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SATAjet X 5500 Clear Coat Edition Spray Gun - 1174573

SATAjet X 5500 Clear Coat Edition Spray Gun - 1174573

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SATAjet X 5500 Clear Coat Edition Spray Gun - 1174573: specs, configurations and buying advice

A proven premium SATA refinishing platform with I/Control and O/Speed fan choices. Pick the technology, material flow and application feel that match how you paint.

SATAjet X 5500 Clear Coat Edition Spray Gun - 1174573: product overview

SATAjet X 5500 Clear Coat Edition Spray Gun - 1174573 is a premium automotive paint spray gun built around SATA's X-nozzle system and Whispering nozzle airflow. The configurations sold on this page use , for waterborne and solvent-borne basecoats as well as 1K and 2K topcoats.

Who should buy it?Professional refinishers who want the established X 5500 platform with a wide choice of spray behavior and configuration.

Exact configurations and SATA part numbers

Use this table to confirm the exact SATA manufacturer part number before ordering a gun, nozzle set or replacement component.

SATA part number UPC
1174573 -

RP or HVLP: which should you choose?

RP - choose speed and a familiar wet application

SATA's optimized high-pressure technology moves material quickly with VOC-compliant transfer rates and low overspray.

  • Best fit for painters who prioritize production speed
  • Longer recommended spraying distance on applicable SATA models
  • Lower air consumption than the comparable HVLP setup on jet X/X 5500

HVLP - choose transfer efficiency

Low-pressure technology is designed for especially high transfer rates, putting more coating on the panel.

  • Best fit when material efficiency is the priority
  • Shorter recommended spraying distance on applicable SATA models
  • Requires more air volume than comparable RP jet X/X 5500 setups
Simple answerChoose RP for speed and flexible handling. Choose HVLP when transfer efficiency matters most. Your booth, compressor capacity, coating system and local rules still matter.

Choose a nozzle size by material flow

Size Good starting point for What changes Why choose it
1.1-1.2 Lower-viscosity material, basecoat or painters wanting less delivery Lower material throughput Control-oriented starting point
1.3 Basecoat, clearcoat and general refinishing Balanced delivery Most versatile starting point
1.4 Clearcoat/topcoat or painters wanting a wetter pass More material than 1.3 Faster film build
1.5-1.8 Higher-viscosity coatings where the gun and coating system allow Highest delivery in the range Check the coating TDS carefully
Your coating's TDS is the final authority. These are practical selection starting points, not a substitute for the paint, primer or clearcoat manufacturer's required gun setup, reduction and pressure.

I/Control or O/Speed fan?

I - Control

An elongated pattern with a smaller fade-out zone and drier core.

  • Slower application speed
  • Maximum control and easier placement
  • Slightly less film build per pass than the same-size O nozzle

O - Speed

An oval pattern with a larger fade-out zone and wetter core.

  • Higher application speed
  • More film build per pass
  • Best for painters who are comfortable managing a wetter application
What nozzle size does—and does not—changeWithin each jet X fan shape, SATA keeps the fan dimension consistent across nozzle sizes. Moving from 1.2 to 1.4 primarily increases material throughput; it does not simply make the fan wider.

Digital or non-digital?

Non-digital

Choose it when you want the same core X 5500 spray platform with a simpler gun and will verify pressure at the regulator.

Digital

Choose it for an inlet-pressure display directly on the gun, making setup and repeatability easier at the point of use.

Does digital change atomization?No. It helps you set and reproduce pressure. Technology, nozzle size, fan shape, coating setup and painter technique determine the application.

Technical specifications

What is included?The manufacturer evidence for the configurations on this page does not list a cup. Order the compatible SATA RPS cup system separately if needed.
Compressor check: Size the compressor for delivered air at pressure, not tank size alone. Leave operating headroom above the gun's stated air consumption and account for hose length, fittings, filters and other tools.

Which SATA gun belongs in your booth?

Platform Primary job How you configure it Choose it when...
SATAjet X Current premium basecoat/clearcoat platform RP or HVLP; I or O fan; four digital configurations Painters who want SATA's newest spray and digital ecosystem
This product
SATAjet X 5500
Proven premium basecoat/clearcoat platform RP or HVLP; I or O fan; digital or non-digital Painters who want a broad, established premium setup
SATAjet 1500 B SoLV Solvent basecoat, sealer and clearcoat RP/HVLP and 1.3/1.4 choices A simpler, value-oriented solvent refinishing gun
SATAjet 100 B Primer, filler, UV primer and polyester spray filler Large primer nozzles plus dedicated UV/P configurations Preparation work—not a substitute for a finish gun
Why pay for jet X or X 5500 over a 100 B?Because they solve different jobs. jet X and X 5500 are premium finish platforms for basecoat and clearcoat. The 100 B is a preparation specialist for primer and filler. If you meant the 1500 B SoLV, choose jet X/X 5500 for more configuration choice and premium refinement; choose 1500 B SoLV for a simpler solvent-focused setup.

SATAjet X 5500 Clear Coat Edition Spray Gun - 1174573 FAQ

What is the SATAjet X 5500 Clear Coat Edition Spray Gun - 1174573 best used for?

Professional automotive basecoat and topcoat work using the coating-compatible setup specified by the paint manufacturer's TDS.

Is this gun better?

is the technology used by the configurations on this page. Review the RP/HVLP comparison above before choosing another platform.

Which nozzle sizes are available on this page?

See the exact configuration table for the live part number and nozzle setup.

Does a digital SATA spray gun atomize better?

Digital pressure measurement does not change the core atomization by itself. It makes inlet pressure easier to see and reproduce; the nozzle technology, size, fan, coating setup and painter technique still determine application.

Can I interchange RP and HVLP nozzle sets?

Do not assume they interchange. Order the nozzle set for the exact SATA model, technology, size and fan pattern, and verify the manufacturer part number before purchase.

How large should my compressor be?

Use the air-consumption figure above as the minimum delivered-air requirement at pressure, then add headroom for pressure drop, duty cycle, filtration, hose and simultaneous shop demand.

Can this gun spray both waterborne and solvent-borne paint?

SATA positions jet X and X 5500 configurations for waterborne and solvent-borne refinish systems, but the coating manufacturer's current TDS remains the final setup authority.

Manuals and manufacturer resources

Before spraying: Confirm the coating manufacturer's current TDS, required nozzle range, reduction, inlet pressure, flash times and applicable VOC rules. If you are between configurations, contact PBE with the exact coating system and the kind of work you do.

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