Biesse says the Viet Opera R is the only automated solution for sanding of MDF doors with a flat center panel, as well as the removal of cross grain scratching of solid wood doors. The Opera R also addresses the difficulties of inconsistent removal of cross grain scratch, finish quality with no swirl or check marks, proper sanding pressure to ensure no over polishing or dips, low maintenance cost and consistent finish quality from the first door to the last, the company adds.

Available from Stiles Machinery, the Makor Start-ONE is an automatic reciprocating spray machine with a pressurized cabin for minimized overspray control, finishing consistency, and the highest quality, the company says. It features a single spray arm with a quick-change gun plate, 3+1 color change system for fast and efficient color changes with minimal coating loss, and a paper-belt system with vacuum hold-down for low maintenance, minimal cleaning, and low operating costs, Stiles adds.

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) provides woodworking paint booths and dust collection booths to meet the finishing needs of small and large wood products manufacturers. GFS says its comprehensive line of paint booths and finishing equipment is perfectly suited for painting and staining furniture, cabinets, doors and more.

Venjakob has installed a resource-saving recirculation system in the large-capacity booth of the Ven Spray Perfect spray coating machine, for the application of water-based coating materials. Venjakob says the integrated air humidification system has proven to save heating energy and reduce environmental emissions.

The V-System 3000 HEPA cyclone dust collector from Oneida Air Systems has an industrial grade, 230V fan motor that provides CFM for up to 2 tools at once with 4" to 6" dust ports. The high-efficiency cyclone achieves over 99% separation with a smooth, compound molded surface, and an ultra-quiet noise level (with included sound filters) of 74 dBA at 10 feet.

PaintLine introduces two new accessories for its 50-shelf, PDRKD Prodrying Rack. The new PDRKD Shelf Spikes and Felts protect newly finished surfaces by minimizing the contact with the shelves on the rack. Both the Spikes and the Felts are available in packs of 150.

Fuji Spray says its DIY-PRO Series is ideal for use by entry-level and small workshops spraying cabinets, doors, trim, and furniture. Housed in a metal turbine case, the 1400w 2-stage bypass motor provides enough power to atomize virtually any type of coating. The spray gun has an easily adjustable fan pattern from wide to narrow, and easily converts from bottom to gravity-fed and vice versa. It is also easy to disassemble, making clean-up and maintenance hassle-free, Fuji says.

Uneeda says its Ekasand E-Series random orbital sanders are ergonomically built to provide users with increased balance, comfort, and control. Features include: a 350W brushless motor; 3 or 4 adjustable speeds; and temperature overheat protection. The sanders are available in 3x4-, 5- and 6-inch sizes with central vacuum or non-vac options.

The Dynabug II air-powered orbital finishing sander features a 3/32” diameter orbit which Dynabrade says makes the sander ideal for blending and finishing. The rectangular sanding pad, which is smaller than a quarter sheet pad, allows for sanding into the corners of drawers and cabinets. The compact, lightweight tool is also available as a “Delta style” vacuum sanding tool.

Available from Hymmen, smart2i is a cloud-based system for continuous monitoring and permanent recording of the surface technology machine status, production and quality data, in real-time. This data can be accessed from any device worldwide and displayed in customized dashboards by authorized users. The smart2i system can be integrated into both new and existing machines.