Spray Pattern Troubleshooting


How to Fix Fogging, Overspray and Dry Spray

Fogging, overspray or dry spray reduce transfer efficiencies and decrease booth cleanliness. Video shows what these patterns look like and explains how to eliminate them while using an air assist spray gun.

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    Sometimes referred as fogging, overspray or dry spray, these patterns reduce transfer efficiencies and decrease booth cleanliness, due to over atomization. These patterns also tend to decrease cap cleanliness, creating the need for frequent cleaning. 

    Turning down the atomizing air pressure can eliminate this problem

    Possible Reasons

    Too much atomization air

    Too high of fluid pressure

    Incorrect tip size

    Best Solution

    Reduce air pressure

    Decrease fluid pressure

    Increase tip orifice size

    Why is It Important?

    Increase transfer efficiency

    Decrease overspray

    Improves spray booth cleanliness

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