The Bobcat B213 is the narrowest 0.013” configuration in the Bobcat lineup — a 20° angle producing a 4” pattern at full 0.013” fluid delivery (~17 oz/min at 1000 PSI). It’s the configuration for applications where the substrate is narrow enough that any wider fan creates more overspray than useful coverage, or where the work geometry physically restricts a wider spray angle.

The 4” pattern is precise by AAA standards — suited for narrow stiles and rails, spindles, chair and table legs, metal angle iron, tube, and pipe, interior corners where a wider fan angle would bounce back, and confined production environments where overspray control is a priority. At 0.013”, it maintains the fluid delivery of the popular B413, just in a much tighter fan.

If you need the same 0.013” orifice in a wider pattern for more open work, step up to the B313 (6”) or B413 (8”). All use the same gun body, same air cap, same 6 CFM draw — only the tip changes.

Fluid Tip

36-213

0.013” orifice · 20° angle · ~4” pattern

Narrowest 0.013” configuration in the Bobcat lineup — full ~17 oz/min fluid delivery in a tight 4” fan for spindles, narrow profiles, and confined work. Field-replaceable tip.

Air Cap

26-101

AAA HVLP air cap · ≤18 PSI at handle

Same air cap as all Bobcat configurations. The 20° tip geometry controls the tight 4” fan width — air cap refines atomization independently.

Gun Type

AAA

Air Assist Airless · 1500 PSI max

Requires AAA pump (e.g., Peak 14:1). Airless fluid pressure provides primary atomization; HVLP air at cap refines the pattern.

Repair Kits

When do I need a 4” pattern instead of 6” or 8”?

When your substrate is narrow enough that a wider fan oversprays the target on every pass — chair and table legs, spindles, balusters, metal tube and pipe, angle iron, and interior corners where a wider fan bounces back off adjacent surfaces. The 4” B213 is also the right choice when confined spray environments physically restrict a wider angle.

Does the 20° angle affect fluid delivery or pressure?

No — the 20° angle only controls fan width, not fluid delivery. The B213 delivers the same ~17 oz/min at 1000 PSI as the B313 and B413 because all three use the same 0.013” orifice. Atomization quality and pressure requirements are also unchanged — the angle is purely a geometric property of the tip, not a fluid dynamics variable.

Can I use fan control to narrow the B413 to 4” instead?

The fan control knob can narrow the pattern, but it works by restricting air flow to the pattern-shaping horns — which can reduce atomization quality at the pattern edges and create an uneven fan. For consistent narrow work on spindles and legs, a 20° tip that naturally produces a 4” pattern is the correct approach. Call or text 586-210-0555 to confirm the right setup.

Can I swap the 36-213 for a wider tip without a new gun?

Yes — all 36-series tips are field-replaceable. If your production includes both narrow spindles and flat panels, keep a 36-213 and a 36-413 on hand and swap between jobs. Call or text 586-210-0555 to order replacement tips.

What repair kit does the Bobcat use?

10-137 covers routine maintenance — all o-rings and the seat. 10-138 is the complete kit adding the air valve assembly and needle seal cartridge. CET stocks both for same-day shipment.

Where can I find the Bobcat parts manual?

The full parts manual with exploded diagram, tip flow chart, and all replacement part numbers is available via the download button below. CET includes documentation with every order.