Ridgeway’s Spray and Pump Solutions

Graco paint spraying equipment
Graco paint spraying equipment

At Ridgeway we have over 45 years experience in paint spraying and pumping, with Graco being our primary supplier.

Why Spray?

Speed:– Spraying is faster meaning more work can be completed in less time using less labour. It can be up to 5 times faster than brushing or rolling.
Quality:- Spraying produces an even coat of paint leaving a high quality finish. Can be sprayed on to all types of surfaces.
Versatility:- Spraying can be used for a wide range of coating materials which includes protective coatings to high quality cosmetic finishes.

Plural Component Mixing

This is a method which automatically proportions two or more component paint materials for spraying.

Benefits:

Improved durability:- Plural component mixing will withstand abusive conditions better than other paints.
Better Chemical Resistance:- Plural component mixing will withstand chemical exposure better than other paints.
Increased flexibility:- Plural component mixing is less likely to crack on plastic substrates when impacted (polyurethanes)
Lower energy cure:- Ovens can be run at lower temperatures when using plural component spraying.
Faster cure times: Plural component mixing allows for the paint to cure faster
Reduces VOC’s:- Plural component mixing has a lower Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Hand Mixing vs Plural Component Mixing

Hand Mixing:

Wasted Material:- Whatever is not sprayed after material becomes too thick
Ratio Accuracy:- Limited to operator’s ability when hand mixing
Ratio Assurance:- Hand mixing has no ratio assurance and you can find bad parts when they don’t cure

Graco paint spraying
Plural component spraying

Plural Component Mixing:

Wasted Material:- Flush material inline with solvent also reduces colour change time and waste.
Ratio Accuracy:- Excellent, within 1%, user settable tolerance.
Ratio Assurance:- Excellent, shuts down when not meeting ratio tolerance.

We have a wide range of paint spraying equipment on offer and have experienced personnel who specialise in Graco machinery. For more information on the paint spraying equipment we stock please click here.

Here at Ridgeway we offer locally managed servicing, sales and hire for spray and pump equipment. With tailored packages for each customer, we ensure that the equipment they receive is matched to meet their specific needs.  Click here to find out more about our range of industrial sprayers.

If you would like to contact a member of our sales team, please call our offices in Belfast +44 028(90) 454599, Ashbourne +353 (01)802 7173 or email info@ridgeway-online.com.