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.
HVLP Aircap Pressures
Aircap Pressure in psi
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0 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 |
Manifold Inlet Pressure psi
FIG. 1: HVLP Gun Air Cap Pressure
Automatic Gun Air Consumption
Air Flow in SCFM
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| Airspray Atom. Flow |
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Manifold Inlet Pressure psi
FIG. 2: Automatic Gun Air Consumption
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