Only 3 components!

• Simple and quick handling
• Single parts available separately
• Reduced weight

Low costs!

 

 

No adapter required!

• Secure mounting and usual work procedures
• Trouble free cleaning of leftover material – huge solvent savings
• Balanced and user friendly
• Fits on any SATA QCC or standard thread spray gun

 

A true lightweight!

• Weighs only approx. 50 g
• Fatigue-free painting even with a full cup
• Makes daily work noticeably easier

 

Perfect storage!

• Cost saving material use
• Sturdy cup for storage without any leakage
• Trouble-free use of stored material

The 3M PPS system fits the SATAjet 2000 HVLP and SATAjet RP with QCC but you need an adapter, SATA order number 96719. However, SATA has been asked many questions of QCC and PPS, so these points may be taken into consideration when thinking about PPS:

 

 

1. The SATA QCC adaptor becomes loose when mounting the 3M PPS cup.
As previously noted, SATA guns without the QCC feature using the 3M cup adapter require tightening with a 19mm wrench. Thus, the SATA QCC adapter will not become loose.

 

2. When loosening the 3M adaptor, the SATA QCC adaptor also becomes loose.

It is reasonable to remove both adapters together. They may remain connected especially for cleaning and remounting purposes.

 

3. The gun becomes top heavy due to greater cup height.
On the contrary! However, the balance does change when the cup is filled. As this is clearly visible when looking at a mounted unit, the reason is the long, awkward 3M PPS adapter. 3M recently informed us they are working on a new, modified adapter. Shortening the adapter is reasonable, especially in view of upside-down painting in the sill area which is rare, but cannot be excluded.

H - igh

V - olume

L - ow

P - ressure

 

Instead of high pressure , the material is atomized with a maximum air cap pressure of 10 psi. To obtain good atomization, higher air volume is required compared to conventional high pressure guns (about 20-30% according to type). SATA HVLP guns comply with strict California legislation (Rule 1151) that requires transfer efficiency higher than 65% at a maximum of 10 psi atomizing pressure. To accomplish this, it is necessary to maintain the precise inlet pressure marked on the gun (29 psi for SATAjet HVLP with full triggering).

If the gun is soaked in solvent, all dirt particles and paint residue is dissolved. Since the gun features very fine air passages, the residue is gradually transferred inside the gun restricting airflow. Since this is a slow process, the painter is not aware of the problem until much later. The surface finish is seriously affected with color matching problems, dust and reduced fan width. The cause for these problems is often blamed on the material, the pressure or other factors – only rarely with spray gun maintenance. We recommend cleaning your spray gun in a gun washer that is equipped with a purging unit for the air passages. It may also be thoroughly cleaned by hand, but never soak it in thinner or caustic substances.

All air pressure data provided by paint and spray gun manufacturers refer to the air inlet of the gun when the trigger is pulled (dynamic inlet pressure). Therefore the gun inlet should be connected to a built-in or external gauge to make a precise pressure measurement. If an added gauge is used, the following must be taken into consideration. There should be no quick coupling or nipple between the gauge and the gun because the inlet pressure may be changed.  As a general rule – when the fan control is adjusted, the inlet air pressure should be checked again. With all spray guns except the SATAjet DIGITAL 2, the built-in air micrometer must be fully open for precise pressure adjustment.

“Digital” is a term for certain SATA high performance guns equipped with a digital display in the handle showing the exact gun inlet pressure.

 

In order to achieve precise color match, you must precisely adhere to the parameters provided by the paint manufacturer. One of these parameters is the gun inlet pressure. The more you deviate from the required value, the more color shade will vary.

 

SATA “Digital Guns” make an exact electronic measurement of inlet pressure and indicate it on the easily read digital display. As a result, you’ll always have precise color matches and avoid unnecessary costly re-do’s with “Digital Guns”. SATA “Digital Guns” are extremely easy to operate because they are about 20% shorter and 20% lighter than guns with the add-on air micrometer with gauge. With “Digital Guns” there is no clumsy disconnecting of the air micrometer gauge in order to have the gun cleaned in a gun washer.

 

 

SATA “Digital Guns” are solvent resistant and are suitable to clean in the gun washer. Of course, SATA “Digital Guns” are also shockproof and protected against the risk of explosion.

 

Just like many other product innovations, “Digital Guns” are only available from SATA.

The patented (US-Pat. No. 6,877,677) Quick Cup Connector allows easy cup installation and removal for cleaning with only ¼ turn. If using the 3M PPS System there is an adapter available with order number 96719.

 

Attention: Use of non-SATA cups may lead to warranty expire and color match problems. To ensure perfect results we therefore recommend the use of original SATA parts.