SPRAY TIP SELECTION
AIRLESS TIP’S FLOW RATE ( GALLONS PER MINUTE )
Orifice Size | GPM | Orifice Size | GPM |
In Inches | Flow Rate | In Inches | Flow Rate |
.007 | .05 | .018 | .35 |
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.009 | .08 | .019 | .40 |
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.011 | .12 | .021 | .47 |
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.013 | .18 | .023 | .57 |
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.015 | .23 | .026 | .72 |
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.017 | .30 | .031 | 1.1 |
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AIRLESS TIP RECOMMENDATIONS
COATINGS | COATING | FILTER | ORIFICE |
| VISCOSITY | MESH | SIZE * |
Varnishes | Light Body | 100 – 150 | .009, .011 |
Lacquer Finishes (clear) |
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| .009, .011 |
Sanding Sealers |
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| .009, .011 |
Shellac (clear) |
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| .009, .011 |
Transparent Stain |
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| .011, .013 |
Water Sealers (clear) |
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| .011, .013 |
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Solid Stains | Medium Body | 60 – 100 | .013, .015 |
Exterior House Paint |
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| .013, .017 |
Interior Wall Paint |
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| .015, .017 |
Interior & Exterior Primers |
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| .017, .019 |
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Commercial Grade Architectural Coatings: |
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Interior Wall Paints | Heavy Body | 30 – 60 | .017, .019 |
Interior Wall Primers |
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| .017, .019 |
Dry Fall (Quick Dry) |
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| .019, .023 |
One Coat, |
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| .019, .023 |
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Elastomerics | Extra Heavy |
| .021 |
Pigmented Water Proofer’s |
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| .021 |
Block Filler |
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| .025 |
* Fan width between 8 and 12 inches.
H.E.R.O. INDUSTRIES | 13 | Model 3000 Owner’s Manual |