Air Caps
Air Caps
Caps
Air
Air
Caps
Air Cap
Cap Selection
Selection Guide
Air
Air
Cap
Selection
To reduce the risk of an injury, follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure, page
removing or installing a fluid nozzle and/or air cap.
The charts in this section can assist you in selecting
an air cap.
• Keep in mind that more than one air cap can meet
your finish requirements.
• When selecting an air cap, consider coating
properties, part geometry, pattern shape, pattern
size, and operator preferences.
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Measurements
Measurements
Measurements
All air cap pattern shapes and lengths in the following
charts were measured under the following conditions,
unless otherwise noted:
NOTE: Pattern shape and length are
NOTE:
NOTE:
material-dependent.
• Distance to target: 10 in. (254 mm)
• Inlet air pressure: 50 psi (34 kPa, 3.4 bar)
• Fan air: adjusted for maximum length
• Fluid flow rate: 10 oz/min (300 cc/min)
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