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Elcometer Launches Tornado Airless Pumps

Elcometer Tornado Protective Coatings Pump
Credit: Elcometer
August 9, 2025

Elcometer announced the launch of its Tornado Airless Pumps, developed for high-performance airless spraying in industrial and marine protective coatings applications.

The Tornado series was the result of a three-year development program that included more than 13 million pump cycles and over 3,600 hours of laboratory and field testing. The pumps were evaluated with a variety of coatings in temperatures from -3 °C to 52 °C (27 °F to 126 °F).

Two models are available: the Tornado 71 (71:1) with a maximum outlet pressure of 425 bar (6,164 psi) and the Tornado 43 (43:1) with a maximum outlet pressure of 260 bar (3,771 psi). Both are designed for thick coatings and high application speeds.

Features include stainless steel and tungsten carbide components, low pulsation operation, anti-icing technology, quick-release piston design, patent-pending two-way seat technology for switching viscosities, dual spray gun capability, and roller-bearing tires for mobility. Safety features include an accessible bleed valve for controlled purging under pressure.

The Tornado Airless Pump is available through Elcometer distributors worldwide. Learn more at www.elcometer.com.

Explore more about protective coatings in PCI’s coverage.

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