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Fluid Delivery Systems & Accessories
Complete Paint Supply Solutions for Professional Finishing
From light-duty touchups to full-scale industrial finishing, C.A. Technologies and Wagner deliver the equipment you need to keep material flowing smoothly and efficiently. Whether you're using gravity-feed, pressure-feed, or pump-fed systems, we supply a complete lineup of fluid cups, pressure tanks, and pneumatic pumps to match your operation's demands.
Cups & Tanks for Every Application
Get the right fluid source for your spray gun setup.
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Siphon Cups – Classic bottom-feed design for easy operation with air spray guns. Constructed of rugged aluminum.
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1-Quart Pressure Cups – Ideal for precision jobs requiring steady material delivery under light pressure.
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Gravity Cups – Top-mounted for excellent balance and ideal for detail and repair work. Lightweight and easy to clean.
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2-Quart Pressure Cups – Portable, compact pressure-feed solutions with greater material capacity than cup-fed guns. Available in aluminum or stainless steel.
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Pressure Tanks – Heavy-duty tanks available in stainless or carbon steel with single or dual regulators. Non-ASME models are available in sizes up to 15 gallons for high-volume production spraying.
View Pressure Tanks, Pressure Cups, and Mixers
Pneumatic Paint Pumps
Designed for consistent pressure, reduced pulsation, and long service life.
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CAT PEAK Medium-Pressure Paint Pump – Engineered for general industrial use, the CAT PEAK pump delivers smooth, pulse-free operation. Ideal for wood finishing, metal fabrication, and multi-gun setups. Compact, efficient, and easy to maintain.
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CAT PEAK Waterborne Pump – Built for corrosive water-based coatings. Stainless fluid sections, Teflon seals, and a maintenance-friendly air motor make this a go-to solution for clean, safe, and compliant material transfer.
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Wagner Zip Diaphragm Pump – Lightweight, air-operated diaphragm pump designed for continuous flow. Ideal for single- or dual-operator spray stations using solvent-based or water-based materials. Compact design with minimal maintenance needs.
Optimize Your Coating System
Whether you're running a single spray gun or managing a multi-booth facility, the right paint supply equipment improves consistency, reduces downtime, and maximizes transfer efficiency.
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We’ll help you match the right paint cup, pressure tank, or pneumatic pump to your spray equipment and application needs.
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What Is the Optimal Pressure for Spraying Paint?
Air Spray Tech Consulting | Tech Corner
When it comes to spray finishing, less is often more, especially when setting spray pressure. The best pressure for spraying paint is the lowest pressure that still produces complete, consistent atomization.
Using more pressure than the coating and spray gun require does not automatically improve the finish. Excessive pressure can increase operating costs and create additional finishing problems.
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Increased component wear: Excessive pressure can accelerate wear on fluid nozzles, needles, air caps, pump components, and seals.
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More overspray: Excess atomizing air can carry more coating past the workpiece, increasing material waste and booth maintenance.
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Shorter filter life: Additional airborne coating loads booth filters more quickly and may increase replacement frequency.
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Lower transfer efficiency: Excessive pressure can increase bounce-back and prevent more of the coating from reaching the part.
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Greater compressed-air demand: Unnecessary atomizing pressure increases energy consumption and places additional demand on the air system.
Finding the correct pressure improves atomization and finish quality while helping extend equipment life, reduce coating waste, and improve overall system efficiency.
How to Find the Correct Setting
- Begin with the fluid delivery and atomizing-air pressures set low.
- Establish the required material flow for the desired production rate and film build.
- Test the spray pattern on an approved test surface.
- Increase atomizing air gradually until the coating forms a clean, uniform pattern.
- Stop increasing pressure once complete atomization has been achieved.
- Evaluate the applied film and make small adjustments as required.
Pro Tip: Start low and increase pressure gradually until atomization is clean and consistent. Once the desired spray pattern and paint film have been achieved, stop. That is the practical operating pressure for the current gun, coating, and application.
Always confirm the spray gun manufacturer's operating limits and follow the coating manufacturer's application recommendations. Changes in viscosity, temperature, nozzle size, production speed, and hose length may require the pressure settings to be adjusted.
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