摘要 |
The invention provides a method of, an applicator for, and apparatus for utilising an applicator for electrostatically coating an article with a thin coating of liquid, comprising creating an electrostatic field between an article to be coated and a very fine annular or longitudinally extending gap which is stable, of fixed width and of uniform cross section and supplying liquid to said very fine stable gap, whereby said liquid in passing through said stable gap is atomised to produce a spray of fine particles which is applied to the article to form a uniform coating of liquid thereon for example, for use in the aluminium, steel and automotive industries. |