The Ionix Static Eliminator  
makes your blow off gun a static eliminator!

Spray perfect finishes the first time. Eliminate do overs! Cut back on wet sands and polishes!

      
Ionix Model AF200-2                                                                                Ionix Model PL300-2

Ionix Static Eliminator Model AF200-2 and PL300-2
The Ionix Model AF200-2 is designed to eliminate static on sheet metal prior to painting. Ionix Model PL300-2 is designed to eliminate static on plastic parts and rubber bumpers as well as sheet metal.

Theory of operation
Ionix operates by making air, which is normally an electrical insulator, an electrical conductor. Therefore, when Ionix in installed in a blow off line, the Ionix treated air acts as an electrical grounding path conducting the charges away or to each other.

Having air pass over our treated core inside the Ionix unit creates the Ionix effect. Over time and use, this interior core dissipates. Therefore, once a year Ionix must be replaced. To replace Ionix, you simply remove the old Ionix from the air line and install a new Ionix. Ionix contains no hazardous materials and can be discarded in recyclable waste.

Benefits of Ionix for auto refinishers
Using a static eliminator has 2 significant benefits to auto body shops. First, using as static eliminator during blow off prior to painting eliminates static charges on surfaces that attract airborne particles which cause fisheyes ad blemishes. There are less static electricity charges to attract dust. Secondly, using a static eliminator allows the operator to use less air pressure during the blow off process. This reduces the amount of particulate suspended in the air that can settle onto work.

Selecting the proper Ionix model 
Ionix is installed on a dedicated air hose. Do not install or use Ionix on the same air hose used for painting! Ionix must be removed from the air hose when the hose is used for painting.

For eliminating static on sheet metal only:
For shops who do not currently have a dedicated blow off air line, they should purchase the complete Ionix Static Control System. This includes 1 Ionix AF200-2, 1 pistol grip air gun, 25’ of 3/8” hose with ¼” threaded nipples on each and 2 hose clamps. The shop simply threads a quick connect to the hose to complete installation. When your ready to blow off, remove your spray gun from air hose, attach the Ionix hose, blow off surface, remove Ionix hose when done and reattach spray gun to paint.

For shops who currently have a dedicated blow off line, the shop would purchase an individual Ionix AF200-2, cut their air line and insert the Ionix in the blow off air line. Ionix AF200 are available for 3/8" or 1/2" inside diameter air lines.

For eliminating static on plastic parts and rubber bumper as well as sheet metal:
For shops who do not currently have a dedicated blow off air line, they should purchase the complete Ionix Static Control System. This includes 1 Ionix PL300-2, 1 pistol grip air gun, 25’ of 3/8” hose with ¼” threaded nipples on each and 2 hose clamps. The shop simply threads a quick connect to the hose to complete installation. When your ready to blow off, remove your spray gun from air hose, attach the Ionix hose, blow off surface, remove Ionix hose when done and reattach spray gun to paint.

For shops who currently have a dedicated blow off line, the shop would purchase an individual Ionix PL300-2, cut their air line and insert the Ionix in the blow off air line.

Installation and maintenance
Ionix works automatically when air passes through it. Install according to the directional airflow indicated on the outside of the Ionix. Ionix contains internal screens to trap dust and dirt. Once a month the Ionix unit should be removed from the air line and blown out in reverse air direction to clean out of any debris collected inside by the interior screens.

Do not leave the Ionix in the air line when painting. Do not leave Ionix in the paint booth during the bake cycle. Do not use in lines over 50psi/3.5 bar.

Operation of Ionix
The purpose of using a static eliminator is to be able to turn pressure down in finishing. High pressures suspend dirt in the air which later fall down on your work causing blemishes. High velocities aver surfaces cause static. Therefore, your goal is to use AS LOW A PRESSURE DURING BLOWOFF AS POSSIBLE! Ionix is rated to 50psi but you should never have to use pressures that high with Ionix installed.

7 tips for fewer reworks
The key to fewer makeovers is a systematic effort of preventive measures to reduce particulate and static in your painting environment. Here are 7 recommendations to improve the quality of your work.
1. Use a static eliminator during blow off to reduce static charges which attract dirt. Using a static eliminator also allows you to use lower air pressure to blow off surfaces reducing particulate suspended in the air.
2. Filter air to your paint booth and change air filters regularly.
3. Maintain positive pressure in your paint booth so air is escaping out, not into, your paint booth.
4. Wear non-woven clothes in painting environments.
5. Wet the floor in the paint booth.
6. Use a low pressure paint gun.
7. Use low pressure during blowoff. High pressure creates high velocities over the body surface which causes static.

How to order Ionix
Call Ionix at 800-246-1784 or your local jobber.