What is the difference between a manifold and non-manifold automatic gun?

A manifold-mounted gun bolts to a fixed manifold that carries the air and fluid connections — the gun body removes for service in seconds without breaking plumbing, which matters on production lines where downtime is expensive. Non-manifold guns connect directly and cost less, suiting simpler installations and lab work.

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Automatic Spray Guns for Machines & Production Lines

When the gun mounts to a machine instead of a hand, the requirements change: pneumatic actuation, manifold mounting, fast changeover, and components that survive millions of cycles. CET carries automatic spray guns across five brands — the Binks Trophy Automatic, Model 460, and Model 21 series; DeVilbiss AG-360 family and Compact automatics; Walther Pilot's WA series spanning compact WA 600s to the WA 900 generation; C.A. Technologies AutoCAT line; and Sagola automatics.

Specifying an automatic gun means matching the gun to the machine and the material at once: manifold or direct mount, recirculating or dead-end fluid, cylinder air requirements, and the nozzle setup that delivers the finish at line speed. CET supports the full lifecycle — selection, spare parts from our 60+ automatic gun service manuals, and factory-authorized rebuilds when packings and needles wear.

Brands in Automatic Spray Guns

Automatic Spray Guns Manuals & Documents

Service manuals, parts sheets, and brochures — view online or download free

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BinksManual

Binks Trophy Automatic

Trophy

Binks Trophy automatic spray gun service manual: installation, operation, maintenance, and parts breakdown. 20-page PDF, view online or download free.

industrial

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DeVilbissManual

DeVilbiss AGMD PRO

AGMD PRO

DeVilbiss AGMD PRO automatic spray gun operation manual: specifications, installation, fluid setups, and service parts. 20-page PDF, free from CET.

industrial

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DeVilbissManual

DeVilbiss AG-362 Manifold

AG-362

Service manual for the DeVilbiss AG-362 low-pressure automatic spray gun with lever or screw manifold — setup, parts, and maintenance. 28-page PDF, free.

industrialautomotive

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BinksManual

Binks Model 460

Model 460

Binks Model 460 lightweight automatic spray gun manual: description, installation, nozzle combinations, and parts breakdown. 8-page PDF, free from CET.

industrial

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Walther PilotManual