Are you in the market for a new airless paint sprayer but unsure where to start? To help you navigate the purchase process, with years of industry experience, we'll take you through the critical considerations to ensure you choose the perfect sprayer for your projects.

Project Scope and Frequency

The first step in selecting the right sprayer is to evaluate the scope and frequency of your projects. Are you primarily tackling small-scale jobs around the house, or do you have larger commercial or industrial projects lined up? The size of the project will dictate the sprayer's capacity and output requirements.

For homeowners and DIYers, a small sprayer with 1/2 HP motor is often sufficient for painting rooms, fences, decks, and smaller outdoor surfaces. These units are lightweight, portable, and easy to maneuver, making them ideal for occasional use.

On the other hand, professional painters and contractors typically require more robust, high-output sprayers capable of handling larger projects efficiently. Depending on the job, they may need sprayers with capacities ranging from 5 to 55 gallons or more. These heavy-duty machines are designed for continuous operation and can cover vast areas in a fraction of the time it would take with smaller units.

Material Compatibility

Different sprayers are designed to handle various types of materials, from thin lacquers and stains to thick, heavily textured coatings like elastomerics and blockfillers. It's essential to choose a sprayer compatible with the specific materials you'll be applying.

For example, airless sprayers are well-suited for viscous materials like latex paints, emulsions, and high-solids coatings, as they can pump these thicker substances at high pressures without thinning. Conversely, conventional air-assisted sprayers are better suited for low-viscosity materials like lacquers, varnishes, and thin paints, as they use compressed air to atomize the material into a fine mist.

Pump Technology

At the heart of every airless sprayer lies a high-pressure pump responsible for pushing the material through the hose and out of the spray tip. Pump technology has evolved significantly over the years, with manufacturers offering various designs to suit different application needs.

Traditional piston pumps are known for their reliability, durability, and ability to handle a wide range of materials, including heavily textured coatings. However, they can be noisy and may require more maintenance than other pump types.

Alternatively, many modern sprayers feature brushless DC motor-driven pumps, which offer several advantages over their piston counterparts. These pumps are quieter, more energy-efficient, and often require less maintenance due to their brushless design. They're also capable of delivering pulsation-free material flow, resulting in a smoother, more uniform finish.

Tip Size

The tip size and spray pattern are critical factors that directly impact the sprayer's performance and the quality of the finished product. Tip sizes are measured in thousandths of an inch and typically range from 0.008" to 0.035" or larger.

Smaller tip sizes produce a finer spray pattern, making them ideal for detailed work, trim, and intricate surfaces. Larger tips, on the other hand, deliver a wider spray pattern and higher material output, making them better suited for broad, open areas like walls, ceilings, and large exterior surfaces.

Inlet Valve Design

Lastly, look at the sprayer's inlet valve configuration. A simple siphon tube works for thin coatings, but sucking thicker materials takes more work. Newer sprayers use a fluid intake system with a ball intake valve to better draw in heavily bodied coatings.

Some also have large intake filter screens as a first filter before the pump to catch debris that could clog or wear the packings. Top units have easy-flushing intakes to simplify cleaning after spraying.  

Whether you're a professional painter or a DIY enthusiast，the AEROPRO 520 Airless Paint Sprayer offers a range of features to make your painting easier.

It has heavy duty piston pump. Electronic variable pressure control with display. Easy turn siphon swivel with easy remove reature for fast cleaning. Includes heavy duty airless spray gun model 818W/517, tip extension, and 30M high pressure hose.

Suitable for industrial constration, steel structure, indoor&outdoor painting, chemical equipment. Designed for oil paint, texture, enamel paint, acrylic etc.

Voltage frequency:220V/50HZ

Motor size:3HP(2200W)

Max.pressure:3300psi(22.7mpa)

Standard Nozzle size:517(0.017")

Flow rate:3.0LPM/0.85GPM

Length of high pressure hose:30m(50')/83mpa

Max pressure for the hose:83mpa

Net weight:18.8kg/41.36lb

Max spray tip:0.023"

AEROPRO has quickly risen to become an unrivaled global producer of air-powered devices including air tools, air spray gun, air nailer, airless paint sprayer, and etc.

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