AirVerter - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
AirVerter Industrial Spray Finishing and Portable Pollution Control Equipment
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Does AirVerter® ship outside the United States?
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When will I receive my order?
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How much is shipping?
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Can I pay by check?
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Does your site use cookies?
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Do you have a storefront we can visit?
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Where can I purchase AirVerter products?
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Can I try an AirVerter product?
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What is the warranty on AirVerter products?
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Where can I get specific answers regarding a spray gun?
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Can I order by telephone?
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Which is better, HVLP (high volume low pressure) or conventional spray guns?
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What is HVLP?
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What is Transfer Efficiency?
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How big does my compressor have to be?
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What size tip should I use?

 
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Does AirVerter® ship outside the United States?
At this time we do not ship outside the USA except to APO and FPO addresses.
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When will I receive my order?
Standard shipping is UPS ground from our Maryland factory. We also ship USPS to APO and FPO addresses. Generally UPS ground shipments arrive on the West Coast within 5 to 7 working days and to other points within the continental US in shorter periods. We can also ship UPS three-day, two-day and overnight.
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How much is shipping?
Shipping is our actual UPS cost (we do not charge “handling”). While this works out great for spray guns and larger items, cleaning brushes and other small items are expensive to ship alone. Please note our minimum purchase per shipping address for both our military and commercial customers is $25.
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Can I pay by check?
Yes you can... but a credit card is faster. We do not ship “check” orders until we have verified funds. This can delay shipment of orders up to two weeks.
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Does your site use cookies?
Our site does not use cookies.
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Do you have a storefront we can visit?
Virtually all our customers purchase via telephone, fax or the internet—we sell all our equipment factory-direct. We do not have a storefront at our plant but you are welcome to stop by and we will be happy to help you.
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Where can I purchase AirVerter products?
We only sell factory-direct. Military customers can purchase online via DSCC. We do not use distributors.
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Can I try an AirVerter product?
We will be happy to send you a “demo unit” that you may test for up to 30 days. We will charge your credit card for the full price as if the product were new. When you decide that the AirVerter product satisfies your needs just ship the undamaged item back to us and we will replace it with a new one. We will charge shipping only once. If for any reason the AirVerter product does not satisfy your needs you ship the undamaged product back to us and we will credit your credit card for the entire original amount, including shipping. This trial only applies to our Industrial Spray Finishing Equipment. Due to shipping and crating costs we cannot make PAPCE or gun washer demo units available.
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What is the warranty on AirVerter products?
AirVerter generally provides the warranty set forth below on all its products. However, please consult the second page of the User Manuals posted elsewhere on this site for the specific warranty on the product you are purchasing.
Smith Eastern Corporation warrants to the Purchaser that the [AirVerter Product] is free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase. Should any failure appear during this period, Smith Eastern shall, if given prompt written notice by the Purchaser, correct such nonconformity by repair or replacement of the nonconforming part, F.O.B. Smith Eastern’s repair facility. Repair parts are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of shipment, but repairs or replacements to original equipment shall not renew or extend the warranty period of such equipment. Equipment and parts furnished by Smith Eastern but manufactured by others shall be limited to the warranty offered by the manufacturer thereof.
 
Smith Eastern reserves the right to limit this warranty in cases of misuse or abuse. Any modifications to spray guns or recommended procedures will void the warranty.
 
The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of other warranties of quality or performance, expressed, implied or statutory, including any warranties of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose.
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Where can I get specific answers regarding a spray gun?
There are brief descriptions of all our products on this web site. For technical questions please call or e-mail us.
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Can I order by telephone?
Yes, you may telephone, fax or e-mail your order. If you would like to speak with someone regarding an order, please call us at 800-937-4857 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 9AM - 5PM Eastern Time. Or e-mail us at
info@airverter.com and we will respond in a timely manner. If you have a technical question please contact us and we will be happy to help.
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Which is better, HVLP (high volume low pressure) or conventional spray guns?
HVLP spray guns put more material on the work and less in the air as “overspray” which results in less material being used. Simply put, HVLP is less expensive to use and more environmentally friendly. Moreover many new environmental laws require the use HVLP spray guns thereby eliminating the choice. Please consult the laws and regulations in your state, county and/or city and purchase the correct spray gun for your intended application. See
About HVLP and About Overspray.
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What is HVLP?
High Volume, Low Pressure is an atomizing process that uses compressed air at pressures ranging from 1-10 PSI as measured at the spray gun air cap.
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What is Transfer Efficiency?
Simply stated, transfer efficiency can be translated as the portion of the atomized material that is actually deposited on the work piece. For instance if the transfer efficiency of a specific spray gun is 75%, it means that 75% of the material is applied to the work. The remainder is commonly referred to as overspray or waste.
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How big does my compressor have to be?
Typically, you will need a 3-HP compressor that operates at 50 PSI and 19.4 CFM to properly supply air to a HVLP spray gun. We know of customers with 5-HP compressors that are not able to get enough free air (CFM) to operate their HVLP guns, but this is rare. Since CFM is compressor specific, you will need to refer to your compressor’s specifications to determine if you have enough air. An old rule of thumb is 4 CFM per HP, but this rule is not always accurate. Unfortunately we do not maintain information regarding compressor output. Please consult your owner’s manual or your compressor manufacturer.
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What size tip should I use?
This is a difficult question to answer without knowing the exact material, temperature and conditions you’re working in. Below you will find a guide to the different tip sizes. Please be advised that this is only a guide and you should try a needle/nozzle size above and below the recommended size to be sure you will obtain the best results.
 
Needle And Nozzle Are A Matched Set—Machined To Act As A Valve

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Uses or Coating Type
Ultra-Fine Finish .7 5 Ultra Fine Finishes with Thin Coatings on Small Parts
Ultra Fine Touch-Up
Specialty Applications, Wood Working
Water-Based Lacquers, Urethanes
Excellent Finish with Good Production 1.0 5 Automotive Base or Clear Coat
Automotive, Aviation and Marine Top Coats
Wood—Lacquers, Stains, Polyurethanes, Varnishes
Thin Specialty Coatings with Low-Mil Build and Fine Finish Requirements
Water-Based Coatings
Good Finish with Excellent Production 1.2 10 Higher Production for the Same Application as Above
Fine Finishes with Gloss Alkyd Enamel
Primers and Sealers for Automotive, Aviation and Marine Water-Based Coatings
Excellent Finish with Good Production 1.4 12 General Industrial Finishing
Zinc-Rich Primers, Water-Based Primers, Flat & Semi-Gloss Alkyd Enamels & Polyurethanes
Industrial and Marine Top Coats
Chlorinated Alkyd Enamels, Acrylic Enamels and Latex
Heavy Primers
CARC
Good Finish with High Production 2.0 20 High-Build Industrial Marine Primers
High-Build Primers for Steel Structures
Latex
Good Finish with Higher Production 2.8 28 CARC
Industrial Finish Coatings
Latex, Stripper, Oil


Needle/Nozzle size expressed as a millimeter (1 millimeter = .040 (approximately)
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0.7 = .028 1.0 = .040 1.2 = .048 1.4 = .056 2.0 = .080 2.8 = .112


If we haven’t answered your questions please do not hesitate to call or
e-mail us.
 
Last revised: July 3, 2002
 
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Jessup, Maryland 20794-9425 USA
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