Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions Turnkey Spray Systems ProPlasma

Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions designs & produces complete turnkey plasma spray systems, providing the integrated components that deliver maximum spray rates & deposition efficiency while significantly reducing energy consumption.

The system features Saint-Gobain’s patented ProPlasma HP spray gun, which yields deposition rates three to four times higher than conventional plasma spray guns and is suitable for a wide range of thermal spray applications.

The ProPlasma spray system is based on a Siemens PLC programmable logic control system. Easy-to-use automatic & manual modes allow the operator to monitor & control gun power, powder flow rate, gas flow rates, water cooling conditions & other key spray parameters for optimal performance.

Saint-Gobain offers two closed loop and open loop powder feeders, that provide capacity starting at 1.5 L. The ProPlasma Spray Guns are remote controlled, either by a robot or an XY manipulator. The system is designed to meet additional upgrades for future needs.

ProPlasma Spray System Components

• ProPlasma control unit -- features Siemens PLC programmable logic controller along with mass flow meters for gas regulation
• ProPlasma controller – features Siemens industrial touch screen control board with 30.5 cm (12”) TFT display
• ProPlasma PR80-8 power source – operates up to 65 kW (88 hp) up to 800 amps
• ProPlasma DP TWIN powder feeder – an open-loop dual feeder designed for multi-layer coatings
• ProPlasma DP CL powder feeder – a closed-loop single feeder; suitable for electronic & semiconductor applications

Maximum Efficiency with Versatile, Economical Operations

Saint-Gobain Coating Solutions designed the ProPlasma high-performance powder spray gun with two goals: To improve productivity & provide versatility. We based our design on a single anode/single cathode configuration. However, Saint-Gobain has optimized the plasma gas injection & electrode shapes to enable users to meet a wide range of thermal spray requirements for optimal performance.

Whether you require high powder feed rates, high deposition efficiency or high velocity, the ProPlasma HP spray gun meets your coating needs more effectively & economically than other new generation plasma guns. Its simple design combined with patented features yields efficiency rates that reduce energy consumption & product waste for significant cost savings, while producing highly wear-resistant coatings that extend the life of your parts & equipment.

Benefits of ProPlasma High-Performance Spray Guns

• Two power configurations – standard (30-40 kW) & high power (45-65 kW) – to optimize performance & energy savings
• Easy-to-change the self-anode aligning and cathode, which simplifies change-outs & reduces downtime
• Low energy consumption for an environmentally friendly process
• High spray rates:
• 120 g/min (16 lb/hour) at 51% deposition efficiency when used with Saint-Gobain’s chromium oxide powder
• 150 g/min (20 lb/hour) at 57% deposition efficiency when used with Saint-Gobain’s yttria zirconia powder
• 120 g/min (16 lb/hour) at 57% deposition efficiency when used with Saint-Gobain’s Ruby powder
• 75 g/min (10 lb/hour) at 65% deposition efficiency when used with Saint-Gobain’s Aluminum Oxide powder

In addition to ProPlasma high performance spray guns, Saint-Gobain can apply their vast knowledge of materials chemistry & process technology to customize turnkey plasma spray systems which include the control unit, power source & other related equipment.