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ApolloSpray® Unveils Exciting New Look at AWFS 2023!
The woodworking industry has always been one that values craftsmanship, innovation, and a keen eye for detail. At ApolloSpray®, we understand the importance of staying ahead of the curve, and that's why we were thrilled to showcase our brand-new look at AWFS 2023. The...
Cabinet and Furniture Technology Scholarship Opportunity – Palomar College
30-years of involvement: For over 30 years, Apollo Sprayers, Inc. has been supporting Palomar College in San Marcos, California by donating products, giving scholarships, and supporting the Cabinet and Furniture Technology program. This program is widely recognized as...
Is HVLP or Airless Better For Your Application?
When it comes to industrial, commercial and woodworking applications, choosing the right paint spraying system is essential for achieving the desired finish. Two popular options for finishing applications are HVLP (high volume low pressure) turbine systems and airless...
Apollo Sprayers Blow Off Tool
Apollo Sprayers offers its Turbine Blow Off Tool. A handy air tool that runs from a user’s turbine system, directing warm, dry turbine air to blow work areas clean. The Apollo Turbine Blow Off Tool can replace any blow off tool used with air compressors. The Apollo...
Apollo Sprayers Filter Stand
The Apollo Sprayers Filter Stand is an extremely handy and simple device that will save you hours of clean up and keep your workbench clean and free from spills whenever you need to fill your spray gun cup. The Apollo Sprayers Filter Stand makes filling your spray gun...
The Award-Winning Apollo Sprayers POWER-5 VS True HVLP™ Turbo Paint Spray System
We are excited to announce that Apollo Sprayers has won the Visionary New Product Award for Product Innovation in the Power Tool category in the Woodworking Industry at the AWFS Fair. The Visionary New Product Awards promote the development of innovative new...
TIP: Dealing with Grain Raising
Whenever water or any stain or finish that contains water comes in contact with wood, it causes the wood fibers to swell, which is called “grain raising” or “raised grain.” After the water has dried the wood feels rough to the touch, and thinly applied finishes also...
Seven Types of Stain
We use the term “stain” to identify a colorant we apply to wood to change its color. But stains are not equal. Besides the obvious differences in color, there are at least seven categories of commercial stains that each apply and color differently. If you really want...
What is the Difference Between a Bleeder and a Non-Bleeder Style Spray Gun?
Bleeder style spray guns have a continuous flow of air through the air cap when the HVLP turbine is “on”. Bleeder spray guns are the original style HVLP spray gun supplied with Apollo turbine spray systems. They are simple in design, extremely reliable, and very easy...
Can you spray latex or emulsion paint with an HVLP?
Yes. But here is what you need to know: Latex paints differ in their formulation, composition and viscosity. In the manufacturing process, many latex paints have coarse ground resins and pigments, unlike other coatings where the resins and pigments are finely ground....
How does an HVLP spray gun work?
The basic principle of HVLP guns is to "atomize" the paint using air volume rather than pressure, which means that when it meets the air stream, the paint is split into small particles as it is expelled from the nozzle. All guns come with paint fan formation control,...
Why an Apollo Sprayers HVLP is the Correct Finishing System
Spray painting has many advantages over brushing and rolling including the finished result, the amount of surface coverage, and the speed at which a project can be finished. When choosing a spray system you need to understand how the system works and whether it suits...
How Long Does Spray Paint Last?
Do paints expire? Many people will quickly proclaim - no - which is generally true as paints tend to last long. But is this true for spray paint? Spray paints don’t last as long as traditional liquid paint or powder coats. However, most spray paints expire within ten...
How Important is Surface Preparation?
Good surface preparation is a key to obtaining a stellar finish. Milling marks, fine scratches, and thin slivers of dried glue that may be barely visible prior to finishing will stand out like a sore thumb after the finish is applied. Stearate papers are flexible yet...
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