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OPTIFLEX™ From ITW Gema®

Indianapolis, Ind., May 2007 — The most advanced grouping of powder coating equipment is now available from ITW Gema®. The OptiFlex™ is designed to deliver optimal results every time and features the OptiStar™ control unit, the OptiFlow™ pump and the OptiGun® automatic powder gun.

Each OptiStar control unit is able to store up to 250 coating programs that can be selected for different powder types, part styles, and/or line speeds. This produces the unique repeatability required to achieve better process control, which takes the guesswork out of the application.

The OptiFlow pump ensures uniform powder delivery for every application.
Keyed quick disconnects ensure fast removal, reliable fit and easy maintenance.
Check valves prevent powder migration into the control unit and, with only one major wear item, operational costs remain low.

The OptiGun automatic powder gun features ITW Gema’s integrated cascade power supply, which provides maximum charging at the tip of the gun. Its contoured and sealed body design prevents powder from collecting and entering the internal gun cavity. This eliminates potential voltage and color-change contamination problems.

Being compatible with all nozzles and extensions for the OptiSelect™ manual powder guns, the OptiGun is easy to integrate into an existing powder system and simplifies replacement of wear parts.

ITW Gema is the global leader and virtual pioneer of the powder coating process. ITW Gema, a business unit of the Illinois Tool Works Corporation, operates the North American Headquarters from Indianapolis, Indiana. For more information, contact Karen Walters by telephone at (317) 298-5072, by email at kwalters@itwgema.com or on the web at www.itwgema.com.