provide a smooth, rapid changeover for a more consistent finish and less user fatigue.

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Air Spray/HVLP Fine Finish Sprayers

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Graco's Triton™ spray packages are designed for fine finish applications. They pump and spray a wide range of coatings including stains, lacquers, polyurethanes, enamels, epoxies and alkyds.

Triton's pump technology is designed specifically for the finishing market, offering low output pulsation, smooth flow passages for improved flushing, extra suction power capacity, and is an effective alternative to traditional pressure pots, cup guns, and standard diaphragm pumps. The Triton spray package features an air-operated, stainless steel or aluminum double-diaphragm pump, two air regulators for independent pump and gun control; a circulation valve for easy priming, color changes and flushing; hoses; and are available with Graco's AirPro™ air spray gun or Pro™ Xs Electrostatic gun.

Triton packages are fully-assembled and ready for operation. They are available as pail-mount, stand-mount, cart-mount and wall-mount configurations.

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Graco's High Performance Electrostatic Spray Guns

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Graco's PRO™ Xs Series of high performance electrostatic guns combines the benefits of material savings and excellent finish quality in a lightweight, durable package. PRO Xs's technology includes an air-operated internal power supply for easy installation and no electrical connections, plus a built-in Smart Display featuring a voltage and current readout at the gun for quick indication of voltage, current and material resistively.

The PRO Xs electrostatic guns also feature an aircap design, which is resistant to breakage in everyday environments. The flexible electrode lasts longer and provides better alignment for a high-quality finish and the integral air swivel maximums flexibility. Graco's electrostatic guns weight, handle design, size, trigger pull and overall balance is specifically designed for comfort and to reduce fatigue for long hours of spraying.

The PRO Xs gun family includes a variety of models to meet a wide range of requirements, including manual and automatic air spray and air-assist spray guns. The PRO Xs electrostatic spray guns also meet worldwide approvals - FM (US and Canada), ATEX and CE.

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AirPro - Advanced Air Spray Gun Technology

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Graco's AirPro air spray guns offer a cutting edge aircap and nozzle design to optimize spray performance and increase transfer efficiency in wood finishing applications. They provide even material distribution through the spray pattern for optimum coverage.

The AirPro guns are lightweight, ergonomic and have an ultra-light trigger pull to reduce operator fatigue. Ergonomically designed for superior handling, the AirPro guns have a soft, controlled and adjustable spray pattern with less overspray. Offered in three air spray technologies, conventional, compliant and HVLP, to fit the needs of many environments.

Pair the AirPro spray gun with the Triton air-operated diaphragm spray package for high quality, decorative finishes on wood and metal parts.

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Graco's AirPro Automatic Spray Guns

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Graco's line of AirPro Automatic Spray Guns include compliant, conventional and HVLP for general metal, wood and high wear applications. Graco's automatic spray guns are lightweight, compact and provide consistent spray patterns for a high quality finish. Models are available with a fluid control knob for precision fluid adjustment, as well as an indexing aircap that provides fast and accurate positioning in either a vertical or horizontal position. AirPro's stainless steel construction allows the toughest coatings to be sprayed, ranging from acid to waterborne.

AirPro's wood gun models have aircaps and nozzles designed specifically for wood applications whereas the high wear models have a carbide needle and nozzle for long life with abrasive materials. The automatic spray guns have a wide variety of manifolds for flat line and reciprocating, as well as compact applications. All hose connections are made on the manifold, allowing the spray gun to be removed from the manifold and serviced without removing any connections, minimizing downtime. A wide variety of needle/nozzle kits and air caps are available.

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Automatic Air Spray Guns for Small Electronics

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Graco's AirPro EFX is a complete line of air spray automatic guns with optimized performance at low flow rates. These compact and lightweight guns have aircaps and nozzles that are specifically designed to deliver superior spray performance for the small electronics market, which includes computers, cell phones, consumer electronics and car electronics. Certain models of the AirPro EFX automatic air spray guns have high wear components that keep these guns lasting longer while spraying metallic coatings and abrasive materials. The modest size and weight of this gun make it an excellent choice for fixed, reciprocating and robotic applications.

Features of the AirPro EFX include: aircaps and nozzles that deliver superior spray performance; precision fluid adjustment with a micro-meter-telescoping knob; high wear components designed for abrasive materials, and excellent fluid flow rate stability and repeatability.

In addition, each gun is shipped with a serialized spray pattern imaging report that includes an actual spray pattern photo produced using laser-light sheet imaging. This allows users to not only see the high quality of the spray pattern with their own eyes, but also view a report that lists spray pattern benchmarks that each gun must comply with before shipping.

"As demand for high-end electronics continues to grow, it's important to deliver the Graco technology that can meet these needs to stay competitive in the marketplace," said Wendy Hartley, Worldwide Product Marketing Manager.

