Ventilator Head

Name: Ventilator Head
Brand: AIRCRAFT
SKU: SG AS1001P-28
Price: 15.87 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Ventilator Head

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Brand: AIRCRAFT
Model: SG AS1001P-28
Weight: 0.00kg
Dim: 18.00mm x 18.00mm x 18.00mm
UPC: 6009515881467

Price:

R 15.87

Ex VAT: R 13.80

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AirCraft Gravity Feed Spray Gun Paint Cup Ventilator Head (SG AS1001P-28)

At a Glance: Ventilator cap that prevents vacuum lock and keeps paint flowing

The AirCraft SG AS1001P-28 Ventilator Head is the small but essential cap component used on a gravity feed spray gun paint container. Its job is simple: let the cup breathe. As paint leaves the container, air must enter to prevent a vacuum forming, otherwise your spray pattern can sputter, starve, or become inconsistent. Replacing a cracked, blocked, or missing ventilator head helps restore smooth paint flow and steady atomisation for cleaner, more predictable results.

Steady Flow Starts With Proper Cup Venting

A gravity feed cup relies on controlled venting to maintain pressure balance. The SG AS1001P-28 ventilator head helps avoid “glugging”, surging, and spray interruptions by allowing air into the paint cup as the coating is drawn into the gun.

Extra Information

Blocked venting often shows up as sputtering, pulsing, or the gun spraying well only when the cup lid is loosened.
Clean the ventilator area after use to prevent dried paint from restricting airflow, especially with fast-drying coatings.

Pro Tip

After cleaning your spray gun, run a little suitable cleaner through and gently check the cup vent is clear. A clear vent = a calm, consistent spray pattern.

Features

Designed for gravity feed paint cups Functions as the ventilator cap on the spray gun paint container.
Supports consistent venting Helps prevent vacuum lock that can cause sputtering and uneven spray.
Direct replacement spare part Ideal when the original cap is damaged, missing, or blocked with dried paint.
Easy to maintain Simple component that can be cleaned as part of routine spray gun care.

Benefits

More consistent spray pattern: Helps maintain smooth paint flow for steadier atomisation and better finish quality.
Less frustration and downtime: A quick replacement can solve common cup-flow issues without major repairs.

Safety

Wear eye, ear and dust protection and use appropriate respiratory protection when spraying or cleaning spray equipment.
Work in a well-ventilated area and keep solvents/paint away from sparks, flames, and heat sources.
Depressurise the spray gun and disconnect the air supply before removing or fitting cup components.
Dispose of paint and cleaning waste responsibly and follow the coating manufacturer’s safety instructions.

Specifications

Description	Spec
Brand	AirCraft
Cat No.	SG AS1001P-28
Product Type	Spray Gun Spare Part
Part Description	Ventilator Head (Paint Cup Vent Cap)
Spray Gun Type	Gravity Feed
Application	Paint Cup / Container Venting
Material	Engineered Polymer