Integrator Package:

PPH 308 SB Atomizer

EXEL North America, Inc.

45001 Five Mile Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
Ph. (734) 979-0100
www.kremlinrexson-sames.com/en/usa/
LT 999-600-227

PPH 308 SB Atomizer - Integrator Package

The following PPH 308 SB (solvent borne) Atomizer Integrator Package is designed to provide the
integrator with a solid foundation of products, specifications and answers to common configuration
questions.
This package will detail what is required from the integrator
in terms of control panel, paint supply, etc. and what EXEL North
America provides.
The PPH 308 SB (solvent borne) atomizer is outfitted with a
SAMES patented magnetic air bearing turbine. This bell was
designed for the General Industry market, to spray solvent
based materials.
Its versatility, resiliency and sturdiness make it the painting
tool of choice for the demanding industrialist. The PPH 308 SB
atomizer is found in the most diverse manufacturing environments.

INTEGRATOR PACKAGE
PPH308 SB Integrator Package
includes the following hardware for installation:

PPH308 Bell Applicator W/Shroud, Bell cup &

Cascade unit. This is a single circuit unit without a

regulator, with isolation coil for solvent-borne paints
30 ft. hose bundle assembly for the bell fluid, air,
control lines and ground wire
Solvent/air supply valve with 3/8 ODT swage type
inlet fittings and one 6mm swage type outlet fitting
for the supply to the bell wash. Air pilot fittings are
5/32 ODT Push-lock (brass)
Start-up restrictor kit that contains the full range
of available restrictors
Electrostatic power control module
8 meter LV electrostatic cable, junction box and
17 meter cable assembly
Bell speed card with microphone, junction box
& 20m cable assembly
Tool Kits are not included and must be ordered
separately (according to the applicator)
Technical Manuals (download files on page 5)
Various installation schematics

MARKETS
Automotive
Mfg.7ier-One
Tier-Two
Suppliers

Household
Appliance

Metal
Furniture

Bicycle,
Motorcycles

Agricultural
Equipment

Airplanes

Cylinders

Small
Parts

Profile
Sections

Wood, Chairs,
Furniture

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PPH 308 SB - Atomizer Overview

DESCRIPTION
The PPH 308 SB applicator is designed to spray liquid
solvent-based paint in general industry. Known as the best
rotary bell sprayer, PPH 308 has proven technologies for
various applications in the automotive industry as well.
It is typically used with a reciprocating machine or in a
fixed (stationary) location.

ATEX marking:
PPH 308
Solvent-based
product with R
6 M.cm:
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product with R>
0.5 M.cm &
water-based paint:
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II 2 G

EEx > 350 mJ

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UHT 288 EEx e:

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GNM200(1):
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PPH 308 BENEFITS

Increased paint savings, 80% + transfer efficiency

Adjustable spray paint pattern

A quick ROI of the equipment

Consistent high quality of spray paint application

A high level of productivity (paint flow up to 600cc/min)

An optimal use of bi-component products

The bell application has evolved. In the past, the bell was
used (primarily) to paint flat parts:
- The air shroud technology with VORTEX effect provides
results as good as a pneumatic-electrostatic sprayer, but
the transfer efficiency is higher

The design of PPH 308 was optimized in order to reduce

the maintenance requirements and to facilitate the
disassembly of various components.

A very good paint penetrating effect on difficult parts

A maximum coverage of parts to be painted (the
electrostatic wrap around effect permits a transfer
of paint behind the part).

Magnetic air bearing turbine (TPAM) allows rotation

without mechanical friction, the bell is turning on an
air cushion, which prevents the wear of moving parts:
- low maintenance costs
- long life

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APPLICATION OF SOLVENT BORNE PAINT

Low-Voltage

For application of solvent-based products

with a resistivity 6 M.cm :

High-Voltage
Cascade

- The product distribution system is connected to

the ground potential
- High-voltage unit (UHT155) integrated into
the sprayer
- Coil hose back on paint circuit and purge return

Part
A Paint resistivity to 6 M.cm

PPH 308 SC-SR-CI-COIL

1
GNM

Control module GNM200

(Out of ATEX zone)

2 Low-voltage connection
22

8
6

Paint and supplies related to the ground

potential

4 Circuit purge grounded

5 Circuits grounded

35

4
6

All conductive parts must be connected to the ground potential.

