Selecting the proper airless paint sprayer tip has a big impact on how well your sprayer works, how well the finish turns out, and how successful the project is. In addition to controlling the paint flow rate and spray pattern width, they are crucial since they ultimately decide how hard the pump should work while spraying. Make careful to select your spray tips carefully, since these are the brains of the operation.
Choosing the right tip size is just one of many factors that go into that choice, along with knowing the application and kind of coating you’ll be spraying. Therefore, learning how to interpret tip sizes is a wonderful place to start.
SPRAYING TIP SIZE 101
The size numbers on paint sprayer tips correspond to two distinct parameters: the size of the orifice and the fan width. Understanding the meaning of each of the three digits in size numbers is essential to choose the appropriate reversible tips for the task.
Let’s take an example from tip number 517:
To find the estimated fan width (10 to 12 inches), multiply the first digit (5) by two.
The second and third figures (17) indicate the flow rate (i.e., the number of gallons per minute that will travel through the orifice) and the size of the orifice in thousandths of an inch (.017).
What occurs when you vary tip sizes is depicted in the diagram below.
The fan width of all three tips in Example A is the same. More paint is applied to the 10-inch area as their orifice sizes grow, yielding more paint per square inch.
Three tips with the same orifice size (.017) are displayed in Example B. Less paint is applied per square inch as the sizes rise because as the tips’ fan widths increase, the same amount of paint is sprayed over a larger area.
SELECTING A TIP SIZE
When choosing a tip size, you should take into account the type of surface being painted as well as the coating that is being applied. This is how it operates:
Fan Width: A greater fan width (8 to 24 inches) will cover a bigger area on larger surfaces, such as walls and ceilings. Choose a narrower fan width (2 to 6 inches) for smaller surfaces, such as deck boards, cabinets, and fences.
Orifice Size: Generally speaking, you want a bigger orifice for thicker coatings and a smaller aperture for thinner coatings. The suggested orifice sizes shown below are for different kinds of coatings, depending on a standard 12-inch distance from the surface and an 8–12-inch fan width.
Different Titan Airless Tips
Revolutionary low-pressure technology (TR1 HEA) tips
- Titan’s line of tips features unique spraying technology that reduces overspray and prolongs pump life, all while putting paint where it belongs. All architectural paints and coatings are optimally sprayed at 1,000 psi at production speed.
- Reduces overspraying by up to 55% so that contractors can apply more spray
- Working pressure maximum: 5000 PSI (53.1 MPa)
SC-6+ PERFECT FINISH ADVICE
SC-6+ SYNERGY LUXURIOUS FINISH HIGH-QUALITY ADVICE
The SC-6+ Synergy Fine Finish tips from Tr1 tips are designed for finishing tasks including metal, woodwork, and cabinets. The purpose of these tips is to work with fine-finish materials such as lacquers, stains, and light-bodied clear finishes.
- Particle size as little as 27% of that of a typical tip
- Interchangeable with the safety guards that are required by the industry
- Pressure with a 34.5 MPa (3000 PSI) rating
TIPS FOR TR1 HIGH PRESSURE
Reversible High Pressure Spray Tip for Titanium Premium TR1
- Working pressure maximum: 7700 PSI (53.1 MPa)
- The industry’s top-performing tip overall
- An aperture that outlives rival tips, providing a consistent film thickness and minimizing paint waste.
TR1 LINE STRIPING TIPS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE IDEAL LINES
Titan’s TR1 line striping tips are designed to outperform contractors’ expectations and boost revenue.
The Top-Performing Fan Pattern in the Industry
splatters incredibly crisp lines
Longest Lasting Striping Tip on the Market: Consistent line width from the first gallon to the last; uniform film built for the tip’s lifespan
- More profit is equal to less paint waste.
- A Freshly Readable Tip Dimensions
- 421 = 4″ stripe with 0.021″ aperture, 6″ from the surface
- Maximum Operating Pressure: 34.5 MPa or 5000 PSI
Tips for TR2 Line Striping
USE THE TIP’S TWIST TO GO FROM STRIPING TO STENCILING.
For stenciling purposes, switch to one side; for striping, simply flip back to the other side.
uniform film thickness whether a narrow or wide fan pattern is used.
- At your fingertips: control and speed
- Two fan patterns on a single tip
- Maximum Operating Pressure: 34.5 MPa or 5000 PSI
Conclusion
Enhance any task with the unparalleled force, velocity, and manipulation of a Titan airless paint sprayer, which is further enhanced when combined with our top-notch assortment of clever, user-friendly add-ons. Titan is the sole business option for best-in-class ROI and committed assistance anytime you need it. It is designed for ultimate durability.
Selecting the proper airless paint sprayer tip has a big impact on how well your sprayer works, how well the finish turns out, and how successful the project is. In addition to controlling the paint flow rate and spray pattern width, they are crucial since they ultimately decide how hard the pump should work while spraying. Make careful to select your spray tips carefully, since these are the brains of the operation.
Choosing the right tip size is just one of many factors that go into that choice, along with knowing the application and kind of coating you’ll be spraying. Therefore, learning how to interpret tip sizes is a wonderful place to start.
