Spray Gun Calculator
Calculate paint consumption, spray time, and optimal settings for different spray gun types and painting projects.
Spray Gun Calculator
Calculation Results
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Professional Spray Gun Guide
Problem Background
Spray gun selection significantly impacts paint finish quality, material consumption, and project efficiency. Different spray gun technologies offer varying transfer efficiencies, overspray levels, and application characteristics.
Understanding spray gun types, pressure requirements, and optimal settings ensures professional results while minimizing waste and maximizing productivity.
Calculation Principles
Our calculator uses industry-standard factors based on:
- • Transfer efficiency rates for different gun types
- • Paint viscosity and pressure requirements
- • Surface area coverage calculations
- • Air consumption and compressor requirements
- • Project-specific efficiency factors
Operation Examples
HVLP Automotive
Car panel (20 sq ft), urethane paint, HVLP gun. Result: 0.15 gallons, 85% efficiency, 10-15 PSI.
Airless Wall Painting
Interior wall (400 sq ft), latex paint, airless gun. Result: 1.5 gallons, 75% efficiency, 2500 PSI.
LVLP Cabinet Finishing
Kitchen cabinets (150 sq ft), lacquer, LVLP gun. Result: 0.6 gallons, 80% efficiency, 15-20 PSI.
Supplementary Information
Gun Selection Tips
- • HVLP: Best for precision work and minimal overspray
- • LVLP: Ideal for small compressors and detailed work
- • Airless: High production, thick coatings, large areas
- • Conventional: Fast coverage, requires larger compressor
- • Consider paint viscosity and thinning requirements
Setup Best Practices
- • Test spray pattern on practice surface first
- • Maintain consistent distance and overlap
- • Adjust pressure for optimal atomization
- • Clean gun thoroughly between color changes
- • Use appropriate tip size for paint viscosity
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