ILLUSTRATION

6 High-voltage unit UHT155 EEx em

7

Safety distance between the elements at

the high-voltage and the ground

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DESCRIPTION

QTY

PPH308 Solvent Borne Package Base Components

ITEM NUMBER
1

CORE PACKAGE ITEM DESCRIPTION

PPH308 Applicator W/O Shroud & W/Cascade

1
QTY
1

Single Circuit without Regulator for Solvent borne

PPH308 Hose Bundle Assembly (30ft.)

Solv /Air Valve - Metric Out

PPH308 Restrictor Start-up Kit

GNM200 Power Control Module

LV Cable ( Bell to Junction Box) 8M

Bell Speed Control Module

Microphone W/Mounting Bracket & 20M cable

Microphone Junction Box

10

7-Contact Male Connector

11

19-Contact Female Connector

12

Low-Voltage Cable (Junction Box to Power Module) 17M

13

Low-Voltage Junction Box

14

Cable Clamp

COMPLETE PACKAGE WITH - BELL CUP & SHROUD

PART #
61-2914-01

PPH 308 SB - Vortex Air with EC 35 Aluminum Cup (**)

61-2914-02

PPH 308 SB - Hi-TE with EC 50 Aluminum Cup (**)

61-2914-03

PPH 308 SB - Hi-TE with EX 65 Aluminum Cup (**)

61-2914-04

PPH 308 SB - Vortex Air with EC 35 Titanium Cup (**)

61-2914-05

PPH 308 SB - Hi-TE with EC 50 Titanium Cup (**)

61-2914-06

PPH 308 SB - Vortex Air with EC 65 Aluminum Cup (**)

61-2914-07

PPH 308 SB - Vortex Air with EC 65 Titanium Cup (**)

PART #

PPH 308 BELL TOOL KIT

910008907

Kit for EC 35

910008908

Kit for EC 50

910008909

Kit for EX 65

Included

Pick
One

Pick
One

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
WEIGHT
Without hoses and cables
PNEUMATIC POWER
Operating air pressure maxi. (bar)
Normal pilot air (bar)

PPH308 (INTERNAL CHARGE)

2.5 kg

Magnetic bearing air pressure (bar)

Amount of air bearing backup (bar)
Total air consumption (Nl/min.)
Rotation speed - Rpm (loaded)
FLUID SUPPLY
Fluid pressure maxi.(bar)
Paint flow (cc/min)
Viscosity range (seconds) Ford Cup n4
Paint supply hose (mm)
Dump line hose (mm)
Injector wash hose (mm)
Bell cup wash hose (mm)

4 min / 7 max (58 to 102 psi)

2 liters under 6 bar (90 psi)
20 to 45 (10 to 26.5 SCFM)
5,000 to 45,000 (during application)

6 (90 psi)
6.0 to 10 (87 to 145 psi)

10 (150 psi)
30 to 600
15 to 45
4x6
4x6
2.7x4
2.7x4

Note: See page 8 for a detailed description of controls requirements

DESCRIPTION

Magnetic bellcup
35 Vortex, 50 or 65 mm Hi-TE

Magnetic air bearing turbine

Internal shaping air shroud, delrin

Rinsing block

Houses the HV cascade

High-voltage cascade

External shaping air shroud

Magnetic clipping the bellcup to the

turbine

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BELL CUP, SHROUD & REMOVAL TOOL
35 mm

65 mm

50 mm

The choice of the bell is linked to:

- the flow of the paint used
- the size of the part to painted
- the type of paint to apply
Recommended uses
From 12 to 45 sec. Ford cup # 4
Description

PART NUMBER

PART NUMBER

PART NUMBER

Shroud & Aluminum Bell Cup Kit

910014440

910008514

910008513

Bell Cup Removal Tool Kit

910008907

910008908

910008909

Shroud only (if ordering Titanium Cup)

910001297

910007433

910008211

Titanium Bell Cup only (optional)

910008677

910012098

1527175

20 - 450 cc/min.

