AP-50 digital series plasma spray system

The AP-50 Digital Series is a stand-alone single process, mass flow controlled (MFC) APS coating system. Built using only state-of-the art components and technologies, the AP-50 is designed to be both reliable and functional and to be used for every type of APS application ranging from R&D, single piece production to high volume production.

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AP-50 Digital Series

The AP-50 Digital Series is engineered and built to be the safest atmospheric plasma system available on the market today for continuous and consistent coating production. This is achieved by using the latest safety standards, modular construction separating gasses and fuels from the electrical parts, the use of only first-class materials and closed-loop control of all relevant process parameters such as gas pressures and flows, voltage on the gun, water temperatures, and combustible gas monitoring. Safety interlock integration and e-stops with external equipment such as cooler, part- and gun manipulation units come standard.

AP-50 Digital Series spray guns:

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Check Sinplex

Check F4

Check F4XL

Check F4HBS

Check F1

Check SG-100

Check SG-100/2700 & 2086

Check 9MB

Check 3MB

Check 3MB-T ID

Check Integration of other spray guns on request

AP-50 Digital Series main features:

Runs on Horizon software:
- FST | Horizon™ operating software
- FST | Horizon™ data reporting on PC
- FST | Horizon™ information centre on PC
- FST | Horizon™ turn-key maintenance scheduler
System components connected to a single network with digital communication:
Simatic s7-1500 PLC The process controller is PLC based providing maximum reliability
- No external influence of the signal: Data transfer is based on a 24V signal. Screened cables and required grounding are no longer necessary.
- No measured value losses: The entire measured value transmission is digital. Transmission that is prone to errors and calculation of analogue signals is replaced.
- Easy component replacement: all sensor parameters are stored in the master and transferred to the replaced unit.
- Identification: only like for like replacement. No wrong sensors accepted.
- Wire break detection/diagnosis: wire break or short-circuit is immediately detected.
Master/slave integration via profinet
Modular construction enables future expansion of a single-process system to multi-process
High Definition 22” Touch Screen HMI provides clear and user-friendly access to process control parameters and monitoring functions
Closed-loop mass flow controllers for all process gases including carrier gas.
Remote diagnostics minimizing the system failure analyzing efforts, through the use of eWon technology.
The AP-50 controls all system peripheral or auxiliary components, such as heat exchangers, dust collectors.
All process-related parameters are closed-loop for maximum coating consistency
Multiple gun technology; can handle most plasma spray guns
Master control integration and operation of FST powder feeders
Fully compliant with all relevant CE and UL directives

AP-50 Digital Series system configurations:

Turn-key solutions

Thermal spray guns for plasma spray

9MB Plasma Spray Gun

9MB plasma spray guns are well-known by the thermal spray industry for their reliability and are one of the most used plasma spray guns worldwide.

3MB Plasma Spray Gun

3MB plasma spray guns are well-known by the thermal spray industry for their reliability and are one of the most used plasma spray guns worldwide.

F4 Plasma Spray Gun

The F4 is a machine-mounted, multi-purpose air plasma spray gun used for external coating applications. The gun is capable of operating at power levels up to 55 kW.

F1 ID-Plasma Spray Gun

The F1 plasma gun has been around for some time and is known for its reliability and good coating quality for the application of coatings in internal surfaces of 75 mm (3") diameters or greater.

SG-100 Plasma Spray Gun

The SG-100 Plasma Spray Gun is a high power (80 kW) multi-purpose plasma spray gun.

2700 & 2086 ID-Plasma Extension Spray Gun

The Model 2700 & 2086 plasma extension guns are versatile production guns designed for internal diameter coating applications.

Horizon Software

FST Horizon™ professional Thermal Spray Software – operates multiple thermal spray processes in one modular software platform. Increase your production output by using FST’s reliable, versatile, unmatched process control delivered by FST’s 50 Digital Series systems.

Check FST | Horizon™ operation software

Check FST | Horizon™ data reporting

Check FST | Horizon™ maintenance scheduler

Check FST | Horizon™ information center