Infused with the latest technology and performance features, the AirPro EFX automatic spray gun offers many other innovations for the fine finish market, including: five spray technologies including the exclusive HiTEch; six nozzles sized for flow rates as low as 10 cc per minute or up to 350 cc per minute; three fluid adjustment knobs for greater flow rate precision, and two mounting styles for manufacturing line flexibility.

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Graco's Manual Air-Assisted Spray Guns

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Designed to maximize efficiency and quality, Graco's G15 and G40 air-assist guns use the highest quality components for long lasting reliable performance. The key feature of this lightweight gun is its ability to significantly vary its spray pattern without changing tips simply by rotating the fan pattern adjustment knob. The two models also feature a new aircap that provides uniform atomization and improved finish quality, as well as soft spray capabilities.

The G15 is a 1500 psi model for use in the wood industry and other low and medium pressure applications. The G40 is a 4000 psi model for higher pressure applications. The guns weigh less and have a lighter trigger pull than any other air-assisted gun in its class.

The AAF fine finish tip line is designed for soft spray and improved transfer efficiency. The pre-orifice assists in atomizing shear thinning materials, including waterbornes and lacquers and allows for lower pressure settings, reducing overspray, increasing transfer efficiency, and increasing tip life.

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Graco's AA Series G40 Automatic Spray Guns

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Graco's line of automatic spray guns include compliant, air spray, HVLP and air-assisted spray guns. They all provide consistent spray patterns for a high quality finish. Stainless steel construction allows the toughest coatings to be sprayed, from paints and lacquers to polyurethanes, epoxies, sealants and adhesives.

The spray guns feature a variety of different manifolds for flat line and reciprocating, as well as compact applications. All hose connections are made on the manifold, allowing the spray gun to be removed from the manifold and serviced without removing any connections, minimizing downtime.

Graco's applicators, pumps, packages and plural-component equipment provide finishing solutions for all types of wood, metal and plastic applications. For more information about finishing equipment, please visit www.graco.com/finishing, or call a Graco representative at 877-844-7226.

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Graco’s Entry-Level Plural Component Proportioner

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Graco's ProMix® 2KE is a compact, entry-level, affordable, easy-to-use plural component proportioning system that offers the same on-ratio assurance and advanced reporting system found on more sophisticated systems. ProMix 2KE is designed for multi-color, two-component spray finishing applications. This entry-level proportioner is capable of handling most coatings, including acid catalyzed, and solventborne and waterborne epoxies and polyurethanes. It handles flow rates up to 1 gpm (3.8 lpm) with a wide range of ratios.

The ProMix 2KE also features pump- and meter-based system configurations. The pump-based system integrates reliable Merkur® pumps, with the option to use a Merkur Bellows pump for moisture sensitive catalyst applications while a USB memory reporting system monitors production. The meter-based system has single and 3-color configurations, optional sequential and dynamic dosing and a maximum fluid working pressure of 4000 psi when using an optional high pressure hose kit. Both systems can be configured to be intrinsically safe, have an easy-to-use LCD display and are compatible with all spray technologies, including air spray, HVLP, air-assisted and electrostatic.

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Electronic Plural Component Proportioning Systems

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Graco's ProMix® 2KS, a two-component electronic plural component proportioner, offers integrated color change capabilities for both automatic and manual applications.

Designed to handle a wide range of materials, the ProMix 2KS is available in configurations that includes an EasyKey display and a Smart Fluid Panel. With this proportioner, the need for hand mixing is eliminated, resulting in more accurate mixing and material cost savings.

"The ProMix 2KS gives the heavy lifting of the job to the product, not to the people, resulting in finishing applications that are highly reliable and accurate," says Blake Erickson, worldwide product marketing manager, Industrial Products Division, Graco, Inc.

As an electronic proportioner, the ProMix 2KS includes other features that enhance its programming, safety and accuracy. Simple control modules allow for easy programming, giving the operators fast set ups and efficient process controls. Advanced Web interfaces provide system management and reporting. Safeguards such as the self-flushing component shorten clean-up and color-change time, making the time more productive in spraying. An electronic feedback system gives the operator critical process control and both tracks and reports efficient material usage.

Graco's one-platform ProMix 2KS provides precise and reliable electronic proportioning for a variety of finishing materials. This one unit will meet the needs of entry-level to more involved applications and provide both flexibility and increased efficiency.

For more additional information about the ProMix 2KS, please visit www.graco.com/finishing. Graco's Finishing Products provide solutions for all types of wood, metal and plastic applications. Graco''s applicators, pumps, packages and plural component equipment improve productivity, reduce paint usage costs, lower emissions and provide consistently better finishes.

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Graco’s Single Component Flow Control System

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Graco's ProControl™ 1KS is a closed loop flow control system that eliminates excess material applied to the part for increased material savings. It ensures consistent flow rates and allows for better process control.

This single component flow control system maintains flow rates up to 1,200 cc/min, easily handles up to 30 colors and is compatible with solvent and waterborne materials. Use the ProControl 1KS for single component or Graco's ProMix® 2KS plural component proportioner for integrated color change and flow control in your automatic applications.

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