The iTrax® Spray Controller (SC) Module is a precise, accurate controller with PC-based graphical interface and integral self-diagnostics for automatic spray guns used in can manufacturing.

The iTrax® SC module provides precise, accurate timing controls and power electronics (gun drivers) for operating Nordson MEG® II , MEG®-IS, or A20A/A10A spray guns. Each module is fully compatible with other functional components of the

Nordson iTrax system, and will control one spray gun. In fact, spray timing, gun driver, and CleanSpray® nozzle cleaning functions are all integrated into one system, and completely compatible with the iTrax Spray Monitor and other iTrax products. This simplifies installation and operation. Features include digital timing control with easy-to-use graphical sliders and push button adjustments. The SC module is used with a touch screen or mouse, on a PC with Microsoft® Windows®*- based software.

Empower your PLC – Improve the quality and monitoring of your inside spray operation by connecting iTrax data to your PLC.

The iTrax Data Share Module provides you enhanced integration and communication between your iTrax modules and PLC, resulting in greater efficiencies and productivity. It is easily integrated into QMS, email or plant automation systems, allowing for enhanced evaluation of system performance and possible improvements. The iTrax DataShare Module includes configurable language, auto start-up and user-specific capabilities / security settings, as well as utilities to conveniently back-up or restore iTrax software and settings.

The iTrax® Pressure Control (PRx) Module is programmable-recipe capability for automatic spray pressure adjustment, plus monitoring of spin speed, temperature and part-in-pocket for can coating operations.

Features and Benefits

• One Button at One Location sets spray pressure for each gun on entire line
• Pressure Recipe Function (PRx) ensures quick changeover to different labels and products
• Spin Speed Monitor Capability
• Temperature Monitor Capability
• Chuck Vacuum Monitor Capability
• Gun-Mount Position
• Monitor Capability
• Electronic spray pressure control and setting from single, operator interface location.
• Recipes for timer, spray pressure, and spin speed settings coincide with specific product operating requirements.
• Different recipes can be stored for different can sizes or types and changed automatically at one location – “one button” changeover.
• Fast, accurate, repeatable and consistent production changeover to different product typesand requirements.
• Provides better control of inside spray process through monitor and control of spin speed of cans, lacquer temperature at spray gun, gun mount in-position,
• and vacuum chuck.
• Easy-to-use slider keys adjust settings and parameters.
• Fully compatible and interactive with complete Nordson iTrax® product line.

Modular A7A automatic spray gun for fast color or coating change in high-production airless painting, sealant and adhesive applications.

Nordson modular A7A automatic airless spray guns are designed to deliver maximum reliability in high-production airless painting, sealant and adhesive applications. Modular A7A guns produce fine atomization and a soft, controllable spray to deliver excellent finish quality with minimal overspray. Air-actuated A7A guns provide fast response time (30 to 40 milliseconds) and high-speed cycling capability (up to 2500 cycles per minute).

Features and Benefits

• Increased Transfer Efficiency
• Fast cycling with positive cutoff —provides precise operation with minimal dripping and spitting.
• Nordson proprietary Cross-Cut and dome nozzles — deliver effective atomization of hard-to-atomize coatings for minimal paint waste.
• Optional Nordson NH-4 heater — reduces and controls material viscosity for improved operating performance and efficiency.
• Increased Uptime
• Modular design — facilitates spray gun removal for fast cleaning and repair with minimal downtime.
• Stainless steel construction—ideal for waterbornes and highly corrosive materials.
• PTFE-coated packing cartridge—resists material buildup on the shaft and spring.
• Mounts to 1/2” round bar — for fast, easy installation.

The A7A Lancing Gun is a automatic spray gun for versatile, high-production airless spray coating of tubes, pails and other containers.

