Product Data Sheet Metco 3MB Series Plasma Spray Guns: Model Operation CE-Conformant

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Product Data Sheet

Metco 3MB Series Plasma Spray Guns

The MetcoTM 3MB series plasma spray guns are


­well-known by the thermal spray industry for their
reliability and the choice of thousands of customers
worldwide.

Metco 3MB series plasma guns are general purpose devices


that produce high quality, consistently repeatable thermal
sprayed coatings.

The Metco 3MB series plasma guns are a long-standing


benchmark of the industry and highly regarded for their rug-
ged, dependable performance. Many OEMs have selected
these guns for various coating application specifications.

These updated Metco 3MB series guns improve on earlier


versions of the Metco 3MB by providing both ma-
chine-mount and hand-held capability, with an emergency
stop switch in the handle on the 3MBH hand-held plasma
gun.

Engineered for reliable performance and troublefree opera- Metco 3MBM – Machine-Mounted
tions, the Metco 3MB series is capable of depositing
high-quality coatings of plasma sprayed metal, metal alloys,
carbides, composites, blends, cermets, abradables and ce-
ramic powders.

Customers can be sure that their Metco 3MB series guns will
operate with reliability and confidence. Oerlikon Metco spare
parts are manufactured at our ISO 9001-certified plants, with
constantly monitored quality control procedures. Quality
spare parts, OEM-designed for increased service life and
safety, assures increased productivity.

Available Models:

Model Operation CE-Conformant


3MBM Machine-mount Yes
3MBH Handheld No

Metco 3MBH – Handheld

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1 General Description
Modular construction allows for ease in maintenance with spraying applications. These cables cannot be cross-con-
simple and fast changeover of hardware and gun nected due to right-hand and left-hand thread design.
components.
Heavy plastic insulators are provided to protect the operator
The 3MB series guns are widely utilized throughout the ther- from electrical shock. The removable handle of the 3MBH
mal spray industry and have been selected as the equipment plasma gun can be replaced with an optional gun cover kit
of choice under various coating application specifications. for machine-mount operation.
Gun hardware has been designed for versatile, safe and easy
operation. Conversely, a 3MBM can be converted into a 3MBH by re-
placing the cover with an optional handle assembly and elec-
When changing from one spray material or plasma gas to trical connection cable.
another, the switchover is fast; nozzles and electrodes are
plug-in, pullout assemblies and there is no alignment or ad- The handle assembly can be utilized as a remote powder
justments required when replacing nozzles and electrodes. feeder on/off switch and includes an emergency stop switch
which allows the operator to quickly shut the plasma system
Water-cooled cables are attached to the bottom of the gun down from the remote spraying position.
to allow for balance and to prevent interference in close-up

Gun Cover

Rear Gun Body


Rear Gun Body

Insulator

Tool Post Mount Gun Handle


Nozzle
Nozzle
Insulator

Front Gun Section

Front Gun Section

3MBM – Machine-Mounted 3MBH – Handheld

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2 Features and Benefits
nn Power Capability: optimum performance at levels of complex geometry applications
40 kW (100 % duty cycle) nn Ease of operation, maintenance and installation: ideally
nn High heat output capabilities: plasma gas temperatures suited for general purpose and advanced coating
up to 16000 ºC (28880 ºF) applications
nn High plasma gas velocity: in excess of 3050 m/s nn SCR compatible: operates with SCR (silicon controlled
(10000 ft/s) rectifier) power supply units
nn High particle velocities: up to 610 m/s (2000 ft/s) nn Complete range of nozzle and powder port components:
nn Long life gas insulators: fabricated from heat resistant accommodates the majority of coating material and oper-
plastic, which insures durability and uniform gas flows at ation needs
all power levels nn Operational with nitrogen as the primary plasma gas:
nn New gas distribution ring: provides improved nitrogen gas ­offers economical operation with high heat output
flow nn CE-conformity: the 3MB series plasma gun meets Euro-
nn Simple, versatile design: allows for a broad range of pean safety and operation requirements and is CE-con-
­application capabilities formant (3MBM models only)
nn Compact size: easily adapted for close-in spray work and

3 Accessories and Options


Oerlikon Metco offers a wide variety of accessories and der port assemblies, air cooling jets, cables and hoses.
­options for Metco 3MB series spray guns to suit specific For a complete list of optional parts and spare parts please
spray requirements. These include nozzles, electrodes, pow- refer to the parts lists section of the reference manual.

4 Technical Data

4.1 Dimensions

3MBM 3MBH

220 mm / 6 in 60 mm / 2.5 in
100 mm / 4 in 60 mm / 2.5 in
200 mm / 8 in
200 mm / 8 in

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4.2 Specifications

Power rating
100% duty cycle 40 kW
Weight
3MBM 1.5 kg 3.3 Ib
3MBH 2.3 kg 5 Ib
Cooling Water
Inlet temperature (all 3MB) 18 °C 65 °F
Inlet pressure (all 3MB) 9 bar 130 psi
Flow (all 3MB) 16 l/min 5 gal/min
Cooling Water Quality
Total hardness 0.5 Grade F
0.35 Grade E
0.28 Grade D
Conductivity < 10 μS/cm
ph Value 6.6
Plasma Gas Purity
Nitrogen 99.7%
Argon 99.95%
Hydrogen 99.995%
Helium 99.995%
Plasma Controller
Compatibility MultiCoat™
UniCoat™
9MC, 9MCE
Powder Feeder
Compatibility all Oerlikon Metco powder feeders

Information is subject to change without prior notice.

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