Wagner announced the next generation of its Sprint powder coating product line – the Sprint 2 Expert manual system.
Jim JacquemardIt offers new digital intelligence features for greater system control and an intuitive interface that enables every user to quickly become a manual coating expert.
Coating job parameters are entered via a new, seven-inch WACON digital touchscreen on the Sprint 2 Expert. It is a centralized hub for entering all key parameters, such as voltage, air settings, and powder output. It displays error history, operating hours, and proactive maintenance reminders. An enhanced version of Sprint 2’s analog control panel, the new digital interface offers additional features, including Wagner Wizard, advanced business tools, and data export.
Sprint 2 Expert features the new Wagner Wizard coating assistant. It guides users through a simple five-step setup process of entering workpiece geometry, size, coating structure, desired film thickness, and powder type. The Wizard then uses those parameters to generate optimized coating recipes, which can be especially useful for complex part geometries. The Wizard empowers all users, even the most inexperienced, to easily determine correct recipes for all coating jobs. It also recommends suitable nozzles, extensions, and gun distances.
Advanced Business Tools and Data Export
Managing the powder coat process is simplified with the Sprint 2 Expert’s integrated management tools.
- Data Export – Production and service data can be easily exported to a USB drive for documentation or audits.
- Weight/powder measurement – An integrated scale measures powder consumption in real time while logging the user, recipe, and time per job. This supports cost tracking, process monitoring, and operational efficiency.
- User roles – Manage multiple users with individualized access levels to ensure traceability and consistency across shifts or production teams.
- User-friendly recipe management – Custom recipes are easy to create and save. They can be assigned to specific users or applications, enhancing repeatability and reducing setup time.
The Sprint 2 Expert is outfitted with the features that have contributed to Sprint 2's success.
- Digital Surface Optimizer (DSO) – Minimizes overcharging effects such as orange peel and edge buildup, even on complex parts and with sensitive powders. Wagner’s patented Air Flow Control (AFC) maintains constant airflow for uniform powder output and consistent finish quality.
- Quick-Link Injector System – Allows for tool-free detachment of powder and air hoses, featuring an integrated scraper ring that cleans the lance during removal. Optimized nozzle geometry reduces air requirements and creates soft, low-velocity powder clouds for fine or large-scale applications.
- PEM-X1 Manual Powder Gun – Durable and versatile for a wide range of manual powder applications, the gun’s lightweight, ergonomic design reduces operator fatigue. Operators can select coating characteristic curves, enabling optimal charging for various powder types and part shapes. Controls for powder flow adjustment and recipe switching are right at the gun.
“Our new Sprint 2 Expert is the master solution for manual coating,” says Jim Jacquemard, vice president of Wagner Industrial Solutions. “It is a game-changer for businesses that want to maximize production with features like the WACON digital touchscreen, the Wizard coating assistant, and advanced business tools.”
The Wagner Sprint 2 Expert is available in two versions – box-fed or hopper-fed. It can be converted from one version to the other. Optional component kits are available. Systems can be configured for single or dual-gun operation and are designed to grow with customer needs from lab and touch-up to full-scale production.
The Wagner Sprint 2 Expert is available in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico at professional paint and equipment retailers. MSRP for the box feed version is U.S. $11,767, and MSRP for the hopper-fed version is U.S. $8,943.
Visit https://wagnerindustrialsolutions.com/sprint-2-series.
