The 36-517-F is the fine-finish (F) Opti-Tip C.A. Technologies 36-series air-assist-airless fluid tip — a 0.017” carbide orifice at a 50° spray angle for an approximately 10” fan. Sized for heavy primers and high-solid coatings.

Fluid delivery is approximately 29 oz/min at 1000 PSI on light materials. The carbide orifice resists wear from abrasive coatings, holding pattern shape and finish quality far longer than steel. The fine-finish “F” Opti-Tip geometry softens the break-up further for show-surface work.

Every 36-series tip fits the C.A. Technologies Bobcat, Cougar, and Bobcat Automatic AAA guns and is a direct Kremlin™ MX / MVX cross-reference — see the full size chart below to change angle or orifice.

Opti-Tip — Fine Finish

The “F” Opti-Tip geometry gives a softer, finer break-up than the standard tip — built for the smoothest lay-down on premium topcoats.

How do I read the tip number?

The first digit is the spray angle × 10 (5 → 50°); the last two digits are the orifice in thousandths of an inch (17 → 0.017”). So 36-517-F sprays a 10” fan at 0.017”.

Will it fit my Kremlin™ gun?

Yes — 36-517-F is the direct C.A. Technologies cross-reference for Kremlin™ 18-11 / 14-11 and drops into MX and MVX AAA guns.

Standard or fine-finish (F)?

This is the fine-finish F (Opti-Tip) version — softer atomization for show-surface topcoats. For general production, the standard 36-517 runs the same size.

Do I need a tip screen?

A 36-100 tip screen behind the tip catches debris before the orifice and prevents spits — recommended on every tip change.