Paint sprayers have revolutionized the entire painting world. They cut down the project completion time in half. They also make painting a lot simple, easier, and more glamorous. By learning the basics of spray guns, you can perform like a professional.
Whatever you are painting, the paint sprayers are multipurpose tools for both production work and fine finishing. As I am a professional painter, I can’t imagine completing my painting projects without sprayers. You can paint your house siding, walls, ceiling doors, and cabinets with these sprayers.
In the paint market, the challenging task is to choose the best tool for your project. Graco and Fuji are two brands there in the paint industry. If you want to compare the key features of Graco vs. Fuji HVLP, this article will surely help you.
Differences Between Graco Airless And Fuji HVLP
The main difference between these two sprayers is that the Graco Airless sprayer does not need a compressor.
It has a piston and a pressurized pump to drain off paint to the gun. It forces the paint to atomize paint through a fluid line and a small orifice in the tip.
On the other hand, the Fuji HVLP sprayer needs a compressor to atomize the paint. It keeps paint material in a cup fixed to the gun. This spray gun has a nozzle and a fluid needle while a Graco airless one has a spray tip.
The following features of these sprayers differentiate them from each other.
#1. Difference In Transfer Efficiency
The transfer efficiency of the Graco airless sprayer is about 40 to 50% while it is 90% in the HVLP sprayer.
#2. Difference In Finish Quality
The Graco airless sprayer atomizes paints at very high pressure, so it doesn’t produce good quality or smooth finish on the surface.
But Fuji HVLP sprayer atomizes paint at low pressure and produces a better quality of smooth finish. It has control over coating thickness and paints flow.
#3. Difference In Material Handling
The Graco airless sprayer is a powerful machine to pump paint to the gun. You don’t, need to thin the material as it isn’t necessary for spraying with this gun. It can handle a variety of materials equally.
While spraying paint with Fuji HVLP, you have to thin the material. As there are small orifices in the gun, they can clog with thick material.
#4. Difference In Spray Pattern
The HVLP sprayer can spray well vertically on small projects because of the low pressure.
While an airless sprayer wastes material on these projects because of the high pressure. So you have to keep the different patterns for both sprayers.
#5. Difference Of Overspray
The Graco airless sprays paint at very high pressure, so it produces more over-spray. It uses around 2,000 PSI for spraying paint like pre-cat lacquer and enamel.
While Fuji HVLP sprays paint at low pressure and uses around 10 PSI for similar material. It produces less overspray.
#6. Difference In Work Nature
The Graco airless sprayer is mostly used to paint larger projects, while the Fuji HVLP sprayer is used to paint smaller projects.
#7. Difference Of Speed
The Graco airless sprays paint at high pressure, so it is faster in speed and completes the work very soon.
While the Fuji HVLP paint gun is slow in speed and sprays at low pressure, but produces a fine finish.
#8. Difference Of Price
The airless sprayers are available at a low price than the HVLP sprayers as there is a difference in speed, overspray, and finish quality.
These sprayers are a little bit common also.
- Both have 25 feet hose pipe
- Both are portable
- Both are easy to use and clean
Frequently Asked Questions
At what PSI Fuji HVLP sprays well?
The Fuji HVLP can spray well at around 10 PSI and produces less overspray.
Can I use Fuji HVLP to spray oil-based paint?
Yes, you can use it not only for oil-based paints but also for other paints and stains. But you need a different size air cap, nozzle tip, and mineral spirits for this.
Does an HVLP work better than an airless sprayer?
Yes, an HVLPs sprayer works better than an airless sprayer. It gives fine production, less overspray, and a fine finish.
Can I move the Graco sprayer on wheels?
Yes, the Graco paint sprayer is cart assisted or wheel-assisted unit. You can move it easily on wheels wherever you want to spray.
Finally
Both guns are good for spraying paint. You can pick the appropriate one for your project. The Project nature, paint type, and budget can move you to decide in the favor of one.
