1 2 1 3mm these nozzle and tip combinations are the most fine and therefore work well for thinner coatings.
Hvlp paint sprayer tip size chart.
Make sure that the spray tip you plan on using will be supported by the gun.
Eastwood when spraying paint with a compressed air spray gun whether gravity feed or siphon feed conventional or high volume low pressure hvlp it s important to have the gun set up properly for the job.
Below we give a list of the common size spray tips and when where to use them.
The size of spray tips has two components.
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Lets use the ltx515 as an example as it is one of the most common tips for spraying latex paint.
Hvlp systems are not designed to spray heavier bodied latex paint.
Many paint manufacturers will specify recommended spray tip sizes on the container or product specification sheet.
Choose a tip with an orifice size rated for the paint or coating you ll be spraying.
Fan width of a spray pattern is measured at 12 from the surface.
Quick reference sheet viscosity cup index finish time seconds auto cellulose 18 20 18 20 enamels 20 25 latex 20 30 oil based 20 25 primers 30 40.
The fourth character first number 5 in this case is used for the fan size.
Most spray gun manufacturers will provide this information in their product overview.
What you are painting is important to a certain extent but more important is what you are painting with.
Truecoat 360 sprayers include both sizes of available tips with 4 and 12 inch fan widths find the right spray tip for your project by answering a couple of quick questions the tip selector will help you choose the best tip for your sprayer and project.
The viscosity thickness of latex paint makes it hard for spray guns to fully atomize the paint meaning that it s difficult with a lower pressure turbine unit to break the material up into small enough particles to get an ultra smooth surface.
How to select the right tip for your paint gun posted.
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The fan size and the orifice size.
However with some understanding you can successfully do so.
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This included which size tips to use in your hvlp paint gun and when to use each.
For a tip with a 015 orifice and a 10 12 fan pattern order 632515.
Hvlp is high volume low pressure sprayer technique that is used to paint varnish retouching and similar kind of job.
Lastly consider the spray gun that is being used.
Light coatings such as lacquers stains and enamels require a small tip while heavier coatings such as texture require larger spray tips.
The best thing about having an hvlp spray gun kit is it s very handy to use for large and small surfaces.
