HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure)
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Reference definitions for paint-cell terminology used in feasibility reviews, equipment selection, process setup, and production planning.
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Compiled from TD engineering terminology, project scoping language, and equipment-integration workflows.
HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) is a spray technology that atomizes paint using high air volume at low pressure (typically below 10 psi at the air cap). This produces a softer spray pattern with less overspray and bounce-back, achieving 65%+ transfer efficiency while meeting VOC emission regulations.
Why it matters in paint cells
- •Reduces overspray and material waste significantly
- •Lower spray velocity reduces bounce-back on complex parts
- •Often required to meet EPA and local VOC regulations
- •Produces finer atomization for high-quality finishes
What to watch for
- •Requires higher air volume than conventional spray guns
- •May need closer gun-to-part distance for proper atomization
- •Flow rate and fan pattern adjustments differ from conventional
- •Not ideal for very high-viscosity coatings without heating