GRACO 26B736 - GRACO Gauge alignment tool for automatic air-assisted spray gun air caps

The GRACO Gauge (part of kit 26B736) is a precision alignment tool designed to quickly set and repeat the exact angle for PerformAA Auto air caps. This tool eliminates the need to 'eyeball' the exact angle needed to optimize spray patterns, ensuring precise air cap orientation critical to automatic finishing, especially in flatline applications.

Features

• Quick reset of exact cap orientation
• Ensures air cap alignment index marks for pattern placement repeatability
• Quickly set and repeat exact air cap angles
• Eliminates guesswork in air cap positioning
• Easy setup and quick replication of spray angles
• Includes angle indicators on every PerformAA Auto air cap

Applications

• Air cap alignment for automatic spray guns
• Top coat and lacquer applications
• High quality finish applications
• Automatic finishing operations
• Flatline applications
• Wood finishing

Compatible Equipment

• PerformAA Auto Spray Gun (26B571)
• Automatic air-assisted spray guns
• PerformAA Auto air caps
• PerformAA automatic air assist sprayers
• GRACO automatic air-assisted spray guns

Related Parts

• 26B571 - PerformAA Auto Spray Gun, 2WBD42 - Waterborne air cap, 2WLD42 - Wood lacquer air cap, General finishing air cap, Low viscosity air cap, High viscosity air cap, Quick drying air cap
• 249140 - HVLP Verification Kit
• 249598 - Unclogging Needle Kit
• 15C161 - Ultimate Gun Cleaning Kit

Kit Contents

• GRACO Gauge alignment tool
• Angle indicators (installed on PerformAA Auto air caps)

This alignment tool is specifically mentioned as an accessory for the PerformAA Auto Spray Gun and is used to ensure proper air cap positioning for consistent spray patterns Tool was designed in response to feedback from paint line operators and maintenance technicians about the common problem of resetting air cap angles after cleaning or gun servicing. This is an alignment tool accessory used specifically after gun service to maintain spray gun performance and accuracy.

Reference Manuals

• 344795 (Page 4) 344795 Wood Finishing Solutions
• 345179 (Page 3) 345179 PerformAA Auto Automatic Air-Assisted Spray Guns
• 345217 (Page 2) AX Tips for Air Assist Spray Guns: Ordering Guide
• 3A8553 (Page 12) PerformAA™ Auto Air Assist Spray Guns