What Does The Tip Number Mean

Why do we use numbers to name the tips?

It is because you can see the necessary information through these figures.

Each tip’s name often includes three numbers. These figures reveal two things: The first is the fan’s size; The second is the amount and fluidity of the product you may spray.

The first number indicates the fan’s size. To keep things easy, we use inches to measure and at a distance of 12 inches from your spray area.

For example, you use tip 310. It means that if you spray at a distance of 12″, the tip will produce a 6″ fan.

Some broad tips contain four digits, such as 1221. As you can see, the spray pattern will be 24 inches wide.

Knowing this will help you figure out what size you need. If you are painting a frame, you may want a thin spray. On the other hand, you may need a bigger tip than if you paint the roof.

The final two numbers represent the orifice’s size in thousandths of an inch. The larger the number, the larger the hole through which the paint will flow. Using the previous examples, a 310 has a 0.010″ aperture.

Paint requirements

Let’s take advantage of the tip numbers to find a suitable one for your job.

The first number shows you the filter output. Tip names starting with numbers 1, 2, or 3 may work well with narrow paint surfaces. Apply them for the trim, doors, or stair rails.

For indoor and outdoor walls, use the spray tip numbers beginning with number 5 or 6.

A four-digit figure beginning with 12 denotes a large spray fan width. It is the best choice for building walls.

What about the last two numbers? They tell you the size of the borehole. Bigger borehole diameters are proper for materials with bigger objects or higher viscosity.