SUCCESS STORIES

Andamios Atlas S.A. de C.V. Chooses Nanogun Airspray Gun to Achieve a 40% Savings in Time and Paint Consumption

Andamios Atlas S.A. de C.V. is specialising in safety in the construction field and works with the highest quality standards for its scaffolding systems. It has been able to achieve a 40% savings in time and paint consumption by choosing SAMES KREMLIN electrostatic spraying equipment.

In building construction, scaffolding is a temporary structure widely used to elevate and support workers and materials during the construction, maintenance, repair or cleaning of buildings, bridges and all other structures. Scaffolds are essential to get access to heights and areas that would be otherwise hard to get to. Tubular scaffolding of steel or aluminium, that has largely replaced timber scaffolding on most construction projects, can easily be erected in any shape, length, or height. Unfortunately, unsafe scaffolding has the potential to result in death or serious injury. This is the reason why the aim of Andamios Atlas S.A. de C.V., located in Tlalnepantla de Baz (Mexico) and specialising in manufacturing and selling architectural and structural metallic scaffolds, is the safety in the construction industry. “For more than 50 years our company has been supporting the

Mexican construction industry in keeping workers and materials in safe conditions”- says Carlos Raul Carrizales, Production Manager at Andamios Atlas S.A. de C.V.. “This means paying a great attention to the highest quality standards in manufacturing our scaffolding systems. And quality means perfect coverage of the paint to prevent any corrosion over time: the quality and performance of the spraying equipment is thus a major concern for us”.

About Andamios Atlas S.A. de C.V.

Andamios Atlas S.A. de C.V. started operations in 1965 and has consolidated as the biggest leader in scaffolding rental and sales in the national and international markets. “Our production capacity amounts to 26,000 tons of construction equipment, and our products are divided in 7 ranges with the highest safety, quality and technical standards in construction industry. This throughput and our 16 divisions distributed over the Country allow us to be involved in any building project. Our engineering department carries out more than 100 monthly projects, and we maintain an average of 10,000 tons of equipment working on site per month, with approximately 100 daily operations nationwide”. Andamios Atlas S.A. de C.V. is committed to providing products and all-round services with technology, quality and prices that meet the requirements and expectations of their customers. Their new products committee works constantly to offer innovative solutions to the construction sector and the finishing process. “In our paintshop – continues Carrizales - degreasing, washing, and surface preparation processes are carried out in paint booths and curing oven in order to guarantee an even coating with optimum thickness and adhesion. Here we are able to treat from small pieces to components with 1600 x 1400 x 2800 mm dimensions and a weight up to 400 kg”.

The Nanogun experience

When it came to choose the most suitable application solution to its production, Andamios Atlas asked SAMES KREMLIN team to show its best equipment, and it suggested the Nanogun Airspray gun. “The Nanogun Airspray is specially designed for spraying liquid solventbased materials at low pressures – says Thomas Comandone, Business Line Manager for Electrostatic liquid range at SAMES KREMLIN. Its lightweight and its ergonomic design make it the best choice for the operators to improve their comfort. Its high transfer efficiency and optimum coverage for outstanding finishing application make it unsurpassed in paint savings”. “This gun really helped us a lot in saving paint and which proved to be very easy to handle for our painters” – says Carrizales. “The electrostatic Nanogun met our needs since it was installed and the technical support was very good. They explained us all functionalities since the installation, all the manipulation and how to use the equipment, and gave us specific trainings, instruction manuals and tips and tricks to improve the use of the equipment and how to keep it in the best conditions. We began with a new project and we noted 40% of reduction in production time and paint consumption. We have achieved very significant paint savings and realised the real benefit of SAMES KREMLIN equipment”. The words of José Luis, coating specialist at Andamios Atlas, are also significant: “The gun is very easy to handle. The Nanogun is very lightweight, it is very easy to paint above and below without any problem. The flexibility of the hoses is also a plus. There is less wasted paint, a better finish quality and the equipment performance is excellent”.

For further information: www.sames-kremlin.com

© SAMES KREMLIN

© Andamios Atlas

NANOGUN AIRSPRAY GUN FEATURES

PERFORMANCE

• Automatic control of high voltage to maintain constant paint charge for higher Transfer

Efficiency • Optimal wrap-around and penetration effects for unrivalled paint savings with both high current and high voltage • High-quality coverage and regular thickness for outstanding finishing application • Wide range of viscosities to cover all product specifications at reduced costs.

PRODUCTIVITY

• Air and paint flows easily adjustable with intuitive knobs • Spray change from flat to round type is fast and simple • High Voltage triggered when needle moves – no pressure sensor for higher safety • GNM 6080 control module provides smart diagnostics for improved maintenance • The lightest electrostatic gun of the market.

SUSTAINABILITY

• Quick disconnect for enhanced maintenance • External paint circuit with simplified access for replacement • Coil fluid hose to allow safe application of metallic paints • Reduced Total Cost of Ownership with around 30% less wearable parts than market standards • Reliable quality of raw materials for tough use and long lifetime.