The air pump of manual sprayers is a crucial component of manual sprayers and plays an indispensable role in the operation of the entire spraying equipment.
Structure and Principle
The air pump of manual sprayers usually consists of parts such as the cylinder body, piston, piston rod, handle, and inlet and outlet valves. Its working principle is based on a simple air compression mechanism. When the user grasps the handle and performs the up-and-down reciprocating pulling operation, the piston moves up and down correspondingly within the cylinder body. When the piston is pulled upward, the outside air enters the cylinder body through the inlet valve, realizing the intake of air. When the piston is pushed downward, the air inside the cylinder body is compressed, and the pressure rises. At this time, the outlet valve opens, and the compressed air is then forced into the liquid storage tank of the sprayer, thus increasing the air pressure inside the storage tank. As a result, the liquid in the tank can be sprayed out in the form of mist under the action of air pressure, achieving application purposes such as spraying for disinfection and watering.
Materials and Features
In terms of materials: The cylinder body is generally made of sturdy and lightweight plastic materials or metal materials. The cylinder body made of plastic materials has the advantages of low cost, corrosion resistance, and being not easy to rust, and is commonly seen in some small household manual sprayer air pumps. Metal materials (such as aluminum alloy, etc.) are more durable and can withstand greater pressure, and are mostly used in some professional or large-capacity manual sprayer air pumps to ensure that they will not be easily damaged during frequent use.
In terms of features: The air pump of manual sprayers is simple and easy to operate. It does not need an external power supply and can be used anywhere and at any time. It is especially suitable for some outdoor places or locations without power supply. Moreover, it has good adjustability. Users can adjust the air output volume as well as the pressure and intensity of spraying by controlling the frequency and strength of the handle pulling according to actual needs, flexibly meeting the requirements of different spraying operations. For example, it can play its role in scenarios such as fine spraying for flowers and large-area disinfection spraying in farmland.
Daily Maintenance
To ensure that the air pump of manual sprayers can work stably for a long time, daily maintenance is also very important. After use, it is recommended to clean the dust and stains on the surface of the air pump in a timely manner to avoid impurities entering the cylinder body and affecting its normal operation. Regularly check whether the sealing rubber ring at the piston has wear or aging phenomena. If it is found that the sealing performance has declined, the rubber ring should be replaced in time to prevent air leakage from affecting the spraying effect. In addition, for the air pump made of metal materials, some anti-rust oil can be applied appropriately for maintenance to extend its service life.