Operators at the SNCF spray with comfort thanks to Graco’s Merkur

THE SNCF IS A EUROPEAN LEADER IN THE PRODUCTION OF PASSENGER TRAINS, HIGH-SPEED TRAINS, METROS AND BUSSES.

During a Graco Finishing Road Show, the truck made a stop at one of SNCF’s facilities in Rouen. Here, Graco showed its latest product innovations such as the ProMix 2KS, the Pro Xp electrostatic gun range and the Mini-Merkur ES.

It was the Mini-Merkur ES that caught the attention of the SNCF as a possible solution to replace the cup guns used to paint small parts of the TGV. After the Finishing Road Show, a test with the Mini-Merkur ES in combination with G40 Air-Assisted Airless guns was organised by the local Graco distributor, Clid Industrie, at the SNCF in Rouen. The test included product compatibility, spray quality and material consumption.
 

Increased operator comfort

The results of the test showed that the Graco solution was more effective for the painters. The G40 gun offers more operator comfort and higher productivity with Air-Assisted Airless instead of Air Spray without compromising the finish.

Moreover, a fast colour change was possible due to the small lower volume and the system was easy and quick to flush. As a result, the SNCF in Rouen decided to replace their cup guns with a Mini-Merkur ES.

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