What do I need for HVLP painting?
Of course you need a HVLP spray paint gun. There are many brands available ranging from $100 to $500. You need a source of air. This can come from the gun itself, an air tank, or an air compressor.
What are the limitations to conventional air spray?
The main advantages of conventional air spray systems are the high level of control that the operator has of the gun and the versatility of the systems. Disadvantages of this system include high air emissions, low transfer efficiencies and high compressed air use.
What is the effect of pressure on the application of paint spray?
The pressure in the paint pot or fluid pressure pushes the required amount of paint through the paint lines to the gun tip. There, the atomizing air breaks the paint into small particles and propels it to the surface that is being painted.
How much air does a HVLP gun need?
Setting the air pressure to about 28-29 PSI for clear will ensure you having great flow out. Most HVLP spray guns will use 10-14 scfm at 40 psi. This is volume of air pressure per cubic foot.
What would you do if your paint does not spray from your gun?
If your paint gun is not spraying paint at all, it’s most likely due to a clog either in the air vent hole or the hose. Clean any dried paint with a toothpick, and use a cleaning solvent to clear any remaining gunk. If you’ve cleaned your paint gun and find that it still isn’t spraying, take a look at the air supply.
What is a HVLP spray gun used for?
With the hardworking contractor in mind, HVLP paint sprayers (sometimes called turbo-sprayers) are professional paint-spraying equipment ideal for use on trim, finish work, furniture staining, cabinet painting, and any detailed applications where high-accuracy, speed, and a smooth finish are needed.
Can you use a HVLP gun with an air compressor?
Air Can be fed to an HVLP Spray Gun via a turbine unit which uses a series of fans to provide high volumes of air at low pressure to the spray gun. It can also be fed by a traditional air compressor .
How much pressure does a HVLP gun need?
HVLP, or High-Volume/Low Pressure, uses a high volume of air (typically between 15-26 CFM) delivered at low pressure (10 PSI or less at the air cap) to atomize paint into a soft, low-velocity pattern of particles. In most cases, less than 10 psi is needed in order to atomize.
What should air pressure be for HVLP clear coat?
When spraying clear coat I like to up the pressure 2-3 psi for a little more atomization and better flow out. Setting the air pressure to about 28-29 PSI for clear will ensure you having great flow out. Most HVLP spray guns will use 10-14 scfm at 40 psi.
What should the pressure be on a base coat gun?
10-15 psi when trigger is pulled for base coat is what most say to set your gun at. Personally I spray at about 17 psi when spraying base coat and 20-25 for clear coat using the low volume low low pressure spray guns. The normal scfm that these guns use is 5-7 scfm cubic foot per minute. Volume of air used at 40 PSI.
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