Matrix spray guns
Renewing the interior of your home, making redecoration of the walls with your own hands is not so difficult. Currently, in the markets and counters of hardware stores, you can find any devices for self-repair, including spray guns. In this article we will talk about the Matrix dyeing devices, their advantages and disadvantages, give a brief overview of the line of models, as well as some tips for using the device.
Peculiarities
A spray gun is a device for fast and uniform painting of various surfaces. The advantages of the Matrix brand spray guns are as follows:
- large area of application;
- simplicity and ease of use;
- excellent application quality;
- affordability;
- durability (subject to proper operation).
Among the shortcomings, consumers often note the lack of the ability to regulate the air supply, the unreliable fastening of the tank.
Model overview
Let's take a look at a few of the most common Matrix pneumatic spray guns. For greater clarity, the main technical characteristics are summarized in the table.
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Indicators |
57314 |
57315 |
57316 |
57317 |
57318 |
57350 |
|
Type of |
pneumatic |
pneumatic |
pneumatic |
pneumatic |
pneumatic |
pneumatic textured |
|
Tank volume, l |
0,6 |
1 |
1 |
0,75 |
0,1 |
9,5 |
|
Tank location |
top |
top |
bottom |
bottom |
top |
top |
|
Capacity, material |
aluminum |
aluminum |
aluminum |
aluminum |
aluminum |
aluminum |
|
Body, material |
metal |
metal |
metal |
metal |
metal |
metal |
|
Connection type |
rapid |
rapid |
rapid |
rapid |
rapid |
rapid |
|
Air pressure adjustment |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Min. air pressure, bar |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
|
Max. air pressure, bar |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
9 |
|
Performance |
230 l / min |
230 l / min |
230 l / min |
230 l / min |
35 l / min |
170 l / min |
|
Adjusting the nozzle diameter |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Minimum nozzle diameter |
1.2 mm |
7/32» |
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Maximum nozzle diameter |
1.8 mm |
0.5 mm |
13/32» |
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The first four models can be called universal. By changing the nozzles, you can spray a variety of colorants, from primers to enamels. The latest models are more specialized. Model 57318 is intended for decorative and finishing works, it is often used in car services for painting metal surfaces. And texture gun 57350 - for applying marble, granite chips (in solutions) on plastered walls.
How to set up a paint spray gun?
Before you start painting, carefully study the instructions for the device. If it is not there or it is not in Russian, listen to the following tips.
First, do not forget that different nozzles are intended for each type of paintwork materials - the higher the viscosity, the wider the nozzle.
|
Material |
Diameter, mm |
|
Base enamels |
1,3-1,4 |
|
Varnishes (transparent) and acrylic enamels |
1,4-1,5 |
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Liquid primary primer |
1,3-1,5 |
|
Filler primer |
1,7-1,8 |
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Liquid putty |
2-3 |
|
Anti-gravel coatings |
6 |
Third, test the spray pattern - test the spray gun on a piece of cardboard or paper. It should be oval in shape, without sagging and sagging. If ink does not lay flat, adjust the flow.
Paint in two layers, and if you applied the first layer with horizontal movements, make the second pass vertically, and vice versa. After work, be sure to clean the device from paint residues.
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