HVLP Spray Guns are High Volume Low Pressure tools used for painting and staining in the automotive, furniture finishing, architectural coating, marine, and cosmetic industries.
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Why Use HVLP?
Excerpt from Wood Magazine
"If you've never tried your hand atspray finishing, it's never been easier,
cleaner, or safer, thanks to high volume,
low-pressure (HVLP) sprayers.
Why spray? You complete more work in
less time; benefit from fast-drying finishes
that are far less susceptible to nibs from
settling dust, such as water-base, lacquer,
and shellac; and consistently produce smooth results. And, as your spraying skills improve, you can use techniques like toning and shading (adding color between finish coats)that bring depth and sophistication to your finishes.
You could get those results using a conventional spray gun powered by an air compressor. But
they operate at high pressure and create a
hazardous fog of overspray. As much as 80 percent of the finish that leaves a conventional
spray gun bounces back off your workpiece, and winds up on every exposed surface, including
the shop floor, walls, shelves, and tools.
HVLP sprayers, on the other hand, use a large volume of air at low pressure to break up, or atomize, the stream of finish leaving the nozzle into a fine mist. This method greatly reduces finish bounce-back, saving you both money and time cleaning up.
To earn the HVLP designation, a spray gun must transfer at least 65 percent of the finish to the surface, but transfer rates upward of 80 percent are possible."
Source: April/May 2006 edition of Wood Magazine.
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Environmental & Economic Benefits of HVLP Spray Paint Gun Systems
Articles and Case Studies
In general, the use of HVLP spray paint guns reduces volatile emissions, paint use, and amount of solid waste.
This is good news for our environment and our pocketbooks.
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3M's New Paint Paint Preparation System - How To Save Time, Money, Yourself, & the Planet
Already an HVLP spray gun user? Need some extra time and extra cash? Want to find ways to stay healthier? Looking to go green? Here's a simple way to save time, save money, be healthier, and do your part in saving the planet - try 3M's fresh approach to paint preparation.For those of you who prefer to apply your finishes by spraying, the new 3M Paint Preparation System (PPS) works with your current HVLP spray equipment. You simply replace your current cup with the PPS cup and disposable liners using an adaptor (over 20 different spray gun adaptors are available for converting all major spray guns), and you are ready to spray. You save on finish material, reduce clean up time and eliminate the need for solvents to clean your cup. When the job is all done, only the gun and adapter need to be cleaned. Using this faster, cleaner system can boost operator efficiency by up to 15%.
What's the bottom line?
* Save time with only one cup for mixing and spraying and with disposable liners and filters.
* Save money with up to 70% reduction in cleaning solvent use.
* Save yourself & the environment with less exposure to harmful solvents and volatile organic compounds.
Plus because the liner bag is collapsible, your spray gun performs at any angle making your job even easier and your results even more professional.
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Jenni Durr of General Finishes has this to say about 3M's new system, "PPS has put hours back into my days. We use multiple colors all day long, and with PPS, I can just leave a color right in the cup, and use it again later in the day, using the same material and no clean up! What a difference!"3M is always thorough, and they've provided several accessories to further streamline the process. Dispensers for lids and liners not only keep your work space neat and tidy but also prevent outside contamination. Mylar mix ratio liner inserts allow easy measuring. Sealing caps for the liner bags allow you to pre-mix various basecoat colors and clearcoats prior to entering the spray booth and to retain unused paint when the job is done. A special squeeze bottle filled with solvent or water ensures quick cleaning between different types of finishes allowing the operator to switch without leaving the booth. Cartridge strainers are built right into the system and strain the paint for any large particles. Carrier systems are also available if you happen to take your show on the road, painting at several locations.
Recently, 3M teamed up with Accuspray Application Technologies Inc., well-known manufacturer of a variety of spray paint equipment for architectural, automotive, industrial and woodworking applications. Accuspray contributes pressurized cup guns and turbine systems to 3M's paint preparation system, so that 3M can provide a comprehensive system to customers.
How to Use 3M's Paint Preparation System
3M's New Paint Preparation System saves money, time, the environment, and your health. Learn more about how to use it with these online brochures/guides and video.
3M Paint Prep Brochure
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YouTube Vid - 3M's PPS Part 1
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3M's Paint Preparation System - Part 1 - Benefits and Uses
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3M Acquires Accuspray Application Technologies Inc.
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Februrary 1, 2007
3M announced today it has acquired Accuspray Application Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of spray paint equipment with a wide array of spray guns for architectural, automotive refinishing, industrial and woodworking applications. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Accuspray brings turbine systems and pressurized cup guns to 3M's core paint preparation systems business, which includes disposable lids and liners, allowing 3M to deliver a complete system to customers. Accuspray is well-known for the fine atomization characteristics of its paint guns, helping painters achieve fine finishes in their work.
The 3M PPS Paint Preparation System replaces traditional mixing cups and filters and reduces the amount of solvent required for gun cleaning. The complete system resulting from the combination of 3M and Accuspray is easier to clean, and reduces paint materials, cleaning solvents and waste disposal costs.
"Accuspray's turbine sprayer and pressurized paint preparation system complements 3M's Paint Preparation Systems to the benefit of all our mutual customers," said Ian Hardgrove, general manager, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division. "Accuspray is well-known for its wide array of paint guns and will help us to grow our core business by providing access into adjacent markets."
