Selecting the Right Tip
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Selecting the Right Tip
Tip Hole Size
• Spray should be atomized (evenly distributed, no
gaps or edges). Start at a low pressure setting,
increase pressure a little at a time until paint atom-
izes.
• Fluid flow rate is controlled by tip hole size.
• The best tip hole size for fluid you are spraying is
determined by type of coating and type of surface
you are spraying.
• Use large tip hole size when spraying thicker coat-
ings.
• Use small tip hole size when spraying thinner coat-
ings.
• Tips wear and enlarge when you spray. Starting with
a tip hole size smaller than the maximum will allow
you to spray within rated flow capacity. To prevent
excessive wear, spray at lowest pressure that atom-
izes paint.
NOTE: If maximum pressure of sprayer is not enough
for good spray pattern, tip is too large or worn. See
Reversible Tip Selection Table, page 14.
Fan Width
Fan Width is the size of the spray pattern.
Narrow Fan
• Thicker coat
•Better control
•Small, confined surfaces
Wide Fan
•Thin coat
•Fast coverage
•Broad, open surfaces
COATINGS
Tip Hole Size
(diameter based on area of
elliptical orifice)
stains enamels
oil-based
primers and
paints
interior latex
paint
exterior latex
paint
acrylics
0.013 in. (0.33 mm) X X X X
0.015 in. (0.38 mm) XXXX
0.017 in. (0.43 mm) XXXX
0.019 in. (0.48 mm) X X
Maximum Tip Size:
A30 - 0.017 in. (0.43mm)
A45 - 0.019 in. (0.48mm)
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