Air Flow
Air Flow
All tests were completed with the 0.055 in. (1.4 
mm) nozzle and standard air cap for each gun model.
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in psi | 9 |
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FIG. 1: HVLP Gun Air Cap Pressure
Automatic Gun Air Consumption
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SCFM | 14 |
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Flow |
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Air | 6 |
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Manifold Inlet Pressure psi
Airspray Atom. Flow
HVLP Atom. Flow
Compliant Atom. Flow
Airspray Fan Flow
HVLP Fan Flow
Compliant Fan Air Flow
FIG. 2: Automatic Gun Air Consumption
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