An electrostatic oiling system for use with single blanks in batch systems having an open spray chamber without the need for a negative vacuum chamber. Further, the provided electrostatic oiling system may utilize induction beams and a charge wall that allows for utilization of a smaller vacuum system. Further, the provided electrostatic oiling system may provide variable blank coverage without the need for metered pumps.

An applicator for electrostatic deposition of dry powder on a grounded continuous moving electrically conductive web is provided that includes a powder feeding system, at least one powder dispenser, an electrostatic deposition chamber, and at least one wire electrode in the electrostatic deposition chamber. An opening of a powder dispenser outlet is arranged along the latitude of the electrically conductive web, and the ratio of the width of the outlet opening and the coating width of the web is in the range of 0.25-1.0. The powder dispenser has a defined angle relative to the web and a vertical distance between the powder dispenser outlet and the web. The first wire electrode generates a corona discharge zone with a radius and have a vertical distance between the web.

An applicator for electrostatic deposition of dry powder on a grounded continuous moving electrically conductive web is provided that includes a powder feeding system, at least one powder dispenser, an electrostatic deposition chamber, and at least one wire electrode in the electrostatic deposition chamber. An opening of a powder dispenser outlet is arranged along the latitude of the electrically conductive web, and the ratio of the width of the outlet opening and the coating width of the web is in the range of 0.25-1.0. The powder dispenser has a defined angle relative to the web and a vertical distance between the powder dispenser outlet and the web. The first wire electrode generates a corona discharge zone with a radius and have a vertical distance between the web.

A liquid dispensing system for dispensing highly viscous liquids such as lubricating oil. The system includes a nozzle body and elongated electrode that define an annular liquid flow passage communicating with a protruding conically configured terminal end of the electrode. An end cap of the nozzle body defines a plurality of circumferentially spaced discharge orifices about the electrode for controlling the discharge of electrically charged liquid onto the terminal end of the electrode for direction therefrom in a thin line, having a width of less than 0.06 inches.