Features and Benefits

• Designed specifically for lance spray applications requiring precision and accuracy
• Fast cycling with positive cutoff – provides consistent, repeatable operation with minimal dripping and spitting
• Rugged, production-proven construction – minimizes downtime and maintenance costs
• A large selection of Nordson nozzles available, designed for lance spray applications

The iDry® Induction Compound Dryer for water-based end compounds requires only a fraction of the floor space of convection dryers and are economical to operate.

Compact, energy-efficient, induction-heating systems for drying water-based end compounds for a wide range of can ends.

Features and Benefits

• High efficiency, rugged, reliable power supply
• Low operating wattage
• Circuit boards include trouble-shooting LED indicators
• Over-and-under temperature alarms and shut-down switches
• System over-temperature protection
• Transient electrical noise protection
• Integral exhaust blower purges moist air from inside induction heating tube
• Non-contact laser motion sensor
• Safety interlock switches
• Hinge-open top for easy access to tooling and capacitors -- fast and easy tooling changeover
• Mounting holes for easier integration of rod-cage trackwork
• All electronics in common, integral enclosure to reduce installation time and costs
• Small footprint dimensions, requiring less floorspace than typical hot-air dryer
• Convenient, touchscreen controls with start-up diagnostics and multi-language capability

The EcoDry® Compound Dryer is an economical, compact, energy-efficient induction-heating systems for drying water-based end compounds for a wide range of can ends.

Features and Benefits

• Open-door interlock switches
• Over- and under- temperature alarms and shut-downs
• Non-product contact laser motion sensor with required redundant start signal
• Front-panel start-up diagnostics
• System over-temperature protection
• Integral exhaust blower purges moist air from induction tube
• Easy installation, all electronics housed in common enclosure
• Small footprint dimensions
• Low wattage
• Hinge open lid for tooling access — fast and easy tooling changeover
• Mounting holes for integration of rod cage work
• Circuit boards include trouble-shooting LED indicators

The Ink Dot I.D. System is a spray-machine identification system for container coating operations.

Features and Benefits

• Marks each can as it enters the spray machine immediately identifying which spray machine coats each can.
• Enamel-rater and metal exposure tests can be performed on production cans eliminating the need to stop production to run test cans.
• Enhanced reservoir design eliminates sludge and offers a visual indicator to view ink levels.
• Modular spray gun allows replacement of the valve module for fast, cost-effective maintenance.
• Spray gun’s ball-and-seat design provides long life and positive shut-off.
• Fast, accurate operation accommodates high line speeds.

MEG II Compact Spray Gun is a compact electric spray gun for container coatings with ultra high-speed response enabling fast operation and high accuracy.

Features and Benefits

• Fast response provides more open time for each spray cycle, which allows higher film weights when desired and lower operating pressures.
• Cool operation contributes to the fast response time and minimizes film build-up inside the gun, reducing maintenance.
• No internal metal-to-metal friction for less wear, longer service life and cooler operation.
• On-line gun-module replacement speeds maintenance.

The easy Spray Pressure Control, “ezSPC” maintains stable inside spray machine (ISM) gun pressures to ensure consistent film weights are applied for container coating. While the bypass feature thoroughly flushes the hydraulic circuit faster and easier.

Features and benefits
ezSPC is designed with user-friendly features to gain quality assurance during manufacturing.

• Avoid cross contamination between multiple lacquers by thoroughly flushing the hydraulic circuit in quick bypass mode.
• Easy-to-use rotating knob allows for quick bypass or clean out of a clogged fixed orifice without the removal of any physical parts.
• Minimizes pressure drops caused by pumps and other guns in the series for improved process and quality control.
• Independent pressure control for each spray machine allows adjustment of optimum spray pressure for each gun.
• Lower spray pressures can be used for material savings, reduced VOC emissions and reduced clean-up and maintenance.

Advanced technology
Control film weights during manufacturing by maintaining consistent hydraulic pressure within the fluid system and save on material costs. The hardware has a valve that an operator can easily rotate to unclog the fixed orifice. Most importantly, avoid cross contamination when changing between multiple lacquers by thoroughly flushing the hydraulic circuit through the ISM when using the bypass function.