When SATA presents a new spray gun, people take a close look. Perhaps even closer than with other manufacturers. SATA CEO/COO Florian Kaiser sees this as a sign of recognition rather than a problem.

The jet X is SATA’s most important new product in the last five years. The company has earned its good reputation in precisely this segment – this is where the brand’s core expertise lies. As such it is no surprise that people pay attention when there is something new. And the bar is high.

Florian Kaiser, one of the two managing directors of SATA, is aware of this and is looking forward to the challenge: “When SATA presents a new spray gun for basecoat and clearcoat applications, it has to be something special. SATA can not “only” provide a good spray gun. That would disappoint our customers, because they associate the name SATA with something much more than that. And that’s a good thing, it has to be that way. We have worked hard for this.”

So now we come to the jet X. What does it bring to the table to meet these expectations? Where was the scope for improvement over the previous model? This model, the SATAjet X 5500, is, after all, a milestone. Was it simply a matter of refining the atomisation even further?

“That was of course a key point,” says Florian Kaiser. “Of course, we have tried to reach an even higher level in this area. And, in all modesty, we have succeeded in doing so. But we have done this because there is a very specific benefit for the user. A tool is only better if it allows the user to do a better job and achieve a better result. That was our aim with the jet X.”

These improvements in atomisation were made possible by the so-called labyrinth airflow system. It guides the air to the holes in such a way that turbulence and pulsation are minimised. The atomisation is finer and more homogeneous. This makes it easier to avoid cloud formation, among other things.

Another important point is the design of the spray jet. This is particularly precisely defined on the jet X, with clear fade-out zones – so that it can be optimally controlled by the painter. He or she gets a better feel for the application of the material. This is another a clear advantage in everyday work.

Florian Kaiser also wants the most striking new feature of the new jet X to be understood in terms of benefits to the user. The jet X DIGITAL pro is equipped with the adam X pro. The new digital unit offers an astonishing range of functions, from pressure measurement and temperature display to precise information on operating hours, painting time and how often the trigger has been pulled. “Of course, you can also work perfectly well with the jet X in the traditional way – using the processing specifications, experience and feel. But if you want to know exactly what’s going on and also want to make systematic, measureable improvements, the jet X DIGITAL pro opens up completely new possibilities.”

Indeed, the painter can now preset the desired target pressure, for instance. The adam X pro shows the deviation from the current actual pressure on the display – and issues a warning if this deviation exceeds 0.2 bar. This is a very clear benefit – because these deviations can cause flow disturbances and cloud formation. The user also has the option of transmitting important data to a personal digital dashboard. This makes the painting process traceable – and the results reproducible.

Florian Kaiser: “Whether you want to utilise the new digital functions or not – the jet X is an exceptional spray gun. This is because it also raises the bar in terms of traditional analogue use. For instance, in terms of ergonomics, manufacturing quality and design. And it comes with completely new features – such as the trigger that can be removed without tools. In short: it’s worth picking one up and testing it yourself.”