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Common Airbrush Terminology

Internal Mix a type of airbrush where the paint is atomized inside the airbrush tip.
External Mix a type of airbrush where the paint is atomized outside the airbrush tip.
Single Action a method of activating an airbrush whereby depressing the trigger delivers
both air and paint simultaneously.
Dual Action a method of activating an airbrush whereby depressing the trigger delivers
air and drawing back on the trigger releases paint.
Bottom Feed a siphon-feed system where paint is drawn up from a reservoir (jar or cup)
mounted underneath the airbrush.
Side Feed a siphon-feed system where the paint is drawn from a reservoir (color cup)
mounted on the side of the airbrush.
Gravity Feed the system where paint is drawn into an airbrush from a reservoir mounted
on top of the airbrush.

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11 Coolidge Ave. Suite 5, Ormond Beach, FL. 32174 USA
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