Which spray gun do I need? Conventional, HVLP, LVLP or Suction.

Use the below information to help you make your decision.

 

Conventional Gravity Spray Guns - FMT4001G or 521805 - Various nozzle sizes available 1.3-2.5mm.

Designed and built for tough work.

Utilize air at a higher pressure than HVLP Spray Guns.

Suitable for solvent-based paints, primer and adhesives.

Perfect for creating splatter effect due to increasing the pressure and atomization.

600ml pot which is great for medium/large jobs.

Excellent mid-range priced spray gun.

Technical Information:

Working Pressure: 50PSI/3.5BAR

Maximum Pressure: 90PSI/6.2BAR

Air Consumption: 13CFM

Air Inlet: 1/4"

Gun Weight: 718g

Pot: 600ml

 

HVLP Gravity Spray Gun - FMT9500 - Various nozzle sizes available 1.2-1.4mm

Stands for High Volume, Low Pressure. Most common used spray gun due to high quality finishes achieved.

Suitable for water and solvent based paints.

Reduced overspray which reduces waste and paint costs.

Thick coatings will not atomize well with HVLP, such as epoxy.

Good for metallic, base coat, lacquers and top coat.

Large compressor will be required.

 

Technical Information:

Working Pressure: 20-28PSI/2BAR

Air Consumption: 270L/min

Air Inlet: 1/4"

Paint Pot Thread: M16 1.5

Weight: 450g

Pattern Width: 300mm

Pot Size: 600ml

Stainless Steel Fluid Nozzle

 

LVLP Gravity Spray Gun - FMT3006 - Various nozzle sizes available 1.3-1.8mm

Stands for Low Volume, Low Pressure. An all-rounder spray gun.

High transfer efficiency gravity spray gun which means less waste.

Suitable for water and solvent based paints and great as a topcoat spray gun.

Operates with a very low air consumption, just 4.2-6CFM depending on the set up specified.

Ideal for those with smaller compressors.

Technical Information:

Working Pressure: 22PSI

Paint Pot Thread: M16 1.5

Weight: 649g

Pot Size: 600ml

Stainless Steel Nozzle and Needle

 

Conventional Suction Spray Gun - FMT3000 - Various nozzle sizes available 1.3-2.5mm

Tough, durable and gives excellent performance.

Ideal for painting large areas due to the large 1000ml aluminium pot.

Not suitable for water based paints.

Technical Information:

Working Pressure: 50-80PSI

Maximum Pressure: 90PSI/6.2BAR

Air Consumption: 6.9-8.9CFM

Air Inlet: 1/4"

Pot Size: 1000ml

Weight: 1010g

 

HVLP Gravity Mini Spray Gun - FMT3600 - Nozzles sizes available 0.8mm & 1.0mm

High Volume, Low Pressure Spray Gun.

Excellent build quality at an affordable price.

Just right for SMART touch-up paint repairs and perfect for alloy wheel painting.

Stainless steel components so its suitable for use with water and solvent-based paints.

Ergonomically designed handle.

Wide spray pattern with excellent atomisation.

125ml pot size so great to get in to smaller areas that need spraying.

Technical Information:

Working Pressure: 30PSI/2BAR

Maximum Pressure: 50PSI/3.5BAR

Air Consumption: 9CFM

Air Inlet: 1/4"

Pot Size: 125ml

Thread Size: M14 Female

Weight: 320g