Spray gun manufacturer SATA presented its new paint spray gun, the jet X, at the Automechanika in Germany on 10.09.2024.The spray gun in new black color comes with a redesigned fluid nozzle system and is available in three (3) different versions: digital ready (without digital air pressure gauge), with the new Adam X or Adam…
Spray painting courses and training programmes are designed for individuals wishing to improve their skills in conventional or HVLP spray gun techniques, airless spray painting, automotive spray painting and industrial spray painting, among others. With the growing demand for skilled professionals in coating applications, paint formulation and surface finishing, the importance of specialised training cannot…
Introduction to Binks Air Caps This is the most complete and comprehensive Binks Air Cap (SYNO: Air Nozzle) chart available: More than 100 different Binks air caps are covered, including the popular Binks 66SD and 63PB air caps. The different Binks spray guns include early models such as Binks Model 7, 21, 61, 62, 610,…
Introduction to Devilbiss Air Caps This is the most complete and comprehensive Devilbiss Air Cap (SYNO: Air Nozzle) chart available. The differences between Devilbiss Air Caps are explained based on over 100 different Air Caps from over 30 different Devilbiss spray gun models. More than 100 different Devilbiss air caps from over 30 different Devilbiss…
Hosco Fittings, LLC (USA) is a leading manufacturer of components for paint and coating delivery systems. Products include stainless steel fittings (such as quick disconnect fittings, “Y” and elbow/angle fittings), flow control restrictors, tees and adapters and hose connectors. All Hosco connection fittings feature its low-shear design that incorporates a taper-to-taper connection. Hosco was founded…
The SATAjet X 5500, Devilbiss DV1 and Sagola 4600 can be considered the most advanced automotive paint spray guns available. A variety of air caps and nozzle sizes are available to apply a wide range of basecoats and clearcoats, including difficult to apply coatings such as High Solids (HS) and metallic finishes. Devilbiss takes a…
What is the Devilbiss DV1 spray gun setup (air cap & nozzle size) for solvent and waterborne basecoats and clearcoats? This guide shows the recommended Devilbiss DV1 air cap and nozzle size settings for coatings from various paint manufacturers such as Mipa, Standox, Spies Hecker, Lechler and Cromax. Devilbiss DV1 Basecoat Setup Coating Category Product…
This is an overview of all Devilbiss ‘GTI’ spray gun models, from the current models Devilbiss ‘GTi Pro Lite’ (and also ‘PROLite’) to the previous models ‘GTi’ and ‘GTi Pro’. The chart compares each model’s atomization technique (Conventional, HVLP or High Efficiency), air caps and fluid tips, and shows which models share the same. Devilbiss…
Whether it is the glossy finish on a car or the protective coating on a bridge, ensuring the correct paint thickness is essential for longevity and performance. This article examines the different technologies used to measure paint thickness and provides a step-by-step guide to using a paint thickness gauge, as well as an overview of…
This is an overview of all spray guns of the Devilbiss ‘FLG’ series, from the previous (and now obsolete) model Devilbiss FLG3 (which includes the models FLG-692, FLG-693 and FLG-694) to the current models Devilbiss FLG4, Devilbiss FLG5/FLG to. The table compares each model’s atomization technique (Conventional, HVLP or High Efficiency), air caps and fluid…