Graco Inc. XT Series - Manual (Page 6)

Reduce Cleaning and Labor Costs
Save Using Graco’s Disposable Cup
NEW 3M TM PPS TM Paint Preparation System Cup
with Disposable Liner From Graco!
Reduce your cleaning solvent usage by 70% and your cleaning labor
by 80% with this new disposable cup!
• A faster system for mixing and disposal
• One cup for measuring, mixing and spraying
• Conveniently functions at any angle – even upside down
• Reduces coatings usage by increasing transfer efficiency
• Strains as you spray by incorporating a filter/screen in the lid
• Closed system provides protection from outside contamination
• Gravity and siphon uses same cup
• Locking collar prevents spills
• Available in three sizes, 6 oz, 25 oz, and 32 oz
CAN BE MOUNTED FOR
SIPHON OR GRAVITY FEED!
STANDARD CUP 3M’s PPS TM CUP from GRACO
Items Per Gun Cleaning
3M TM PPS TM Lid, Strainer & Liner $ 1.50
Gun Cleaning Solvent
Cost per Ounce ($150/drum) $0.021
Ounces Used (Per Cleaning) 3 oz
Total Solvent Cost (Per Cleaning) $ 0.063
Hazardous Solvent Waste Removal
Cost per Ounce ($200/drum) $0.028
Ounces Used (Per Cleaning) 3 oz
Waste Removal Cost (Per Cleaning) $ .085
Coating Waste
Total Waste Materials (Per Cleaning) $ 0
Total Materials Cost (Per Cleaning) $ 1.65
Labor Per Cleaning
Shop Labor Rate (Per Minute) $ 0.25
Time to Clean Gun (in Minutes) 3
Total Labor Cost (Per Cleaning) $ 0.75
Total Cost Per Gun Cleaning $ 2.40
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Items Per Gun Cleaning
Plastic Mixing Cups $ .35
Paint Strainers $ .05
Total Items Cost (Per Cleaning) $ .40
Gun & Cup Cleaning Solvent
Cost per Ounce ($150/drum) $ 0.021
Ounces used (Per Cleaning) 32 oz
Total Solvent Cost (Per Cleaning) $ 0.68
Hazardous Solvent Waste Removal
Cost per Ounce ($200/drum) $ 0.028
Ounces used (Per Cleaning) 32 oz
Waste Removal Cost (Per Cleaning) $ 0.91
Coating Waste
Cost per Ounce ($45/gallon) $ 0.35
Wasted Material 1.5 oz
Total Waste Coating (Per Cleaning) $ 0.53
Total Material Cost (Per Cleaning) $ 2.52
Labor Per Cleaning
Shop Labor Rate (Per Minute) $ 0.25
Time to Clean Gun (In Minutes) 15
Total Labor Cost (Per Cleaning) $ 3.75
Total Cost Per Gun Cleaning $ 6.27
Save up to $4.12 per gun cleaning –
that’s over $2,000 per year!