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Cartridge Program
Frequently Asked Questions |
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| How well do the
cartridges and static mixing tubes mix the materials? |
| The cartridges and
static mixing tubes have been designed to provide a superior
product mix that is on-ratio every time, completely eliminating
the need for inaccurate and time-consuming batch mixing. |
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| Can we fill the
cartridges ourselves? |
| Yes, but it is
difficult, time consuming and costly to do so. Filling the
cartridges in-house may also void the warranty on your paint.
Check with your paint supplier. |
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| Are the cartridges
recyclable? |
| No, the cartridges
are single-use and 100% disposable. |
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| Can static mixing tubes
be cleaned and reused? |
| No. Static
mixing tubes are meant to be used once and discarded once the
material has cured inside. |
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| How do the cartridges
affect shelf-life of the material inside? |
| The shelf-life of
the material inside the cartridge is the same as the material in
bulk containers. Studies have shown that air-tight
cartridges actually extend the shelf-life of many materials. |
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| What is the largest size
cartridge currently available? |
| 750ml. x 750ml. (50
ounces) is the largest size currently available. Larger
size cartridges are currently being designed and should be
available in 2006. |
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| What mix ratios can the
cartridges accommodate? |
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1:1 Mix Ratio |
750 ml. x 750 ml. (50 oz.)
600 ml. x 600 ml. (40 oz.)
300 ml. x 300 ml. (20 oz.)
150 ml. x 150 ml. (10 oz.)
100 ml. x 100 ml. short style (7 oz.) |
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2:1 Mix Ratio |
600 ml. x 300 ml. (30 oz.)
300 ml. x 150 ml. (15 oz.)
100 ml. x 50 ml. short style (5 oz.) |
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3:1 Mix Ratio |
300 ml. x 100 ml. (14 oz.) |
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4:1 Mix Ratio |
600 ml. x 150 ml. (25 oz.)
300 ml. x 75 ml. (13 oz.) |
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5:1 Mix Ratio |
750 ml. x 150 ml. (30 oz.) |
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6:1 Mix Ratio |
600 ml. x 100 ml. (24 oz.) |
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10:1 Mix Ratio |
750 ml. x 75 ml. (28 oz.)
300 ml. x 30 ml. (11 oz.) |
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25:1 Mix Ratio |
750 ml. x 30 ml. (26 oz.) |
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| Is the cartridge-based
spray system for small jobs/touch-up only? |
| No. Given the
ease of set-up and elimination of material handling,
cartridge-based spray technology is equally cost-effective on
medium to large size areas (even up to 10,000 square feet). |
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| Where do we purchase the
static mixing tubes? |
| V. O. Baker Company
is the only authorized source for these specially designed
marine paint static mixing tubes. The static mixing tubes
are a stock item, available for immediate shipping. |
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| Where do we purchase the
marine paint dispensing and spray equipment? |
| V. O. Baker Company
is the only authorized source for this specially designed
equipment. Most products are in stock available for same
day shipment. |
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| Who repairs the
equipment? |
| Currently, V. O.
Baker Company is the only authorized repair facility for the
equipment. |
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