Titan
TITAN Maxum Elite with Gravity Cup
- SKU:
- 524052
- MPN:
- 524052
- Availability:
- Usually ships within 24 hours - Or Drop Ship
- Weight:
- 3.00 LBS
- Width:
- 12.00 (in)
- Height:
- 12.00 (in)
- Depth:
- 12.00 (in)
Frequently bought together:
Description
Titan Capspray Maxum Elite Gun with Gravity Cup — Technical Overview
Professional turbine HVLP gravity-feed spray gun platform for contractors who prefer a top-mounted cup configuration with excellent visibility and smooth material flow. Built on the Maxum Elite platform with indexed controls, click-pattern changes, and Gravity Cup configuration.
EAH INDUSTRIAL - SharkGrip Positioning:
The Maxum II is the familiar workhorse. The Maxum Elite Gravity version adds visibility and smoother material flow. If you prefer a top-mounted gravity cup for improved sight lines, more direct fluid delivery, and easier cleaning, this version gives some refinishers clear advantages.
1) Product Snapshot
| Model | Correct Part Number | Included Cup | Standard Needle Set | Gun Style | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxum Elite Gravity Gun | 524052 | Gravity cup | #3 Pro Set | Gravity-feed turbine HVLP gun | Pros who prefer gravity visibility and smoother fluid flow |
Important: This is the factory gravity configuration of the Maxum Elite platform. It is not the 1-Qt. bottom-cup version. If your buyer wants a top-mounted gravity setup from the start, this is the correct listing.
2) Maxum II vs Maxum Elite — What Actually Changes?
| Feature | Maxum II | Maxum Elite Gravity |
|---|---|---|
| General Personality | Classic turbine workhorse widely used in tub & tile refinishing | More feature-rich platform with gravity-cup visibility and Elite controls |
| Cup Configuration | Traditional bottom-cup layout | Factory gravity-feed configuration |
| Air / Fluid Control Feel | Well-known manual control feel | Indexed air and fluid controls for more repeatable setup positions |
| Pattern Changes | Traditional adjustments | 3-position click-in air cap for quick vertical / horizontal / round pattern changes |
| Projector Sets | Uses Maxum II-specific sets | Uses Maxum Elite-specific sets |
| Interchangeability | Do not assume Elite parts fit | Do not assume Maxum II parts fit |
Bottom line: The Elite is not just a renamed Maxum II. The gravity version gives the Maxum Elite platform a different balance, visibility, and feed approach than the traditional cup-gun layout.
3) Maxum Elite Gravity Feature Set
Key Construction & Control Features
- Factory gravity cup configuration
- Indexed air and fluid controls
- 3-position click-in air cap
- Easy-pull two-stage trigger
- Stainless steel needle and nozzle
- Integrated check valve in gun head
Why Some Users Prefer Gravity
- Better sight lines to the work surface
- More direct fluid path to the nozzle
- Often easier cleaning and faster changeover
- Good choice for detail-oriented refinishing work
- Strong fit for contractors who already prefer gravity-gun feel and balance
EAH Industrial Observation: Some refinishers still prefer the bottom-cup Maxum setup because it is what they know. Others prefer the gravity version because the top-mounted cup can improve visibility and overall gun feel during detailed work.
4) Compatibility & Projector Set Reality Check
| Topic | What You Need To Know |
|---|---|
| Maxum II vs Elite Projector Sets | They are different. Do not assume the Maxum II needle / nozzle / air cap set will fit the Elite gravity version. |
| Standard Included Set | The Maxum Elite Gravity commonly ships with a #3 Pro Set, which is the general all-purpose setup. |
| Heavier or Different Materials | You may need a different Elite-specific projector set depending on coating viscosity and flow demand. |
| Parts Interchangeability | Treat the gravity model as part of the Elite family. Verify Elite-specific parts before ordering needles, nozzles, caps, or cup-related components. |
Practical rule: Match the gun family first, then the projector set size. Maxum II vs Maxum Elite confusion causes more ordering mistakes than tip size does.
5) Why Choose The Factory Gravity Version?
What This Version Gives You
- Top-mounted gravity cup from the factory
- Elite platform controls and click-pattern air cap
- Direct gravity-feed operation without starting from the bottom-cup version
Best Buyer Fit
- Users who already know they prefer gravity-feed guns
- Refinishers wanting better visual control during detailed passes
- Contractors who want the Elite platform in gravity form from day one
- Buyers trying to avoid piecing together a separate conversion later
Brief instruction: This listing makes the most sense for the buyer who already wants a gravity gun. If a customer is trying to compare this against the 1-Qt. bottom-cup Elite, the real deciding factors are gun balance, visibility, and preferred cup position.
6) Where This Fits In The Tub & Tile Refinishing Industry
| User Profile | Why They May Choose It |
|---|---|
| Traditional Maxum II User | May stay with Maxum II because of familiarity and existing parts inventory. |
| Elite User Wanting Gravity Feed | May choose this version for the Elite control platform plus factory gravity-cup setup. |
| Advanced User Who Tunes Equipment Closely | The gravity Elite can be attractive for users who like indexed controls, quick pattern changes, and improved visibility during detailed work. |
In the tub and tile refinishing world, compatibility matters as much as features. The Gravity Elite may be the better gun for some operators — but only if the buyer understands that not all Maxum II parts and projector sets transfer over.