Graco Develops First Air Spray Guns Certified for Ergonomic Performance
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) has introduced Stellair ACE and Stellair™, the first industrial air spray guns to achieve Ergonomics Performance Certification. These innovative spray guns are designed to reduce fatigue potential and increase productivity for industrial painters. Stellair ACE, weighing only 209 grams, is up to 50% lighter than comparable manual pressure feed spray guns and uses up to 25% less muscle effort. Stellair, with aluminum construction, weighs 410 grams and reduces muscle exertion by up to 18%. The development process involved collaboration with United States Ergonomics and extensive testing with professional painters. These advancements in ergonomics, including minimized hand pressure points and improved gun balance, aim to enhance the wellbeing and efficiency of industrial painters.
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) ha presentato Stellair ACE e Stellair™, le prime pistole per verniciatura a spruzzo industriali ad aver ottenuto la Certificazione per le Prestazioni Ergonomiche. Queste innovative pistole sono progettate per ridurre il potenziale di affaticamento e aumentare la produttività per i pittori industriali. Stellair ACE, che pesa solo 209 grammi, è fino al 50% più leggera rispetto alle pistole a spruzzo manuali comparabili e utilizza fino al 25% in meno di sforzo muscolare. Stellair, con costruzione in alluminio, pesa 410 grammi e riduce lo sforzo muscolare fino al 18%. Il processo di sviluppo ha coinvolto la collaborazione con gli Ergonomisti degli Stati Uniti e ampi test con pittori professionisti. Questi progressi in ergonomia, che includono la minimizzazione dei punti di pressione delle mani e un miglior bilanciamento della pistola, mirano a migliorare il benessere e l'efficienza dei pittori industriali.
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) ha presentado Stellair ACE y Stellair™, las primeras pistolas de pulverización industrial que han obtenido la Certificación de Rendimiento Ergonómico. Estas pistolas innovadoras están diseñadas para reducir el potencial de fatiga y aumentar la productividad de los pintores industriales. Stellair ACE, que pesa solo 209 gramos, es hasta un 50% más ligera que las pistolas de pulverización manuales comparables y utiliza hasta un 25% menos de esfuerzo muscular. Stellair, con construcción de aluminio, pesa 410 gramos y reduce el esfuerzo muscular hasta en un 18%. El proceso de desarrollo implicó la colaboración con Ergonomía de Estados Unidos y pruebas exhaustivas con pintores profesionales. Estos avances en ergonomía, que incluyen la minimización de los puntos de presión en las manos y una mejor distribución del peso de la pistola, tienen como objetivo mejorar el bienestar y la eficiencia de los pintores industriales.
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG)는 Stellair ACE 및 Stellair™를 출시했습니다. 이 두 제품은 인체공학 성능 인증을 획득한 최초의 산업용 에어 스프레이 건입니다. 이 혁신적인 스프레이 건은 산업 페인터들의 피로 가능성을 줄이고 생산성을 높이도록 설계되었습니다. Stellair ACE의 무게는 단 209그램으로, 유사한 수동 압력 공급 스프레이 건보다 최대 50% 더 가볍습니다 그리고 근육 사용을 최대 25% 줄입니다. 알루미늄 구조의 Stellair는 410그램의 무게로 근육 사용을 최대 18% 감소시킵니다. 개발 과정에는 미국 인체공학과의 협업과 전문 페인터들로부터의 광범위한 테스트가 포함되었습니다. 손 압력점을 최소화하고 총의 균형을 개선하는 등 인체공학의 이러한 발전은 산업 페인터들의 웰빙과 효율성을 증진하는 데 목표를 두고 있습니다.
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) a introduit Stellair ACE et Stellair™, les premières pistolets à peinture industriels à obtenir la certification de performance ergonomique. Ces pistolets innovants sont conçus pour réduire le potentiel de fatigue et augmenter la productivité des peintres industriels. Stellair ACE, pesant seulement 209 grammes, est jusqu'à 50% plus léger que les pistolets à pression manuelle comparables et nécessite jusqu'à 25% d'effort musculaire en moins. Stellair, en construction aluminium, pèse 410 grammes et réduit l'effort musculaire jusqu'à 18%. Le processus de développement a impliqué la collaboration avec des ergonomes des États-Unis et de nombreux tests avec des peintres professionnels. Ces avancées ergonomiques, y compris la minimisation des points de pression de la main et une meilleure balance de l'arme, visent à améliorer le bien-être et l'efficacité des peintres industriels.
Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG) hat Stellair ACE und Stellair™ eingeführt, die ersten industriellen Luftspritzpistolen, die die Ergonomie-Leistungszertifizierung erhalten haben. Diese innovativen Spritzpistolen sind darauf ausgelegt, das Ermüdungspotenzial zu reduzieren und die Produktivität zu steigern für industrielle Maler. Stellair ACE wiegt nur 209 Gramm und ist bis zu 50% leichter als vergleichbare manuelle Druckspritzpistolen und benötigt bis zu 25% weniger Muskelkraft. Stellair, mit Aluminiumkonstruktion, wiegt 410 Gramm und reduziert die Muskelbelastung um bis zu 18%. Der Entwicklungsprozess beinhaltete die Zusammenarbeit mit den Ergonomie-Spezialisten der Vereinigten Staaten und umfassende Tests mit professionellen Malern. Diese Fortschritte in der Ergonomie, einschließlich minimierter Druckpunkte in den Händen und verbesserter Balance der Pistole, zielen darauf ab, das Wohlbefinden und die Effizienz von industriellen Malern zu erhöhen.
