Titan lists a maximum tip of 0.021 in. for the Elite 2000, 0.025 in. for the 3000, 0.027 in. for the 3500 and 3500 72V, and 0.036 in. for the 4500 with one gun. For coatings, Titan names architectural paints for the 2000, and stains, lacquers, enamels, latex and block fillers for the 3500. Titan's Elite 3000 page names none, so check that manual.
Tip limits by model
Titan sets a maximum tip size for each Elite. Whether a coating can be sprayed starts with that number, because the orifice controls how much material the sprayer has to deliver. Thicker coatings generally need larger orifices, and fine finishes use smaller ones. Compare what your coating needs against what your Elite is rated to deliver:
Titan's listed maximum tip, flow and pressure by Elite model
| Model | Titan part no. | Max tip, one gun | Max delivery | Max pressure Titan lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite 2000 | 2437317 | 0.021 in. | 0.47 gpm | 3000 psi |
| Elite 3000 | 2402333 | 0.025 in. | 0.60 gpm | 3300 psi |
| Elite 3500 (gas) | 0537012A, 0537013A | 0.027 in. | 0.75 gpm | 3300 psi |
| Elite 3500 72V (battery) | 2471428B1, 2471428B2 | 0.027 in. | 0.75 gpm | 3300 psi |
| Elite 4500 (gas) | 2407310, 2407311 | 0.036 in. (0.023 in. with two guns) | 1.25 gpm | 3300 psi |
From Titan's model pages. Titan has no Elite 4500 page that we could find, so the 4500 row comes from dealer listings that agree with each other and with Titan's Elite 5500 page. Treat it as less certain than the others.
The tip that ships with the sprayer is a separate matter: Titan packs a 517 tip with every Elite. We do not decode tip numbers here, so look at the tip's own size markings and compare them to the maximum above.
Elite 2000: architectural coatings and fine finish
Titan describes the Elite 2000 as suited to standard architectural primers, paints and coatings, for residential and light commercial work. Its 0.021 in. maximum tip is the smallest in the range, and Titan says that is what lets it handle both fine finish and traditional applications. If fine finish is your work, this is the Elite Titan points to. If you regularly need a larger tip, the 2000 is not the sprayer for it.
Elite 3500 and 4500: stains, lacquers, enamels, latex, block fillers
For the gas Elite 3500, the battery 3500 72V and the 4500, Titan's pages list stains, lacquers, enamels, latex and block fillers. Titan also says these sprayers are well suited to coatings that are prone to shearing.
The step up in tip size is the practical difference. The 3500 and 72V top out at 0.027 in. on one gun, and the 4500 goes to 0.036 in. on one gun, or 0.023 in. if you run two. Titan's two-gun figure is given for the 4500, so check your manual for the setup and tip sizes before you add a second gun.
Elite 3000: what Titan does not list
Titan's page for the Elite 3000 gives the 0.025 in. maximum tip but names no coatings. We will not fill that gap. Some dealer pages say more, but that is not Titan's own published list. If you are weighing a coating on a 3000, read the coating section of your manual and the coating maker's own data sheet. For a heavy or unusual material, call (713) 931-0006 first.
The older E15 and E20
The Elite E15 and E20 are older electric piston-pump sprayers, not PermaStroke models. Their manuals give a maximum working pressure of 2750 psi, and hoses and guns must be rated for at least that. We have not verified flow or tip figures for either, so use the manual for your sprayer. Their parts are on the E15 accessories and E20 pages.
Matching tip, filter and pressure
- Tip: within your model's maximum. A worn tip has a wider orifice, so pressure falls and the pattern gets coarse. If a tip that used to atomise well no longer does, replace it.
- Filter: use the mesh suited to the coating. A partly blocked filter causes pressure loss, pulsing and spitting, and it needs cleaning after every job.
- Coating: strain and stir it, and thin only as the coating maker allows. Different coatings, such as stains, textures or protective coatings, may need a different tip size, and some need a different class of sprayer altogether.
- Pressure: pressure setting changes the pattern, so follow your manual for the setting. Never run any hose or fitting above the lowest rating in the system.
Accessories to match the coating
Three small parts follow the coating. The gun filter comes first: 0089959 is the 100 mesh gun filter and 0089957 is the coarse 2-pack, both on the Elite 3000 accessories page. Next, the 661-020 tip seat and seal kit (5 pack) for the gun end, and the 0289228 tip guard, which has Elite 3500 and 3500 72V fitment. Manuals are on our manuals page.
Elite sprayers and accessories to match a coating:
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The Short Version
Check the tip first: 0.021, 0.025, 0.027 and 0.036 in. are the one-gun limits Titan lists for the 2000, 3000, 3500 and 4500. Titan names architectural coatings for the 2000 and stains, lacquers, enamels, latex and block fillers for the 3500 and 4500, and says nothing about coatings for the 3000, so that one is a manual question. Never assume a model will spray a heavy coating because the tip number fits.
Checking a coating against an Elite?
Call (713) 931-0006 with your model and the coating and our parts team will point you to the manual section and the matching parts.
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