30 - 500 cc/min.

35 - 600 cc/min.

75 - 350 mm

100 - 450 mm

150 - 550 mm

Primer solvent

Primer water

Paint flow (mini-maxi)

Spray pattern

Water based

Metallic base

Varnish

Bi-components

High solids

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shroud

External
shroud

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Solvent based

Bell Cup

Air Shroud
Assembly

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TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
System Air Requirements:
Air to be filtered, dry and oil-free to standard NF ISO8573-1.
Maximum dew point @ 6 bar (87psi) = 37deg. F.
Maximum oil concentration = 2mg / m03
Maximum particle size of solid contaminants = 5um
Maximum concentration of solid contaminants = 5mg / m0
Minimum system supply pressure = 90psi
Total Air consumption = 26.5CFM max.
Recommended arrangement is a main air lockable shut-off, 5
micron general purpose filter, 0.1 micron coalescing filter,
Regulator and a booth air/fire interlock shut-off valve.
System Fluid Supply Requirements:
Supply pressure =
90 psi normal

operating, 150 psi max.
Paint flow =
30 - 600cc / min.
Viscosity =
12 to 50 seconds, Ford 4 cup
System Electrical Requirements:
GNM200 Specifications:
Input Voltage
110 VAC +/- 10 V
Frequency
50 Hz to 60 Hz
Max. Input Power
80 VA
Impedance
0 - 10 V ~ 15 k
Analog Voltage Input
0 - 10VDC = 100kV
Analog Current Input
4 - 20 mA = 100kV
Max. Output Voltage
60 V RMS
Frequency Output
16 - 60 kHz
Max. Output Current
1.1 A RMS
BSC100 Specifications:
Power Requirements
Power Consumption
Analog Voltage Input
Analog Current Input
Analog Output E/P
I/P
Speed Sense
Fault Relay Contacts Form C
Brake Relay Contact
Remote Interlock Contact
Bell Stopped Contacts Form C

+/- 24 VDC
6 Watts
0 - +10 VDC Zin = 30 K
4 - 20mA DC Zin = 50
0 - 10 VDC Imax = 9 mA
4 - 20 mA
0 -10 V 1V/10k RPM
4A @ 115 VAC
5A @ 115 VAC
1A @ 24 VDC
1A @ 115 VAC

Microphone Specifications:
Air supply pressure

Measurement signal
Frequency signal voltage

0.3 to 3 bar depending on

utilization
voltage Variable
2 kHz max

WARNING:
- Failure to follow Microphone Air specifications may result
in damage to the microphone.
- The microphone sensor must not be used in an area
close to high voltage.

