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Why is Paint Settling in my Spray Gun?

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Paint Settling In Spray Gun Material settling is an issue among anyone working with paint or any other material that has suspended particles such as colored inks, dyes, etc. This issue is caused the suspended particles that account for that material’s pigment, color, consistency and adhesion characteristics. Materials that feature these characteristics are called suspensions and they are extremely…

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What is the Importance of Air Cap Maintenance?

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Air Cap Maintenance One of the main issues that comes up in any spray project, especially those working with adhesives or abrasive materials, is buildup on the air cap that can significantly affect your spray pattern. Depending on the material you are using this can happen fairly quickly. The air cap is machined with several tiny holes that shape…

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How Do I Choose An Air Spray Gun?

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Spray Gun Choice With so many different types and models of spray guns available, it may be difficult trying to choose which one would work best for your process. There are a number of criteria to consider when deciding which type of spray gun to go with. Doing a little bit of research and knowing your capabilities will go…

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How Do I Control my Spray Pattern?

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…

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Spray Gun Technology. What is the Difference between Conventional, HVLP, and HVLP Plus? What are the advantages?

Spray gun technology has made strides in recent years and if you are just getting into spray painting it can be difficult to determine exactly what you need. There are three types of spray gun technology (Conventional, HVLP, HVLP Plus) that each have their differing pros and cons depending on your particular application. In order to optimize your process…

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