A Perfect, Uniform Coat on Your Most Complex Parts.

The gun is the most critical tool in any spraying equipment system. The main types are: 1. Conventional Air Spray: Uses high-pressure air to atomize paint. It offers fine control but has very low transfer efficiency (20-40%). 2. High-Volume, Low-Pressure (HVLP): Uses a high volume of low-pressure air for softer atomization, improving transfer efficiency (40-65%). 3. Airless: Uses high hydraulic pressure to atomize paint without air, ideal for fast application of heavy coatings. 4. Air-Assisted Airless: A hybrid that uses hydraulic pressure for atomization and a low-pressure air cap to shape the pattern, offering speed and quality. 5. Electrostatic: The most efficient type, which applies an electrical charge to the paint, dramatically increasing transfer efficiency (60-95%). TIMS COATING can integrate the ideal gun technology for your specific needs.

The nozzle tip is a small but incredibly important component of your spraying equipment. Choosing the right one is critical for a good finish. Nozzle tips are identified by a three-digit number, like "517". The first digit ("5") when multiplied by two gives you the spray fan width at 12 inches away (a 10-inch fan). The last two digits ("17") indicate the orifice size in thousandths of an inch (0.017"). You should choose a fan width that is appropriate for the size of the part you are spraying. You should choose an orifice size based on the viscosity of the material you are spraying—thicker materials like primers require a larger orifice, while thinner materials like stains require a smaller one.

The choice between airless and air-assisted airless spraying equipment depends on your need for speed versus quality. Airless spraying uses very high fluid pressure (up to 3000 PSI) to atomize the paint. It is very fast and can handle heavy, thick coatings, making it great for protective coatings on large structural steel. However, the finish quality can be rough. Air-assisted airless is a hybrid system. It uses a lower fluid pressure and adds a small amount of compressed air at the nozzle cap. This "shaping air" helps to create a finer atomization and a softer, more controlled spray pattern. It is the preferred choice when you need a high-quality, decorative finish but still want to spray at a high production speed.

A "paint kitchen" is the common industry term for the fluid handling room or area that supports your spraying equipment. It is an essential, climate-controlled space where paints are stored, mixed, quality-checked, and pumped to the spray booth. A professional paint kitchen from TIMS COATING includes agitators to keep the paint homogenous, viscosity control cups for quality checks, fluid heaters to maintain a consistent temperature (which affects viscosity), and high-quality pumps and regulators to deliver the paint to the guns at a precise, unwavering pressure. Without a well-managed paint kitchen, it is impossible to achieve a consistent, high-quality finish on the production line.