Controls Description:
The following lists the control lines to the bell with a brief
description of how they operate.
Shaping Air: 6x8mm [5/16] O.D.T. closed loop control.
Regulated air = max. 87psi. Maximum air consumption
21.2 CFM
Compensation Air: 6x8mm [5/16] O.D.T. Regulated air, set at
18psi to start (varies)
Bearing Air OK: 4mm [5/32] O.D.T. pressure switch to verify
bearing is on
Bearing air Supply: 4x6mm O.D.T. Regulated air set at 75
psi (4.4 CFM). Note the bearing air should incorporate a 2 liter
reserve air tank after any isolating valve and have a check valve
on the INLET side to the tank. During operation, the bearing air
pressure must be maintained continuously to avoid considerable damage. A sudden cut in the air supply could destroy the
air bearing of the turbine. The procedure for cutting off air to the
air bearing should be: Switch off the turbine rotation air supply,
wait until the turbine has stopped completely (at least 150 sec.),
then switch off the bearing air supply. Running the turbine with
bearing air pressure of less than 6 bar (87 psi) continuously at
the atomizer inlet can damage the bearing. The standard air
pressure at the air control cabinet is 6 bar (87psi). The 2 liter
reserve air tank is recommended to allow the turbine to slow
down, independent of a sudden cut-off of main air supply. It is
recommended that the air supply to the brake also be made
available to the brake, in the event of a sudden loss of main air
supply, to facilitate a safe shut-down of the turbine.
Brake Air: 6x8mm [5/16] O.D.T. Regulated air, set at 20psi to
start (varies)
Turbine Air: 7x10mm O.D.T. Closed-loop control, maximum
87psi, consumption = 9.8 CFM max.
Microphone Air Supply: 4x6mm O.D.T. Regulated air, set
at 28 to 43 psi maximum
Microphone Return Air: 4x6mm O.D.T. to microphone. This
terminates at the microphone junction box which should be
located within 5 to 15 ft. of the applicator for optimal speed
control.
87 145 psi max.
All Pilot Pressures
Dump Pilot
4mm [5/32] ODT
Paint Trigger Pilot
4mm [5/32] ODT
Injector Wash Pilot
4mm [5/32] ODT
Bell External Wash Pilot 4mm [5/32] ODT to Purge Valve
Bell Wash Solvent Pilot 4mm [5/32] ODT to Purge Valve
Bell Wash Air Pilot
4mm [5/32] ODT

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GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION SETTINGS
This section describes the setting up of a rotating bell painting application. The following advice is not exhaustive:
it is often necessary to perform laboratory tests to determine the precise parameters corresponding to the
process line.
To define application settings, you must first
Define the areas that are to be painted automatically
Identify the need (or not) for manual touch-up
Define the layers of paint to be deposited and the minimum and maximum tolerances
Know the speed of the conveyor
Obtain at least 4 of the following characteristics:
(Of the product painting criteria)
> Solids
> Viscosity
> Resistivity
> Sag Limit
(Check periodically the viscosity of the product because it can cause changes on the outcome of application)
Obtain the vertical velocity of air in the spray booth. This value usually ranges between 0.3 and 0.5 m / s.

Clamp for mounting to 2 diameter bar included

PN: 1204441

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GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION SETTINGS
The main parameters to adjust the application are:

AA: THE SHAPING AIR SHROUD

The air shroud adjusts the size of the fan pattern. A higher volume of
shaping air, results in a narrow and penetrating bell pattern. Conversely, a
very low air volume gives a broad fan pattern.
The desired fan pattern will depend on the surface to be painted; it must
allow a homogeneous collection on it and minimize overspray in the booth.
Too much air = fog (*)
Too little air = hollow center of bell pattern(*)
For the purposes of flat piece = lower air volume
For the application of complex component (entry) = increase air volume

The outer shroud

incorporates
Vortex air outlet
holes inclined
to the passage of air. This shroud is
recommended in most configurations.
Thanks to the versatility of the settings,
it encourages the transfer efficiency
and the electrostatic wraparound effect.

(*): Phenomenon sensitive to high volume of paint

BB: THE PAINT FLOW

The paint flow is the parameter that yields the coating thickness.
Where no test would have been done in the laboratory, and you do
not have precise data: you can then use the following theoretical formula
as a starting point.
Paint Sprayer Flow
D = (100 x H x Vc x Ed)
(R x ES)

The outer shroud

incorporates
Straight air outlet
holes for the
passage of air.
This shroud is
recommended when looking for a
better distribution onto the work part,
particularly with a large flow
(> 500 cc / min).

