Features, advantages and disadvantages of mechanized putty

Puttying large areas manually requires considerable time and labor. Mechanized wall putty reduces the time it takes to process the surface and simplify the process. Instead of monotonous and physically difficult manual labor, a special mechanized apparatus is used to putty. The features of the mechanization of putty will be discussed in this article.

Content:

• The essence of mechanization
• Advantages and disadvantages of mechanization
• Hardware Features
• Solution for puttying station
• Putty application technology

The essence of mechanization

The mechanization of the process allows you to level and strengthen the surface using specialized equipment. Such putty stations are intended for the manufacture of a solution that is subsequently distributed evenly over the surface. Thanks to the machine application method, the complexity of the process is reduced, and the quality of the putty is increased. At the same time, a niche remains for manual labor: in this way, individual minor flaws that the machine could not cope with are eliminated.

Advantages and disadvantages of mechanization

Due to mechanized putty, the following advantages are achieved:

1. Labor productivity growth. Manual labor is much more labor intensive than mechanized labor. The use of machines also reduces the time spent on puttying (the same amount of work is performed on average four times faster).
2. Machine mixing allows you to get an excellent consistency of putty. The mixture is characterized by a fine-grained structure, due to which it adheres qualitatively to other materials. In addition, good adhesion is achieved due to the high pressure under which the putty is pumped to the surface.
3. Putties in the devices are environmentally friendly, and therefore work can be carried out in residential premises.
4. Thanks to the continuous mixing, the optimal consistency is constantly maintained, which allows to obtain the most uniform coating.
5. Mechanization saves consumables. The fact is that the solution is supplied with oxygen, as a result of which the volume of the mixture increases. In addition, the device produces a strictly metered amount of material, applying it with a thin layer, which is much more difficult to achieve manually.
6. The mechanized method allows to achieve a higher quality coating. In particular, on the surface there will be no stains characteristic of manual labor.

A significant disadvantage of the described method is the high cost of equipment.

Hardware Features

The machine for mechanized puttying is a device that operates from the mains. The following components are included in the package of equipment:

• hopper receiver;
• mixer;
• solution supply system;
• compressor;
• Control block.

The equipment simultaneously prepares the solution and directs it to the surface under pressure. Some models are equipped with a control panel, with which you can configure the system.

Note! The putty station is notable for its considerable dimensions, and therefore it will need a room with a total area of ​​25-30 square meters.

The operation algorithm of this type of equipment is described below:

1. Dry powder is poured into the hopper.
2. From the hopper, the powder enters the mixer.
3. The mixer is supplied with water in the right amount. In order for water to enter the apparatus, you will need to connect it to the water supply. If this is not possible, you can use a special water tank, which is connected to the pump of the putty station.
4. Kneading in the mixer is carried out according to the proportions specified by the program. To enrich the mixture, oxygen is supplied.
5. When the solution is ready, it is transferred to the feed system. The filler exits through the hose outward under the action of compressed air pumped by the compressor.
6. There are nozzles on the hose that optimize and speed up the process of filling the surface.

Note! An alternative to puttying stations are pumps. However, unlike stations, the pumps are devoid of a mixer, and therefore the solution must be kneaded independently. The device is placed in a container with the mixture. The finished mass due to pressure is fed through the hose.

Solution for puttying station

For refueling, both powder mixtures and ready-made compositions are used. The most popular are cement and gypsum mixtures. In addition to the base, the composition includes plasticizers and other specialized additives, which improve the individual qualities of the solution (for example, the ability to resist parasites or the elasticity of the coating).

A feature of gypsum compositions is their scope - they are intended only for the decoration of the internal parts of buildings. Due to its structure, gypsum is unsuitable for finishing facades and damp rooms. The gypsum surface is characterized by porosity, which allows the material to dry quickly.

Cement putties are most often used for finishing the exterior surfaces of buildings. The material is characterized by increased strength and resistance to moisture. The disadvantages of cement are its shrinkage, insufficient elasticity and prolonged drying.

Putty application technology

Machine putty consists of four stages:

• foundation preparation;
• equipment preparation;
• surface treatment;
• coating alignment.

Let's consider each stage separately:

1. Ground preparation is crucial. The final result of the work depends on how carefully the foundation is prepared. The main task of the preparatory phase is to ensure reliable adhesion. To do this, remove all debris and dust from the surface, apply anticorrosion preparations, and also prime the material.
2. Equipment preparation consists in delivering the device to the place of work, connecting it to the power supply and water supply, as well as filling the powder hopper into the hopper receiver. Then the mixer starts, and the station begins the production of the solution.
3. Puttying is carried out in accordance with certain rules.
4. Leveling the surface is carried out by sanding it manually or using a grinding machine.

Putty rules are as follows:

1. The gun should be kept about 30 centimeters from the surface.
2. The jet should be perpendicular to the wall.
3. Puttying should start from the corners.
4. Priority is given to joints.
5. The thickness of the filler layer is controlled by programming the feed rate of the composition.
6. The rate of solution output also affects the feed range (powerful stations can supply putty at a distance of 60-80 meters).

Thanks to the putty of machine application, the workflow is significantly accelerated, which, among other things, allows you to save financial resources. An important factor in favor of the machine method is also more convenient processing of rooms with very high ceilings. Especially for finishing a small area, buying an apparatus is unprofitable. At the same time, it makes sense to rent a putty station for the duration of the work in the store or from the builders.