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    How to properly use and maintain the spray gun

    • Last Update: 2020-11-08
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    Whether it is automatic paint machine, wood door paint machine and other painting equipment, or hand paint, must be used to spray gun, but the gun should be used before what should be done? Newly purchased spray guns are generally coated with anti-corrosion oil and must be cleaned before use. Remove the nozzle and clean it in a cup of thin material. This cup of thin material can be used after the retention of specially designed

    . Carefully remove grease and metal debris from the threads of the nozzle and other parts. Fill the paint glass with half a cup of warm soapy water, then install it on the spray gun and shake hard to clean the paint cup and siphon. Spray soapy water with the spray gun and clean the inside lines of the spray gun. Finally, use nitro paint thinning or alcohol to wash away the soapy water can not wash off the dirt. When spraying with a gun normally, remember to wear gloves, respirators and operate in a well ventilated area.
    : Experienced lacquerers can clean the spray gun with as little material or solvent as possible. Whether it's a gun sprayed with nitro paint or water-based paint, it can be cleaned with 1 ounce of thinner or water. Spraying the nozzle directly with a spray gun to clean the nozzle is a waste of material, and should be replaced with a soft brush after removing the nozzle. After repeated cleaning several times, dry the paint cup and pelvic cavity. After multiple cleanings, the material used for cleaning can become dirty and unusable, so remember not to pour the waste material directly into the sink or outside. If there is not much waste, the best way is to let it evaporate naturally, or you can spray it on the paint exhaust fan to vaporize it. Be careful not to allow the evaporative gas of flammable material to accumulate too much in the enclosed space to avoid explosion in case of fire.
    especially the automatic paint machine equipment used spray gun, we must pay attention to the use of oil before cleaning work, after use more attention to clean up. The quality of the spray gun is directly related to the effect and quality of a paint machine after spraying.
    Spray gun use and maintenance points:
    (1) often check the needle valve, washers, air valve washer seal book whether there is a leak, there should be a leak should be replaced in time;
    (2) gun machine air cap thread, paint adjustment knob and air control knob, etc. , should often apply oil to ensure flexible activity;
    (3) spray gun do not remove at will, must be removed should pay attention to the rectangular parts should not be glued to garbage and paint, air caps and nozzles should never have any damage, after assembly adjusted to the initial appearance, pull the trigger to test the air and paint spray effect.
    (4) spray gun should be used before a comprehensive inspection, to ensure that the gun in good condition before use.
    (5) spray gun should be used to avoid collision with coated objects or fall to the ground, otherwise it will cause permanent damage and cannot be used.
    (6) When suspending work, the gun head should be immersed in solvents to prevent the paint from drying out and blocking the nozzle, but the entire spray gun should not be completely immersed in solvents, which will damage the sealing washers in various parts, resulting in air leakage, paint leakage phenomenon.
    (7) spray gun should be cleaned in time after use, otherwise the coating channel will be blocked (especially 2K paint), it will be difficult to clean, or even can no longer be used. After washing the spray gun, connect the paint pipe and compressed air pipe for test spray, adjust the fan-shaped surface of the spray gun, hand-air spray gun fan-type angle is: 70-80 degrees, if there is a problem timely report repair treatment.
    maintenance of the spray gun is the most critical or after the use of timely cleaning, which is the best preventive measures to prevent the failure of the spray gun.
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