There are several advantages when it comes to using pressure tank systems for your material supply source. Several of these benefits dramatically offset the initial investment and will increase your productivity and efficiency. With pressure tank systems, you get precise control over both your atomization air pressure as well as your material pressure. This is extremely important with certain…
Spray technique is a critical component in getting a great finish as well as utilizing your material as efficiently as possible. One great best practice when for great coatings and efficient spraying on any surface is called “banding”. Banding is a technique that reduces overspray and saves material while ensuring a nice, even coverage on your part. There are…
Electrostatic spray systems have numerous benefits over traditional spray methods. However, no two jobs are created equal, so while there are numerous perks of spray electrostatically, your coating job may not warrant it. The following situations are when you’ll benefit from the use of electrostatic spray equipment. You are “spraying more air than substrate”. Think about spraying fences or…
Conventional airspray guns are great for most coating applications, but there are some jobs whose size and scope require something faster and more efficient than what traditional airspray can provide. This is when airless spray guns come into play. Airless spray guns are designed to utilize high material pressures to atomize the coating by forcing it through a very…
After you’ve selected your correct spray gun, air compressor, and nozzle size the last thing keeping you from a tip top finish is your spraying technique. There are several small steps in assuring that you’re applying an even coverage. 1. The spray should always be perpendicular to the surface that is being coated. This means that if you are…
When it comes to selecting a spray gun, the most important selection you make (after the type of spray gun itself) is the nozzle size. The nozzle, more than anything, determines how effectively the material will be atomized. This in turn determines the quality of the coating that you will get out of the spray process. The general rule…
Does your spray coating seem a little bit off? Are you not getting the coverage that you used to or getting odd behaviors? You may have an issue with your spray that is causing the issue. Fortunately, there is a quick spray gun troubleshooting test you can do to figure out if there is an issue. We call this…
It will happen from time to time. You load up your spray gun to coat a part and you notice your spray gun leaking. A spray gun can leak for a number of reasons but all are fairly easy to diagnose and fix. 90% of the time a material leak will come from the nozzle area where the needle…
When deciding to apply an adhesive using a spray gun there are many different options that are available. Many people opt to use their standard paint spray gun for their adhesive. This is a big mistake as you risk damaging your spray gun and the spray results will more than likely be sub-par. Adhesives have many differing qualities than…
Every part is different. Different sizes, different geometries, different intricacies, etc. In addition to that, may coatings have different properties (and costs) as well. That’s why it is important to dial in your spray gun pattern so that you are optimally coating your part and not wasting material in the process. No two jobs are completely alike; therefore there…
