Axis Pro Citation
AXIS CITATION
HVLP + Fresh Air in One Portable Unit
For bathtub, tile, and countertop refinishers who want serious atomization and the gold standard in respiratory protection—fresh supplied air—especially in tight bathrooms, high-solids work, stripping prep, and iso-cured coatings.
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Why Fresh Air Is the Best Respiratory Protection
Cartridge masks have their place, but in real-world tub work—tight bathrooms, warm vapor load, heavy solvents, or iso-cured coatings—nothing beats fresh supplied air. Fresh air reduces exposure risk because you’re not relying on filter media to “catch up” with high concentration swings.
Why It’s a Big Deal in Tub / Tile / Countertop Work
- Spray + Breathing Protection in one system—ideal for mobile rigs.
- Confined bathrooms where vapor load can spike fast.
- Stripping prep and solvent cleaning where strong fumes are common.
- High-performance coatings where PPE matters most.
- Long hose runs can help keep the turbine and intake air farther from the spray zone.
Pros (Why pros love it)
- Fresh air = top-tier respiratory protection
- One carry-in unit simplifies your setup
- Better confidence in confined bathrooms
- Great for iso systems and solvent-heavy work
- Long hose flexibility for real job sites
Cons (The only honest downside)
If the unit needs repair, you may have to send the entire system in—which can temporarily take out both your sprayer and your air supply at the same time.
Pro Safety Stack (What real pros do)
Fresh air is a major upgrade, but pros still run a complete safety stack: NIOSH-approved PPE, excellent ventilation, and negative pressure in the work zone when possible. A strong exhaust setup (example: 16" exhaust fan in the ~3750–4250 CFM range) helps keep the spray zone controlled.
About Axis Air Group (USA Made Since 1993)
AXIS AIR GROUP, INC. manufactures a complete line of HVLP spray systems and supplied air respirators. Based in Northwest Illinois, their systems have been produced in the USA since 1993—starting with the HOBBYAIR supplied air respirator. The company’s roots came from real-world automotive and aviation enthusiasts who wanted safer finishing without hearing “another friend got sick.”
Over the years, Axis expanded its lineup based heavily on professional customer feedback—building HVLP sprayers and respirators designed for performance, confidence, and practical job-site use.
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