November 10, 2004—Trac Tool Products’ new Speed Rollers applicators reportedly apply paints and coatings at least two to three times faster than internally-fed pressure rollers or conventional dip-and-roll painting methods. Company founders (coatings industry veterans) feel the Speed Rollers will “revolutionize the painting industry in the same way the nail gun revolutionized the building construction and roofing industries.”
The product increases labor productivity by increasing speed in application without the over spray, poor finish quality, and high-maintenance requirements of other methods, says Trac Tool. The product also requires less training time.
Speed Rollers is a revolutionary applicator accessory for pump and airless paint systems. It features an actuated paint delivery system that coats a top roller and then a second roller to maximize surface coating time while providing an even finish. The Standard Model 1188 has been field-tested to cover 100 square feet per minute, over three times the rate of conventional dip and roll painting methods.
These applicators also employ a balanced ergonomic design to minimize operator fatigue. Other features include a design optimized for fast cleanup and daily maintenance, a special guard design to minimize splatter and drips, the use of readily available standard nine-inch roller sleeves, and the ability to apply just about any type of coating, including acrylics, alkyd, epoxies, block fillers, adhesives, and roofing materials.
Speed Rollers Standard Model 1188 is Trac Tool’s introductory product. Additional models including a High Solids Applicator and an 18-inch wide unit are currently under development. For more information visit Trac Tool or contact Mr. Jim O ‘Hare at 800/340-6496.
