How to determine tip size, an example:

#5 = 1/2 fan width

517

or 2 x 5 = 10 inch fan

#17 Orifice is diameter of opening in thousandths

          

             Airless Spray Tip Recommendation Chart

Coating                                             Viscosity               Filter Mesh           Orifice Range

 (Fine-Finish)

Varnishes                                             Light                        100-150                 .009 -.011

Lacquer Finishes (clear)                                                                                     .009 -.011

Sanding Sealers                                                                                                 .009 -.011

Shellac (clear)                                                                                                     .009-.013

Transparent Stain                                                                                               .011-.013

Water Sealers (clear)                                                                                           011-.013

 Solid Stains                                        Medium                       60-100                   .013-.015

Exterior House Paints                                                                                          .013-.017

Interior Wall Paints                                                                                              .013-.017

Interior & Exterior Primers                                                                                   .017-.019

 Commercial Grade                               Heavy                         30-60

Architectural Coatings                                                                                         .017-.019

Interior Wall Paints                                                                                               .017-.019

Interior Wall Primers                                                                                             .017-.019

Dry fall (quick dry)                                                                                                .019-.023

One Coat, Primer-Finish Paints                                                                             .019-.023

 

Elastomeric                                      Extra Heavy                   Remove                   .021-.031

Pigmented Water proofers                                                                                    .021-.027

Block Filler                                                                                                              .025-.031

 

Orifice sizes recommended on this chart are based on fan widths between 8 inches (20 cm) & 12 inches (30 cm).