Suttner America Spray Guns

Suttner America spray guns are built to last with German engineering. These high pressure spray guns are ideal tools in any pressure washing or high pressure hydraulic cleaning application. Suttner and created an array of spray guns with features useful in aggressive environments such as chemical resistance and the ability to handle extreme pressures and temperatures just to name a few. Suttner high impact spray guns are available in inline and trigger models and both weep and non-weep styles.

Design Features and Benefits

Check out some of the highlights below that make Suttner America a top choice for spray guns. Note that Suttner tests their guns before they leave the factory, ensuring that you get a product you can trust.

Ergonomic Design: As you're browsing Suttner guns, you'll probably notice that they have rounded designs with soft edges and corners, a feature that has multiple benefits. First, these ergonomic shapes offer a more secure and comfortable grip than competitor's guns. This allows more maneuverability and enables the user to handle the gun longer with less fatigue. Additionally, the rounded shapes absorb force better, making these spray guns more durable and less prone to damage.

Easy Pull and Relaxed Action Triggers: One of the common issues that users have with spray guns is difficulty in pulling back the trigger due to the high pressure being used. In general, Suttner spray guns have smoother triggers due to their thoughtful engineering and quality components. They even have premium guns with "Easy Pull" and "Relaxed Action" that can reduce the force needed to pull the trigger by a whopping 60%! That means car wash customers have a pleasant experience in the wash bay, increasing both the time they spend in the bay and the chance that they'll return. If you use Suttner guns in express wash prep areas, your employees experience less fatigue and can do their job faster and easier.

Unitized Valves: Suttner spray gun valves employ a unitized design, which means that they have multiple small parts packed into a single assembly. This is helpful when the valve becomes worn or damaged. Rather than tediously replacing a number of tiny components, you simply replace the entire unitized valve assembly and put the gun back to work!

High Temperature Resistance: Suttner spray guns are renowned for their ability to withstand hot fluids. This is necessary for car washes that employ heated water to achieve extra levels of cleaning power.

Optimal Spray Angles: Inlets and outlets on Suttner spray guns are strategically placed for the user to achieve the ideal angle when spraying their vehicle to get a thorough clean.

Superior Materials that Set Suttner Apart from Competitors

Forged Brass Housings: The body housings of Suttner spray guns are made from forged brass to provide maxim strength. Forged metal is stronger than die cast because it is shaped while the metal is still solid, which means there are no internal voids or imperfections. Die cast shaping is done while the metal is molten, presenting the risk of air pockets and segregation that makes the metal weaker and less uniform.

Impact-Resistant Plastic Housings: The outer handles and housings of Suttner guns are made of tough plastic that absorbs and dissipates energy. This is an important detail for self-serve bays where guns are often dropped, banged on walls, and otherwise treated roughly by some customers. Guns maintain a clean appearance free of cracks or shattering and the inner components are properly protected from damage, increasing the overall longevity of the spray gun.

Stainless Steel Internal Parts: most of these spray guns boast high-quality stainless steel inner components like the spring, needle, ball, and seat. This aids in both the performance and lifespan of the spray gun.

Ceramic Balls: Some spray gun models feature a ceramic ball that provides superior levels of chemical resistance. This is beneficial in car wash applications in which soaps and waxes are being applied through the high-pressure spray gun.

Official OEM Repair Kits and Parts Available

Due to their constant use, even high-quality Suttner spray guns will experience wear and breakdown of parts. The good news is we have common wear components available to repair your spray gun and get it back in action. Save money by replacing parts instead of buying new complete guns! Buying OEM parts is crucial, as they offer perfect fit and are made with the same materials as the original components that came with your spray gun. This ensures that you aren't further damaging other parts inside the gun, are maintaining optimal performance, and promoting safe usage.

How do Different Models Compare?

With the various Suttner options, it may take a little time to figure out what's best for you and your customers. As an example, let's compare the ST-1500 Weep Spray Gun and the ST-2300 Weep Spray Gun - two of their most favored models for car wash applications. The ST-2300 costs about 20% more than the ST-1500, so it's wise to explore the details of both and decide what works best for you.

How Are They Similar?

Both of these models feature core attributes of a Suttner gun, like a forged brass housing, unitized valve, and stainless steel inner parts. The connection ports are the same, with both having a 3/8" FPT inlet and a 1/4" FPT outlet. Finally, both are rated for a maximum fluid temperature of 300° Fahrenheit.

How Are They Different?

The main difference between the two is that the ST-2300 includes "Easy-Pull" technology that significantly reduces trigger force. This may be especially relevant if you've gotten customer feedback that your current gun triggers are difficult to squeeze - it may be time to replace with a more user-friendly option. Additionally, the ST-2300 has a 4500 PSI maximum pressure rating versus the ST-1500 max rating of 4000 PSI.

Consider the details and weigh if extra features are worth it for you and your customers. Shop our large selection today and find the perfect fit for your wash!

Understanding Weep vs. Non-Weep Spray Guns

This is a very important specification when it comes to understanding high-pressure spray guns. Weeping guns expel a constant slow trickle of water, even when not in use, allowing for continuous flow that prevents freezing. This is incredibly important for car washes in cold climates. They are not used with pressure washers, as they don't pose the risk of freezing like a car wash system. Non-weeping guns do not have this functionality. They are used for both pressure washing applications and car washes that don't experience freezing temperatures.

In some cases, customers think they have purchased a faulty spray gun that's leaking, but it's actually a weep gun that's working properly. Understanding the difference between the two types before buying is key! For a more detailed breakdown, check out our blog post on this topic.

Suttner Product Reviews from Real Kleen-Rite Customers

ST-2300 Easy Pull Weep Spray Gun

"My preferred trigger gun, they last 2-3 years with heavy usage. I change them out when they start to drip from up by the trigger, have never had one leak severely or stop working. Must be good because they take a beating."

-Daniel J, verified customer

"The only gun I buy, works great, customers like them."

-Rickee H, verified customer

ST-1500 Weep Spray Gun

"The best guns! Light weight and they last forever!"

-Charles W, verified customer

"These last very long even when customers mistreat them. They are very durable and work great! Great price too."

-Christina F, verified customer

"We have tried others. These are the best value. Easy to replace. Last longer than most."

-Rich T, verified customer

"Long lasting and very easy to swap out if something does go wrong!"

-Brad T, verified customer

ST-2305 Easy Pull Non-Weep Spray Gun

"I've used several different types of the other big name pressure washer guns and I still always come back to this one, ol' reliable. In the price range, no other brands compare to the quality of Suttner guns. Period."

-Kennth Z, verified customer

"Good value, comfortable."

-E.S., verified customer