Paint Gun: How To Choose Yours?

Discover the main models of Paint Guns, their differences, benefits, applications, among other important details of this equipment that is increasingly present in professional and industrial paintings!

The Paint Gun is a tool used to paint the most diverse surfaces through a spraying action, being a great option to perform services in a practical and fast way, reaching a large area and requiring little effort.

They are very versatile equipment, which can be used in bodywork, biochemistry, wall painting and even handicraft work. You can get more information on paint gun by browsing Paints Martly site.

Types Of Painting Gun

Among the different models of Paint Gun, the most used are: the suction gun (the paint cup goes at the bottom) and the gravitational gun (the paint cup goes at the top).

The suction gun uses air pressure to suck the product out of the container. The gravitational gun, on the other hand, uses gravity to carry out the boosting process. Whichever you choose, the way to use it is very similar and the practicality is in both.

The difference is in the spray set of each one, which must be chosen according to the viscosity of the product to be applied. In addition, in the case of the suction gun, the compressor used must be more powerful (higher pressure) to suck the paint to the outlet.

Pistol Spraying

The type of spray is what determines the quality of the final paint finish. There are two types of spray most used: conventional and HVLP.

Conventional spraying

Well known by painters, this pistol model facilitates, speeds up and provides an excellent final finish, but it has a critical point to be observed, which is the waste of paint. The spraying system requires an air pressure adjustment from 40 PSI to 60 PSI, making most of the applied paint mist, with little use on the surface to be painted.

This type of pistol can be used in all automotive and industrial painting processes, from small maintenance to serial production processes. We can find conventional guns with gravity, suction and pressure tank applications.

HVLP spraying

The HVLP technology comes from the English High Volume Low Pressure , which means High Volume and Low Air Pressure. The painting process with the HVLP gun is similar to that of the conventional gun, but its difference is in the way we regulate the air pressure for the inlet on the pistol, which is 15 PSI to 45 PSI. The ideal air regulation is recommended by the manufacturers, however the air consumption of each gun can vary according to the brand, model, application and air regulation used by the operator.

Now that you know the main models, see how the equipment is made. Demand that they are made of high-quality materials to ensure longer service life and function!

In addition, there are other painting equipment that can be electrical or pneumatic, connected to a compressor. The choice will depend on the frequency of use of the equipment and the area to be painted. Soon we will talk more about these differences here on the blog, wait!

Spare Parts

Another important point to assess when purchasing your pistol is the availability of replacement parts! Because, over time, it will be necessary to replace some components to preserve the useful life of the equipment or even add new accessories to improve the work. Many manufacturers offer these parts, either in stores or at authorized service stations!

In general Tools you will find several models of Paint Gun and spare parts, with the most advanced technologies and modern materials. Visit our stores and choose the best option for you!