Worth it for contractors doing cabinet and trim work who need professional finishes without the overspray mess. The SmartTip Technology delivers atomization at up to 50% lower pressure than standard tips, reducing overspray by up to 50%. Doubled service life due to reduced operating pressure means you’ll replace tips half as often.
Skip it if you’re shooting heavy-bodied primers or textured coatings. This tip targets fine finish work, not high-production wall spraying.
SmartTip Technology Changes the Game
The exclusive internal geometry reduces energy required to atomize materials. Most spray tips rely on brute pressure to break up paint particles. The FFLP 312 uses a different approach entirely.
Dual-atomization (pre-orifice + orifice) yields a finer finish and softer edges than standard LTX or WR-LP tips. That pre-orifice creates initial breakup before the paint hits the main orifice. Less pressure needed. Better atomization achieved.
The soft fan pattern delivers a consistent, blended finish with softer edges for easier overlapping. No harsh lines where your passes meet. Critical for cabinet doors where every imperfection shows under kitchen lights.
Real Numbers That Matter
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Orifice Size | 0.012 inch (0.30 mm) |
| Fan Width | 6 to 8 inches (152 mm) |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 0.15 GPM (0.57 L/min) |
| Maximum Working Pressure | 4,050 PSI (280 bar) |
| Tip Material | Tungsten Carbide |
The 312 provides a mid-range flow (0.15 GPM) and 6-inch fan, situated between detail tips (e.g., 108/110) and higher production tips (e.g., 314). Perfect sizing for doors, trim, and cabinet faces. Not too small for efficiency. Not too big for control.
The Reverse-A-Clean (RAC) SwitchTip design allows for quick clearing of tip clogs by reversing the tip. No stopping to clean. Just flip and spray the clog out. Back to work in seconds.
What Contractors Actually Use It For
Common projects include cabinetry, furniture, trim and doors, interior finishing, woodworking, metal finishing, and detail work. The 312 shines on surfaces where finish quality trumps coverage speed.
Suitable materials include primers, stains, varnishes, water-based paints, enamels, latex, solvent-borne paints, lacquers, and urethanes. Handles everything from conversion varnish on cabinets to Benjamin Moore Advance on trim. Works on wood, drywall, metal, plaster, and composite substrates.
Compatible with any airless sprayer; SmartTip optimization works best with Graco SmartControl systems. But don’t worry — it’ll thread onto your existing sprayer just fine.
Installation Without the Hassle
Install the OneSeal gasket by hand (no tools required). The OneSeal gasket provides tool-free installation that works with most common materials.
Use with a compatible Graco RAC X HandTite Tip Guard (typically the Blue guard, part 246215). Ensure the locking tab on the tip engages securely with the guard. Tip can be snapped into ‘spray’ or ‘reverse’ (clog clearing) positions.
For extremely hot solvents, replace the standard gasket with an optional solvent-seal (part PK5). Most contractors never need this. But if you’re shooting hot lacquer in summer, it’s there.
The Bottom Line
The manufacturer offers a 1-year warranty against defects in material or workmanship with proof of purchase required for claims. Standard coverage, nothing special there.
Large raised size numbers for easy identification even when covered in paint sounds minor until you’re digging through a bucket of tips at 3 PM trying to finish a job.
The FFLP 312 earns its keep through measurable improvements. Half the pressure. Half the overspray. Double the tip life. For cabinet shops and trim carpenters who spray daily, those numbers add up fast. Montana’s short construction season means efficiency matters. This tip delivers it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the actual spray fan width on the Graco FFLP 312 tip?
The Graco FFLP 312 RAC X tip produces a 6 to 8 inch fan width at typical spraying distances. This mid-range fan size positions it between detail tips like the 108/110 series and higher production tips like the 314, making it ideal for doors, trim, and cabinet faces.
Q: How much pressure reduction does the FFLP 312 really deliver compared to standard tips?
The Graco FFLP 312 operates at up to 50% lower pressure than standard airless tips thanks to its SmartTip Technology with dual-atomization design. This pressure reduction translates directly to 50% less overspray and doubled tip life since the tungsten carbide orifice experiences less wear.
Q: What materials can I spray through the FFLP 312 tip?
The Graco FFLP 312 handles primers, stains, varnishes, water-based paints, enamels, latex, solvent-borne paints, lacquers, and urethanes. It’s designed for fine finish work on wood, drywall, metal, plaster, and composite substrates where finish quality matters more than coverage speed.
Q: Do I need special equipment to use the FFLP 312 tip?
The Graco FFLP 312 works with any airless sprayer but requires the Graco RAC X HandTite Tip Guard (Blue guard, part 246215) with 7/8 inch thread. While the tip performs best with Graco SmartControl systems, it threads onto standard airless sprayers without modification.
Q: How does the flow rate of the 312 compare to other FFLP tips?
The Graco FFLP 312 delivers 0.15 GPM (0.57 L/min) maximum flow rate, positioning it in the middle of the FFLP lineup. This flow rate sits between detail tips (108/110 series) and higher production tips (314 series), making it the go-to size for cabinet doors and trim work.
Q: What’s included when I buy the FFLP 312 tip?
Each Graco FFLP 312 RAC X tip comes with the tungsten carbide spray tip and one OneSeal gasket for tool-free installation. For spraying extremely hot solvents, you’ll need to purchase the optional PK5 solvent-seal gasket separately.
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