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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.

Runs and sags are defects caused by applying too much paint in one area, causing it to succumb to gravity before it can set. This is a common problem that can be solved with properly set up spraying equipment. The primary cause is moving the spray gun too slowly across the part or holding it too close. Another cause is having the fluid flow rate set too high for the speed of application. An automated or robotic spraying equipment system from TIMS COATING is the ultimate solution. By programming the exact speed, distance, and flow rate, we can engineer a repeatable process where runs and sags are physically eliminated from the equation.

"Orange peel" is a common defect that makes a finish look like the textured skin of an orange. It is often caused by incorrect setup of your spraying equipment. The primary cause is poor atomization, meaning the paint droplets are too large when they hit the surface. This can be solved by increasing the atomizing air pressure or by reducing the fluid viscosity (thinning the paint). Another cause is applying the paint too dry, either by spraying from too far away or having the fan air pressure set too high. A consultation with a TIMS COATING process expert can help you tune your spraying equipment to eliminate this defect and achieve a perfectly smooth, "Class A" finish.

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.