Unit 1: Spray Equipment and Setup

In any coatings situation, the first step is to understand what equipment to use for the job at hand and how to prepare that equipment. The first unit of the 6H NESHAP Compliance Training covers the basics of spray equipment and setup.

Items covered in this unit are:

• Spray systems
• Coating feed systems
• Types of spray guns available
• Spray gun components
• Fluid nozzle and air cap selection
• Fluid delivery rate
• Air pressure adjustment
• Fan pattern adjustment
• Set up procedure for gravity and siphon feed spray systems