What are the parts of a spray gun?
Parts of a spray gun
- Airhead.
- Flow regulator.
- Nozzle or peak.
- Tank (depending on its type the gun can have a deposit or be connected to a tank)
How does a siphon spray gun work?
A siphon feed spray gun works with compressed air. The cup on a siphon gun is located below the nozzle, and pressurized air creates a vacuum that sucks paint up to mix with it and create a fine spray. Paints that are sprayed with a siphon feed gun typically contain volatile solvents.
What does the fluid tip do on a spray gun?
For spraying clear coats on small parts and projects, we recommend a 1.2mm tip. For spraying a whole car, a 1.3mm tip is recommended. The 1.4mm tip is perfect for base coats and metallic as the droplet size allows the particles to self-orient to eliminate streaking and mottling.
What are the parts of a spray bottle?
Identification. A spray bottle has a trigger lever, piston, spring, cylinder, pump, thin plastic tube, bottle and two one-way valves. The pump mechanism sits in the head of the spray bottle between the two one-way valves located at the reservoir and the nozzle.
What are the 3 adjustments on a paint gun?
Most spray guns have three basic controls that will allow you to adjust for optimum performance on your projects. These controls are: the fluid adjustment, the fan control, and the air micrometer (see diagram).
Is a gravity fed or a siphon spray gun better?
There are many advantages that come with using gravity feed over conventional spray guns. Less air pressure: It is obvious that gravity feed overcomes the limitations of a siphon feed design, since less air pressure is required to atomize the paint, making this type of spray gun more efficient.
Why is my spray gun not spraying?
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 the difference between gravity feed and siphon feed?
A gravity fed paint gun generally means that the paint cup is on top of the gun. The paint naturally falls through the nozzle as you squeeze the trigger. A siphon or pump fed gun has the paint cup on the bottom of the gun and paint is pumped up through the nozzle as you pull the trigger.
At what PSI do I spray single stage?
I like to use 26-27 psi for base coat and single stage enamel and 28-29 psi for clear coat. Sometimes, your spray gun will show that you need to set it up to 10 pounds of pressure.
How do you fix a spray nozzle on a spray bottle?
Unblocking the Nozzle If the nozzle was too tight, your sprayer may now be working. If not, unscrew and remove the cap and hold it under hot, running water or immerse it in vinegar, then use a pin to poke a hole in any blockage in the nozzle itself. If your bottle contains hairspray, soak the nozzle in alcohol.