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Includes two nozzles with reservoirs 800 mL and 1300 mL. 8-stage air supply adjustment. Bank attachment. Case.
Devicepaint sprayerpaint sprayer
Typecordedcorded
Specs
Power consumption460 W630 W
Paint consumption0.23 L/min0.5 L/min
Nozzle size2.5 mm
Sprayingpneumaticpneumatic
Containerbottombottom
Container volume1300 mL
1300 mL /800 ml/
Tank materialplasticplastic
Replaceable container
General
Remote compressor
Shoulder strap
Case
Hose length1.8 m
Weight2 kg1.9 kg
Added to E-Catalogjanuary 2019february 2018

Power consumption

The power consumed by the operation of an electric tool (see "Type").

Most modern spray guns, even performant ones, have a rather low power: for example, models with more than 1 kW are extremely rare, and in most cases, power consumption does not exceed 500 W at all. So when connecting such equipment to sockets, there are usually no problems; only single units of high performance, requiring 3.5 kW or more, have to be connected according to special rules (directly to the shield). In other cases, data on power consumption is most often not needed for normal use and may be required only for specific tasks — for example, to calculate the load on an autonomous generator.

Paint consumption

Consumption of paint or other material (for example, mortar for plaster) when the spray gun is operating in normal mode.

The higher the flow rate, the more material the tool can apply per unit of time, the better it is suitable for processing large areas and for applying thick coatings. On the other hand, not all types of work require high productivity, and sometimes relatively low consumption is optimal. Detailed recommendations on this subject for different situations can be found in special sources.

Nozzle size

The diameter of the nozzle at the outlet of the spray gun.

It is from this nozzle that paint or other working material comes out. And the productivity and spot size at the exit depend on the diameter. Accordingly, larger nozzles are better suited for processing large surfaces, while smaller nozzles provide greater precision and accuracy. Thus, this parameter is directly related to the type of device (see above). There are also spray guns with a replaceable nozzle, when more than one nozzle is provided in the kit, which expands the possibilities of using the device.

Replaceable container

The presence of a replaceable tank will be appropriate when completely different jobs are carried out with a spray gun with significantly different amounts of paint. Sometimes it is inappropriate to fill the 800 mL tank if you need to paint small volumes. It is to save paint consumption and comfort in use (weight also plays a role) in some spray guns a replaceable tank of a smaller capacity is provided.

Remote compressor

The presence of a remote compressor in the design of the spray gun.

This feature means that, firstly, the unit is equipped with its own compressor (that is, it is electrical, see "Type"), and secondly, this compressor (or pump for airless spraying) is made separately from the sprayer and is connected to it special hose. Thanks to this design, the atomizer itself is as light and compact as possible, which is especially important for large volumes of work or for delicate work that requires maximum precision and accuracy. In light of the latter, all electric airbrushes (see "View") are equipped with remote compressors, although this feature is also found in other types of spray guns — in particular, this design is mandatory for paint stations (see ibid.).

Shoulder strap

The presence of a belt for holding on the shoulder in the design of the spray gun.

This feature is found mainly in models with an external compressor (see above). The sling allows the user to carry the compressor close to the gun, so the air hose does not restrict tool movement.

Case

The presence of a case in the delivery set of the spray gun.

The classic case is a characteristic suitcase with cells for the spray gun and accessories for it (although there are other options). Anyway, such a container is more convenient for storing and carrying the tool than impromptu packaging.

Hose length

The length of the hose supplied with the tool.

This indicator has two meanings. On the one hand, the long hose provides more freedom of movement, allowing you to work farther from the compressor; this is especially important when used with powerful, heavy compressors that are not designed to be carried around often. On the other hand, in some cases a relatively short hose is more convenient; a typical example of such a situation is the presence on the farm of a compact compressor that can be constantly carried with you.

Actually, if the compressor is initially included in the delivery set, then the manufacturer chooses the length of the hose, taking into account its features. But if the spray gun is bought without a compressor, you should pay special attention to this parameter. As for the specific length, the shortest hoses found in modern spray guns do not exceed 2 m, but this is often quite enough; a length of 2 – 5 m can be called an average, and in powerful models (mainly paint stations) you can find hoses and more than 5 m.
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