The Metallisation MK73-FS is an oxygen-propane fuelled Flame Spray system giving un-rivalled anti-corrosion coatings. The ‘FS’ stands for Free-Standing as the new control board can be free standing or wall mounted.
The lightweight, well-balanced, robust pistol offers the quickest spray rates on the market, saving you both time and money. Systems can be supplied as continuous spray or, more commonly, with a unique stop/start function that allows the operator to stop spraying but keep the flame lit without damage to the pistol.
The MK73 has a more ‘site friendly’ control panel. It is more robust and offers further protection to the flowmeter and ARF unit. It can be wall mounted or will free-stand on the floor. The flow of hoses is neater than the previous unit.
The control panel is also better suited to using in long supplies format, which is becoming an increasing requirement for site installations.
The pistol can be further enhanced by fitting a deflected spray extension. This unit allows the operator to spray at right angles and get into difficult to access spray areas, such as between pipes or close to brackets. This enables more areas to be sprayed and with a better quality coating than may have previously been possible. The extension uses the same consumable parts as a standard pistol.
Features
- Fastest pistols on the market (up to 50kg/hr for continuous zinc).
- Stop/start version allows operator to stop spraying and leave the flame lit (e.g. whilst inspecting or moving the work piece).
- Variety of hose lengths to suit each application.
- Wide range of wire sizes to suit many application and coating requirements.
- Spreader and non-spreader versions to allow detail work or larger areas to be sprayed efficiently.
- New, free standing or wall mounted control panel.
- Safety shut-off valve.
- Optional panel mounted oxygen regulator for long supplies setups.
- Variable wire speed control.
- Suitable for anti-corrosion wires plus some steels, copper and bronzes.
- Two stage air cap gives optimal setting for lighting and spraying.
- Rugged construction combined with light-weight and balance for ease of handling.
- Hanging hook for temporary storage or connection to spring balance.
- Flow meters for optimal setting of parameters and fault finding.
- Flow meters include large pointers for ease of checking from a distance.
- Air Regulator and Filter (A.R.F.) unit supplies motor air, nozzle air.
- Optional deflected extensions for access to difficult to spray areas.
- Optional Trolley mount with lockable doors, wire and tool storage.
Typical Applications
- Balconies/railings.
- Bridges.
- Car Body Panel Repair.
- Fences/gates.
- Marine applications.
- Offshore platforms.
- Street furniture.
- Structural steelwork.
- Tanks and vessels.
- Vintage car chassis restoration.
Optional MK73-FS Spreader
The optional air spreader/fan is used to spread the spray stream either vertically or horizontally.
Demonstration of the optional air spreader/fan which can be used to spread the spray stream either vertically or horizontally, used with Flame Spray System.
Optional Flame Spray Extension Nozzle
The Flame Spray extension nozzle is designed for access to restricted areas as well as for coating cylinder bores.
Extension Nozzle – Features
- Fits directly to Metallisation MK73 (oxy-propane) or MK61 (oxy-acetylene) flame spray pistols.
- Will spray from 0° to 90° deflection.
- For use with 1/8” (3.17mm) or 3/16” (4.76mm) wires.
- Typical access envelope (head diameter + spray stream formation) 75mm.
- Coating characteristics with the extension are in line with standard flame sprayed coating characteristics (adhesion, surface finish).
- Available in 150mm, 300mm and 450mm lengths.
This video shows a Metallisation deflected flame spray extension on the MK73 flame spray pistol, which is used to spray hard to access areas with zinc. The areas in this application include the chassis legs and engine mounts for a new RNLI Launch and Recovery System, manufactured by Supacat Ltd.
Flame/Powder Spray Equipment Trolleys
For the convenience and ease of moving your Flame/Powder Spray Equipment quickly from job to job, we supply purpose-built Flame/Powder Spray Equipment Trolleys, complete with gas cylinder storage, powder and tools storage with lockable doors.
The photos above show the Flame Spray MK73-FS system installed in the trolley, please note our Trolley’s can be loaded with any of our Flame/Powder Spray systems.
Equipment Trolley – Storage Features
- Flame spray system storage including spray pistol, flow meters, regulators, flash back arresters, hoses, air manifold.
- Gas cylinder storage facility.
- Hose storage facility.
- Hard rubber wheels.
- Castors.
- Wire storage facility.
If you would like more information on our equipment, please call us on 07 3823 1004, or email us using our contact form.