Reunasuuttimia

Reunasuuttimia, in Finnish, are edge spray nozzles designed to apply liquids specifically along the edge or boundary of a surface or workpiece. The term combines reun a meaning edge and suutin meaning nozzle. They are used in various industrial spray systems to achieve targeted coverage where standard central nozzles may leave edges insufficiently coated or oversprayed.

Design and operation can vary, but reunasuuttimia generally produce a narrow, edge-oriented spray pattern. They are available in different materials to match the liquids they spray, such as stainless steel, brass, or polymers. Many models offer adjustable spray angle, flow rate, and spray width. They are commonly mounted on fixed fixtures or robotic spray arms and can be deployed as single units or in multi-jet arrangements to improve edge coverage and uniformity.

Applications for reunasuuttimia include automotive and metal fabrication coating lines, where primers, paints, or sealants need even edge coverage on panels; wood finishing and coating processes that require edge protection or finishing; and cleaning or cooling tasks where liquids must contact the edge of a component without excessive overspray.

Advantages of using edge nozzles include improved edge quality, reduced material waste, and more uniform coating along borders. Limitations may include the need for careful alignment, regular maintenance to prevent clogging, and selection of compatible liquids and pressures.

See also: spray nozzle, coating line, industrial spraying.