Applying release agents - types, methods and systems

The processing and application of release agents can present a number of challenges. Are you wondering which release agent application system is best suited to your material?

Types of release agents

Release agents applied by airspray or aircoat, with or without electrostatics, can be solvent- or water-based. The choice between these two options depends on the specific requirements of the production process, environmental regulations and safety requirements.

Solvent-based release agents offer fast drying and even layer formation, while water-based release agents are more environmentally friendly and safer. The combination of the right release agent and application method has a decisive influence on efficiency, material utilisation and environmental compatibility in the production process.

Applications

Release agents are of crucial importance in numerous industries. Choosing the right application system is essential for an economical application. Below you will find examples and applications in which our systems are optimally utilised.

Wood industry

e.g. cutting protection agents, production of: chipboard & MDF boards

Plastics industry

e.g. foam, PU, rigid and flexible foams, automotive suppliers

Upholstery industry

e.g. foam bonding, textile lamination, leather lamination

Wood industry

e.g. cutting protection agents, production of: chipboard & MDF boards

Plastics industry

e.g. foam, PU, rigid and flexible foams, automotive suppliers

Upholstery industry

e.g. foam bonding, textile lamination, leather lamination

Metal industry

e.g. coating

Food industry

z.B. moulds for confectionery

Shoe industry

e.g. shoe soles

Metal industry

e.g. coating

Food industry

z.B. moulds for confectionery

Shoe industry

e.g. shoe soles

Spray gun selection

Airspray

For release agents, we recommend a low-pressure spray gun (HVLP) or HVLP+ with a nozzle bore of 0.3mm to 1.1mm to reduce overspray and produce a fine, thin film of release agent.

GA 1020 / 1030

excellent atomising properties.

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GM 1030

Universal spray gun

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Pilot WA 100

Compact automatic spray gun

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Pilot Mini

Lightweight and handy spray gun

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Pilot WA 110

Highly compact automatic spray gun

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Pilot Twin

Compact spray gun

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GA 9010

Precise application

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Nozzle extensions

for reaching places that are difficult to access

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Electrostatics

Water and solvent-based release agents can be optimally processed with an electrostatic applicator - 0.15mm nozzle bore. Isolated material supply systems are necessary for processing water-based release agents. This helps you to achieve an ideal edge structure and surface wetting even in complex geometric parts.

GM 5000EA

Airspray applications with low-conductivity solvent-based paints. With built-in high-voltage cascade.

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GM 5000EAC

AirCoat applications with low-conductivity solvent-based paints. With built-in high-voltage cascade.

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GA 5000EA

Airspray applications, internal or external control of the moulding/atomising air.

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GA 5000EAC

Aircoat applications, internal or external control of moulding/atomising air.

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Material conveying

Our wide range of pressure tanks in combination with precision regulators have proven themselves as a material feed system for conventional and electrostatic application with reproducible results ≤10g/min.