- Introduction of Stellair ACE and Stellair™, the first industrial air spray guns with Ergonomics Performance Certification
- Stellair ACE is up to 50% lighter than comparable manual pressure feed spray guns
- Stellair ACE uses up to 25% less muscle effort than comparable industrial air spray guns
- Stellair reduces muscle exertion by up to 18% compared to similar air spray guns
- Collaboration with United States Ergonomics for research and testing, enhancing product credibility
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Graco's introduction of the Stellair ACE and Stellair air spray guns marks a significant advancement in industrial painting equipment. These products address a critical need in the industry by focusing on ergonomics and worker well-being, which could lead to increased productivity and reduced workplace injuries.
The certification by United States Ergonomics adds credibility to Graco's claims, potentially giving them a competitive edge in the market. The Stellair ACE's
From an investor perspective, this innovation could strengthen Graco's market position in the industrial fluid handling equipment sector. If the products gain traction, we might see increased sales and market share for Graco in the coming quarters, potentially positively impacting the company's financial performance.
The development of ergonomically certified spray guns by Graco is a significant step forward for occupational health in industrial painting. The reduction in muscle effort (up to
The involvement of professional painters in the design process and the certification by United States Ergonomics lend credibility to the product's effectiveness. This focus on worker well-being could result in reduced absenteeism, lower worker's compensation claims and improved job satisfaction for industrial painters.
For Graco, this could translate into stronger relationships with customers who prioritize worker health and safety, potentially leading to long-term contracts and repeat business.
Graco's new Stellair ACE and Stellair spray guns could have a significant impact on manufacturing efficiency. The reduced weight and improved ergonomics are likely to result in less painter fatigue, potentially leading to increased productivity and higher quality output over extended work periods.
The use of carbon-reinforced polymer in the Stellair ACE is particularly interesting, as it achieves significant weight reduction while maintaining durability. This material choice could set a new standard in the industry for balancing performance and ergonomics.
From a manufacturing perspective, the focus on serviceability mentioned in the article could lead to reduced downtime and maintenance costs for end-users. This, combined with the ergonomic benefits, could make Graco's new products an attractive option for industrial painters and potentially drive sales growth in the industrial equipment sector.
Stellair™ and Stellair ACE Reduce Fatigue Potential and Improve Productivity for Industrial Painters
Graco's newest industrial air spray gun line includes Stellair™ (left) and Stellair ACE (right). Due to its durably unique carbon reinforced construction, Stellair ACE weighs 209 grams (7.4 ounces) – about half the weight of comparable manual pressure feed spray guns. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Painting is really hard work,” said Peter Linder, vice president of
“My shoulder especially hurt at the end of the day,” recalled Linder. “That experience drove home the need to champion a spray gun product line that painters will ask for because it adds to their wellbeing and makes the job of painting easier.”
Made for Industrial Painters: Stellair ACE and Stellair
While ergonomics was considered in previous spray gun designs, Graco recognized the importance of continual improvements by involving United States Ergonomics, a global ergonomic consulting service and product testing company.
The collaboration resulted in the industry’s first paint spray guns certified for ergonomic performance.
- Stellair ACE weighs 209 grams (7.4 ounces) – up to 50 percent lighter than almost any other manual pressure feed spray gun – due to its durably unique carbon reinforced polymer construction. Stellair ACE uses up to 25 percent less muscle effort than comparable industrial air spray guns.
- Stellair, with aluminum metal construction, weighs 410 grams (14.46 oz), still making it among the lightest industrial spray guns available. Compared to similar air spray guns, Stellair lessens muscle exertion by up to 18 percent.
Reducing weight was not the only ergonomic advancement factored into the new spray gun design. Graco engineers also focused on minimizing hand pressure points, improving overall gun balance, and enhancing hose flexibility. Research and testing by United States Ergonomics allowed them to objectively measure the improvements.
Certification Through
United States Ergonomics researched and evaluated manual air spray gun ergonomics at three critical stages: design analysis and optimization; design review and testing; and ergonomic assessment. Each stage involved professional painters who work in industrial settings.
“Painters consistently rated the new Graco paint sprayers superior in weight, hand fit, feel, balance, trigger control, and adjustability,” said Kevin Costello, CPE, president of United States Ergonomics. “Their feedback was important to the Ergonomics Performance Certification. We expect field trials in production paint shop applications to fulfill formal certification requirements.”
For more about how Stellair ACE and Stellair manual air spray guns provide industrial painters with the all-star ergonomics, serviceability and spray performance they need to enjoy and excel at their jobs, visit www.graco.com/stellair.
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ABOUT GRACO
Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids and coatings in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense, and spray fluid and powder materials. A recognized leader in its specialties,
Graco’s Industrial Division makes liquid finishing and advanced fluid dispense equipment primarily for use in industrial applications. This division’s products include liquid finishing equipment that applies liquids on metals, wood and plastics, with emphasis on solutions that provide easy integration to paint monitoring and control systems.
For additional information about Graco Inc., please visit www.graco.com.
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United States Ergonomics specializes in product and workplace ergonomics. The company delivers sustainable productivity gains while reducing ergonomic risks and ensuring health and safety. United States Ergonomics operates a state-of-the-art ergonomics laboratory providing advanced workplace design, product testing and certification.
Certification by United States Ergonomics indicates the completion of a rigorous testing process defined by the International Ergonomics Association. A product that has earned certification provides measurable ergonomic benefits to the user by improving comfort and fit and by minimizing the risk factors that may cause injuries.
For additional information about United States Ergonomics, visit us-ergo.com.
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Meredith Sobieck, 612-623-6427, Meredith_A_Sobieck@graco.com
Source: Graco Inc.
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