The flow will depend on several factors:

H: Height scanning robot in cm (fixed
parameter, this corresponds to the height
of the part to which is added about half the
width of impact. These are the high points
and low points of the conversion part)
Vc: Line speed in m / min (fixed parameter)
Ed: Thickness to deposit, in microns (fixed
parameter, microns)
R: Transfer efficiency %(**)
Es: Dry product to be applied (provided by
the paint manufacturer)
(**): The return of a PPH 308 in an optimal
configuration is 90%.
A) Shaping Air
B) Paint flow
C) Application distance
D) Rotating speed of the bell
E) The value of high voltage

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GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION SETTINGS
CC: DISTANCE OF SPRAYING

The spraying distance is an important parameter that affects the evaporation of solvents in the process of spraying
and therefore the tension of the film.
Quick evaporation tends to reduce this tension. Product formulation, including the balance of light and heavy solvents
must be adjusted to achieve an optimum.
Heavy solvents help keep a paint film wet longer, but it may increase the risk of running.
Too much light solvent can cause a dry powdery application.
It is therefore possible to adjust the spray distance to influence the evaporation of solvents. However it is advisable to
adjust the dilution of products for application in rotating bells.

The recommended applicator to target distance is 250 mm.

The minimum acceptable distance is 150 mm at 70kV and a maximum of 350 mm:
Distances below 150 mm, will result in problems related to paint impact, and recovery of defects.
Caution is vital with respect to the spray distance allowed based on the voltage.
These distances are shown in the equipment manuals.
Above 350 mm, we begin to experience problems in dirt (over spray) and decreased deposition efficiency.

DD: ROTATION SPEED OF THE BELL

The speed of rotation will help determine the size of paint particles.
The higher the speed, the particles are fine and vice versa.
The speed required is very dependent on the product formulation.
The speed used as the starting value =
30 to 35 000 rpm for solvents
35 to 40 000 rpm for water-based materials
These values correspond to average flows (300 cc / min). Smaller flow rates or lower viscosities will require a
decrease in the speed and sometimes it will fall to values below 30,000 rpm.

The key effects due to:

Turning too fast
> Spraying too dry
> Matte finish, decrease the brightness
> Low deposition efficiency

A rotation too slow
> Less good homogeneity in particle size
> Worse controlling the bell pattern of the shroud
> Appearance of orange peel
> Worse tension, sags

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GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION SETTINGS

EE: VALUE OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE
The high voltage increases the transfer efficiency. The charged paint particles are attracted by the part connected to ground.
The value of the high voltage will depend on the resistivity of the material being applied.
The higher the resistivity, the lower the value of the high voltage.
Typical values are:
For products containing solvents (resistivity of 1 to 500 M.cm):
> Internal charge = 80 kV
> To the metallic base, a circuit Coil is built into the sprayer PPH 308 and allows the use of high voltage to 80 kV.
Requirement for penetration into the part = decrease of the high voltage
An application for a single part (flat) = increase in high voltage

Example 1:

Example 2:

SPRAY:
Flow = 200 cc / min
HV = 50 kV
Air shroud = 300 L / min
Type of bell = 65 mm
Distance = 200 mm application
Speed = 25 000 rpm

SPRAY:
Flow = 120 cc / min
HV = 90 kV
Air shroud = 150 L / min
Type of bell = 60 mm or 65
Distance = 250 mm application
Speed = 35 000 rpm

DATA:
Solvent-based product
Product solids = 30%
Desired thickness = 50 microns
Conveyor speed = 3 m/min.

DATA:
Solvent-based product
Product solids = 30%
Desired thickness = 50 microns
Conveyor speed = 3 m/min.

www.kremlinrexson-sames.com/en/usa/
EXEL North America, Inc.
North American Headquarters
45001 5 Mile Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
Toll Free: (800) 573-5554
Phone: (734) 979-0100
Fax: (734) 927-0064

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EXEL North America, Inc.

Canadian Branch
931 Progress Ave., Unit 7
Scarborough, Ontario M1G 3V5
Toll Free: (800) 450-0655
Phone: (416) 431-5017
Fax: (416) 431-9171

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+52 (442) 209-5027 /161-2595 Ext 170 Oficina

LT 999-100-XXX 2013 EXEL North America reserves the right to change without notice characteristics and services offered as well as equipment and attachments of these.

To reduce the paint flow = increase of the high voltage

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Sames

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PLYMOUTH, MI 48170
Phone: 734.979.0100