Airless pumps and airmix pumps are two types of equipment used in painting and finishing woodworking jobs. Both offer specific advantages in terms of speed, finish and versatility. Here’s how they differ and how they are used in carpentry:
Airless pumps:
Airless pumps are devices that use the pressure generated by a high pressure pump to spray paints and coatings onto the surface to be painted. The high pressure atomizes the material, dispersing it into small droplets. Airless pumps are popular for their speed and the wide coverage they can provide. They are particularly suitable for larger, flat surfaces where speed of application is an advantage.
Advantages of airless pumps in carpentry:
Airmix pumps:
Airmix pumps are a hybrid between airless pumps and conventional spray guns. These pumps use both air pressure and hydraulic pressure to atomize the material. Air is added to the material stream just before it exits the gun, creating a finer finish than with airless pumps. Airmix pumps offer a good compromise between speed and finish quality.
Advantages of airmix pumps in carpentry:
In general, the choice between airless pumps and airmix pumps in woodworking depends on the type of project, the size of the surface to be painted and the quality of the desired finish. Airless pumps are great for quickly covering larger surfaces, while airmix pumps offer greater versatility and a high quality finish.
In general WIT paint pumps find several applications in industrial carpentry, where they are used for the application of paints, coatings and finishes on a variety of wood products and related materials. This is how airless or airmix pumps are used in industrial carpentry:
Airless or airmix pumps are appreciated in industrial carpentry for their ability to apply