"The prospect of joining an organization such as 3M, with its tremendous track record of innovation and resources for development, will be a real benefit for all of our people, our distributors, and our end users," said Doug Landry, president, Accuspray Application Technologies Inc.
Accuspray employs approximately 18 people at its operations in Cleveland, Ohio. Employees will remain with the business.
3M announced today it has acquired Accuspray Application Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of spray paint equipment with a wide array of spray guns for architectural, automotive refinishing, industrial and woodworking applications. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Accuspray brings turbine systems and pressurized cup guns to 3M's core paint preparation systems business, which includes disposable lids and liners, allowing 3M to deliver a complete system to customers. Accuspray is well-known for the fine atomization characteristics of its paint guns, helping painters achieve fine finishes in their work.
The 3M PPS Paint Preparation System replaces traditional mixing cups and filters and reduces the amount of solvent required for gun cleaning. The complete system resulting from the combination of 3M and Accuspray is easier to clean, and reduces paint materials, cleaning solvents and waste disposal costs.
"Accuspray's turbine sprayer and pressurized paint preparation system complements 3M's Paint Preparation Systems to the benefit of all our mutual customers," said Ian Hardgrove, general manager, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division. "Accuspray is well-known for its wide array of paint guns and will help us to grow our core business by providing access into adjacent markets."
"The prospect of joining an organization such as 3M, with its tremendous track record of innovation and resources for development, will be a real benefit for all of our people, our distributors, and our end users," said Doug Landry, president, Accuspray Application Technologies Inc.
Accuspray employs approximately 18 people at its operations in Cleveland, Ohio. Employees will remain with the business.
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About Accuspray Application Technologies Inc.
Accuspray's roots stretch back nearly 20 years as a pioneer in HVLP (high volume low pressure) technology. Since then, its product offering has grown by leaps and bounds while staying on the cutting edge of new technologies. Today, Accuspray offers a wide range of products for architectural, automotive refinishing, industrial and woodworking applications.
About 3M - A Global, Diversified Technology Company
Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers around the world, the people of 3M use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation.
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About Accuspray Application Technologies Inc.
Accuspray's roots stretch back nearly 20 years as a pioneer in HVLP (high volume low pressure) technology. Since then, its product offering has grown by leaps and bounds while staying on the cutting edge of new technologies. Today, Accuspray offers a wide range of products for architectural, automotive refinishing, industrial and woodworking applications.
About 3M - A Global, Diversified Technology Company
Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers around the world, the people of 3M use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation.
Press Release Source:Business Wire
General Finishes Acquires Compliant Spray Systems
East Troy, WI (PRWEB) May 6, 2007 -- General Finishes, the Wisconsin based manufacturer of award winning water based wood stains and topcoats, announced the recent acquisition of California based Compliant Spray Systems. Compliant will be moved into General's new state-of-the-art, 30,000 square foot plant in East Troy, Wisconsin. The acquisition will allow General Finishes to further penetrate the industrial finishing market with Compliant's Enduro industrial wood finishing products and to better serve the furniture finishing, auto body, and architectural coating industries with 3M AccuSpray HVLP spray gun equipment.George Adams, president of General Finishes, remarked, "The addition of Compliant's finishes and 3M AccuSpray spray equipment to General's water based technology will allow General Finishes to become a major factor in the water based finishing industry for years to come."
3M's AccuSpray products have recently been awarded "Best Product" by two national woodworking magazines. Finishing Equipment and Supplies, General Finishes' new spray equipment division, offers a wide range of 3M AccuSpray HVLP spray gun equipment including the award-winning 23 K Turbine HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) spray system and 3M's ultra-convenient and efficient Paint Preparation System.
Not only does the Paint Preparation System save time and money with less paint waste, it also reduces the exposure of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other solvents to the operator and the environment, which increases the HVLP system's overall green benefits.
With the rise in global environmental concerns, General Finishes is rising to the challenge of making the world cleaner and safer by making these products more widely available to their customers.
For additional information about these new product offerings, visit: General Finishes or Finishing Equipment and Supplies.">
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About General Finishes:General Finishes, with the addition of Compliant's Enduro line, manufactures both water based and oil based wood finishing products for the consumer market and the industrial market. The two companies have won numerous awards for water based wood finishing product excellence including three prestigious Fine Woodworking Magazine competitions. General Finishes has been steadily growing over the last 20 years because of their pioneering accomplishments in waterborne finishes technology. Now with the purchase of the 3M Accuspray and Enduro lines, General Finishes continues to lead the country in the production of the finest water based finishes while offering the most efficient HVLP spray system available today.
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History of HVLP Spray Guns
Over 50 years ago, vacuum cleaners, such as Kirby or Electrolux brands, usually came with several accessories. One of those accessories was often a small plastic spraygun with an attached jar for paint and a hose that could be attached to the vaccum 'blower'.As long as the paint was thinned appropriately, it worked like a charm, and simple HVLP was born, proving that high pressure was unnecessary to spray paint.
Low pressure was just as effective PLUS the lower velocity of the air resulted in less overspray which resulted in less wasted paint.
The first manufacturers of professional HVLP spray guns were Sicmo (Monaco) and Apollo (England).
Source: http://www.fujispray.com/history_of_hvlp.htm
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