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The Contractor King protective coatings family of sprayers come in 45:1, 60:1 and 70:1 pressure ratios.

Graco Introduces the Newest Contractor King and the Silver Plus HP Spray Gun

Pieter De Swerts

GRACO Distribution BV – Maasmechelen, Belgium pieter.deswert@graco.com

Graco provides users with the latest heavy-duty and compact size solutions to maximize productivity and portability.

Founded in the USA in 1926, Graco is a world leader in systems and components for fluid handling, and have been offering products that move, measure, control, dispense and apply a wide range of fluids and viscous materials. It owes its success to its unwavering commitment to technical excellence, the high quality of its manufacturing and its customer service. The company works exclusively with qualified distributors to provide equipment for spray finishing, protective coating, paint circulation, lubrication, and dispensing sealants and adhesives, along with power application equipment. In order to make easier the protective coatings’ applications even when the operating conditions are severe, Graco developed the latest innovative solutions: the Contractor King™ and the Silver Plus HP Spray Gun.

King power and performance

The new Contractor King air-powered protective coatings sprayer is designed around single-person mobility and high performance. This affordable line of air-powered sprayers is the perfect addition to every contractor’s fleet: it delivers full King power and performance, but is lighter and on a more compact footprint. It’s ideal for contractors looking to maximize productivity and portability.

The new Contractor King advantages

Anti-icing technology

• Field-proven design virtually eliminates icing to keep you spraying • Durable aluminium, steel and composite construction for years of service • Delivers superior finish with limited pulsation, even with multiple guns • A simple design for easy serviceability • Oversized porting for maximum air flow.

Simple maintenance

• QuickChange™ Endurance pump for quick and easy on-the-job pump removal and maintenance • Chromex Rod and stainless steel cylinder for maximum life and performance • Fleet-friendly design uses same wear parts as other King sprayers.

Easy to move and transport

• Nearly 38 kg lighter than comparable models for easy, one personhandling • Integrated lifting points for easy positioning on any job site • Flat proof tires resist job site debris for maximum convenience.

The Contractor King protective coatings family of sprayers come in 45:1, 60:1 and 70:1 pressure ratios, and are available in a variety of packages. This includes the new “Big 45” ready-to-spray package configured with pressure-rated accessories such as 45 m of Xtreme Duty™ high-pressure fluid hose, Silver Plus spray gun, fittings and XHD spray tips.

All-day spraying comfort

The Silver Plus HP™ spray gun is pressure rated up to 500 bar and is designed to handle today’s protective coatings, including high-solid coatings. Featuring a compact and durable structure and external fluid passages, this legendary design keeps hands cool, while providing allday spraying comfort. Thanks to this innovative design, it also is up to 35% lighter than other guns in its class, and requires less trigger pull force for an easier application.

The Silver Plus HP Spray Gun’s key-features at a glance

• Durable steel and aluminium design features oversized fluid passages for less pressure loss • Durable forged aluminium withstands harsh work environments • Lighter weight than competitive guns Polished body is easy to clean • The convenience of a single gun that works with all units in every fleet • Fluid flows directly to the tip through the gun fluid tube • Provides the ability to spray heavier materials • Including high solid coatings and mastics. ‹

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The pump is removable in 3 easy steps.

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The 2 and 4 F Silver Plus HP Spray Gun series.