SPRAY GUN

Spray guns: All about its use, parts and types 

Spray guns are the central elements in industrial finishing tasks. In this article we will answer key questions from those who work in the industry. 

Spray guns are the central elements in industrial finishing tasks. In this article we will answer key questions from those who work in the industry.

Spray guns are equipment that can spray paint or varnish using air pressure in order to apply it or spread it on a surface.

These guns can be used to paint on any type of surface or substrate, be it metal, wood, stone, clay (ceramics) and porcelain, plastic, glass and textile.

For this reason, spray guns are fundamental tools for any type of manufacturing industry and repainting services, since they allow industrial finishing of any of their products in an economical and efficient way.

Spray guns were invented in 1888 by Dr. Allen DeVilbiss in the United States. Then, his son continued to improve the invention, producing the first spray gun to use compressed air.

The development of spray guns technology has continued to this day.

For the vast majority of industrial finishing jobs it is essential to use spray guns. Simply, it is the option that is the best in price and production speed 

Spray guns can be classified according to several criteria. For example, they can be grouped according to:

The feeding of the paint

The atomization technology they use

The way of use

But in this article we will categorize spray guns according to the pressure they use or the paint transfer mode.