| Turbine Powered HVLP Systems
Turbine-Powered HVLP systems are powered by an electric turbine (available in 110V or 220V) that supplies a consistent flow of high volume, low-pressure atomizing air to the gun.
The turbine draws ambient air, which is then amplified through a series of stages in the turbine motor, and then supplied to the gun through the air hose included with the system.
Because the turbine is designed to supply high volume, low-pressure air, there is no "converting" such as with compressor powered HVLP guns. As a result, turbine-powered HVLP is often referred to as "True HVLP".
Compressor Powered HVLP Systems with FDS Series Paint Tanks
Compressor-Powered HVLP guns are used with a standard air compressor. The internal diffusers in the gun convert the air from high pressure to low pressure air a rate of 10:1, reducing the atomizing air at the Air Cap to compliant levels by HVLP standards of less than 10 PSI.
In order to compensate for the low-pressure atomizing air, compressor-powered HVLP guns demand large amounts of air volume (CFM) from the compressor. Typically, a minimum of 10-15 CFM @ 60-90 PSI is required to achieve satisfactory results for fine finishing with a compressor-powered HVLP gun.
At least a 5HP compressor is generally required to maintain that much air volume. |
