The Bobcat B717 is the maximum-width configuration for the 0.017” orifice group — a 70° angle delivering ~29 oz/min at 1000 PSI across a 14” fan. It’s the endpoint of the B417 progression: same heavy-body fluid delivery as the B417, B517, and B617, pushed to the widest pattern the Bobcat system offers.

The B717 is the tip for operations running heavy industrial primers, high-solid coatings, and thick enamels on the largest flat surfaces — very wide metal panels, full-width sheet stock, and high-throughput production lines where every inch of fan width reduces passes per part and total cycle time. At ~29 oz/min and 14” coverage, it combines high-output fluid delivery with maximum flat-panel width efficiency in a single configuration.

Switching from B417, B517, or B617 to the B717 carries the same pressure settings forward with no adjustment needed. Call or text 586-210-0555 to confirm the right angle for your substrate before ordering.

Fluid Tip

36-717

0.017” orifice · 70° angle · ~14” pattern

Maximum-width configuration for 0.017” — ~29 oz/min at 1000 PSI with 14” coverage for heavy primers and high-solid coatings on the widest flat panels. Same fluid delivery as B417 and B517. 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”, the AAA air assist refines atomization for heavy-body materials at maximum fan width. Settings from B417 and B517 carry directly to B717.

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 70° angle does not affect pressure requirements from B417 or B517.

Repair Kits

How does B717 compare to B517 and B417?

All three use the same 0.017” orifice and deliver ~29 oz/min at identical pressure. B417 = 40° for 8”; B517 = 50° for 10”; B717 = 70° for 14”. No pressure adjustment needed when switching between any of them on the same material. B717 is the maximum-width endpoint — 75% wider per pass than the B417 at the same fluid delivery and pressure.

Can I carry my B417 or B517 settings over to the B717?

Yes — fluid pressure and air pressure settings transfer directly from B417 or B517 to B717 when spraying the same material. The 70° angle changes only fan geometry. Swap the tip and jump from 8” to 14” coverage per pass on the same material with no other adjustments needed.

What if I need a heavier material at 14” fan width?

The B719 uses 0.019” at 70° for 14” at ~36 oz/min, and the B721 uses 0.021” at 70° for 14” at ~45 oz/min. Same angle, same fan width, heavier delivery. Call or text 586-210-0555 to confirm the right orifice for your material viscosity.

Should I keep B417, B517, and B717 on hand?

Many industrial finishing shops do. All three use 0.017” on the same gun body at the same pressure settings. Swapping between them lets you match fan width to substrate width instantly — from 8” component work up to 14” full-sheet panel production, no pump or pressure changes needed on the same material.

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.