The Bobcat B517 is the wide-panel version of the B417 — the same 0.017” orifice and ~29 oz/min at 1000 PSI, opened to 50° for a 10” pattern. It’s the configuration for operations running heavy industrial primers, high-solid coatings, and thick enamels on flat panels and wider substrates where the 8” B417 fan limits throughput without any change to material, pump, or pressure.

At ~29 oz/min, the B517 is the highest-output tip in the 50° Bobcat group — pairing heavy-body fluid delivery with 10” flat panel coverage. Metal sheet stock, wide structural panels, industrial production lines running large flat components, and any application where heavy materials and wide fan width need to come together without moving to a different orifice group are where this tip belongs.

The B517 closes out the 50° group. If you need 0.017” with even wider coverage, the B717 delivers the same orifice at 70° for 14”. Call or text 586-210-0555 to confirm the right angle and orifice for your material and substrate before ordering.

Fluid Tip

36-517

0.017” orifice · 50° angle · ~10” pattern

Same 0.017” orifice as the B417 at a wider 50° angle — ~29 oz/min at 1000 PSI with 10” coverage for heavy primers, high-solid coatings, and thick enamels on flat panels and wider substrates. Field-replaceable tip.

Air Cap

26-101

AAA HVLP air cap · ≤18 PSI at handle

Same air cap as all Bobcat configurations. At 0.017” with heavier materials, the AAA air assist refines atomization on wide panel work. B417 settings carry directly to B517 on the same material.

Gun Type

AAA

Air Assist Airless · 1500 PSI max

Requires AAA pump (e.g., Peak 14:1). Heavy materials at 0.017” typically run at 800–1200 PSI. The angle change from B417 to B517 does not affect pressure requirements.

Repair Kits

What is the difference between B517 and B417?

Identical 0.017” orifice and ~29 oz/min fluid delivery. The only difference is fan width: B417 uses 40° for an 8” pattern — better for components and narrower panels. B517 uses 50° for a 10” pattern — better for flat panels and wider surfaces. No pressure adjustment is needed when switching between them on the same material. Tips are field-replaceable.

Can I carry over my B417 settings to the B517?

Yes — fluid pressure and air pressure settings transfer directly from B417 to B517 when spraying the same material. The 50° angle changes only the fan geometry, not fluid delivery or atomization. Swap the tip and gain 2” of panel coverage per pass with no other adjustments needed.

What if I need 0.017” with a 14” fan?

The B717 uses 0.017” at 70° for a 14” pattern — same orifice, same fluid delivery, maximum width. If your panels are large enough that 14” coverage per pass is more efficient than 10”, the B717 is the right move. Call or text 586-210-0555 to confirm the right angle for your substrate width.

Is B517 the largest orifice in the 50° group?

Yes — B517 at 0.017” is the highest-output tip in the 50° Bobcat group, delivering ~29 oz/min in a 10” fan. The Bobcat system does not offer a 0.019” or larger tip at 50° — for heavier materials at 10”, please call 586-210-0555 to discuss whether stepping to a different angle group is appropriate.

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. Most in-stock orders ship same day — stocked at C.A. Technologies’ Colorado facility.

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.