Choosing the right spray tan equipment is an important part of building a reliable and professional sunless tanning setup. Apollo Sunless offers different system options so spray tan artists can choose equipment that fits their business, experience level, and spraying needs.
Two options are the Standard Apollo Sunless System featuring the T6000 spray gun and the Deluxe Apollo Sunless System featuring the T5020 spray gun. Both are designed for professional spray tanning, but the construction, features, and overall feel of the spray guns create important differences between the two systems.
The Apollo Sunless Turbine
At the center of each Apollo Sunless spray tan system is a professional HVLP turbine. The turbine produces the airflow needed to atomize spray tan solution into a fine mist for smooth, controlled application.
Consistent airflow is important for achieving even coverage while helping technicians work efficiently. Whether you operate a spray tan studio, provide mobile services, or are building your sunless tanning business, the turbine provides the power behind each application.
Standard System With the T6000 Spray Gun
The Standard Apollo Sunless System comes with the T6000 spray gun, a lightweight applicator designed to provide professional performance while remaining comfortable and easy to handle.
One of the biggest advantages of the T6000 is its lightweight composite body. Reducing the weight of the applicator can make a noticeable difference when spraying multiple clients. The lightweight construction helps reduce operator fatigue while still providing the control needed for consistent application.
The T6000 also features stainless steel internal fluid components and an exclusive nozzle design engineered for effective atomization and minimal overspray. Better atomization helps break the tanning solution into a fine mist, supporting smooth and even coverage while helping reduce product waste.
Artists can choose between three adjustable spray patterns: vertical, horizontal, and round. The vertical and horizontal patterns allow technicians to adjust their application based on the area of the body being sprayed. The round pattern provides more concentrated coverage for smaller areas and detailed work.
The T6000 includes an 8 oz bottom-fed solution cup, providing enough capacity for multiple tanning sessions. Its straightforward construction and lightweight feel make it a strong choice for newer technicians, mobile artists, and professionals who want dependable equipment.
Deluxe System With the T5020 Spray Gun
For professionals looking for an upgraded applicator, the Deluxe Apollo Sunless System features the T5020 spray gun.
One of the biggest differences is construction. While the T6000 uses a composite exterior, the T5020 features a lightweight alloy body with stainless steel fluid components. This provides a more substantial professional feel while offering durability for technicians who regularly use their equipment.
The T5020 is designed with an Ultra Cool ergonomic handle, helping keep the applicator comfortable during extended use and back to back appointments. This can be especially valuable for established spray tan artists and higher volume businesses where the spray gun is being used throughout the day.
Like the T6000, the T5020 provides adjustable spray control, but its three patterns include vertical, horizontal, and spot contouring. The spot contouring option gives technicians additional precision when working around smaller areas such as the face, hands, and feet.
The T5020 also uses a tanning specific needle and nozzle designed to create fine atomization. This gives technicians greater control over solution application and helps minimize unnecessary overspray.
An 8 oz bottom fed solution cup is also included, giving technicians the capacity needed for professional appointments.
T6000 vs. T5020: What’s the Difference?
Both applicators are designed to provide professional spray tan results, but they offer different experiences for the technician.
The T6000 focuses on lightweight simplicity. Its composite body reduces weight in the hand, while its vertical, horizontal, and round spray patterns give technicians flexibility for full body applications and smaller areas. It is a practical choice for newer artists, mobile technicians, and professionals who want a dependable everyday applicator.
The T5020 provides a more advanced equipment experience. Its lightweight alloy construction, stainless steel fluid components and Ultra Cool ergonomic handle. This allows for spot contouring spray pattern make it especially appealing to experienced artists and professionals working through frequent appointments.
Both applicators provide adjustable solution control, professional atomization, and multiple spray patterns. The biggest decision comes down to what you value most from your equipment.
If lightweight construction, simplicity, and dependable everyday performance are your priorities, the T6000 is an excellent option.
If you prefer upgraded materials, added precision, durability, and an ergonomic professional feel, the T5020 may be worth the upgrade.
The Ultra Flex Air Hose and Quick Connects
The hose may seem like a simple part of your spray tan system, but its design can make a major difference in the technician’s experience.
Apollo Sunless systems use an Ultra Flex air hose designed to be lightweight and flexible. Instead of fighting against a heavy or rigid hose while moving around a client, technicians can reposition themselves more naturally throughout an application.
The smaller-diameter hose is specifically designed to help reduce operator fatigue. This becomes especially valuable during back to back appointments when even small reductions in equipment weight can improve comfort.
Another important detail is the lightweight alloy quick connect hose ends. These fittings allow the hose to connect and disconnect from the equipment quickly while keeping unnecessary weight out of the setup. The alloy fittings are approximately half the weight of comparable brass quick connects, helping make the entire hose assembly easier to maneuver.
These details may seem small individually, but together they can make a significant difference in everyday use. A lighter hose, flexible construction, and lightweight connections allow technicians to focus more on their application technique and less on managing their equipment.
Professional Equipment Built for Your Business
Your spray tan equipment plays a major role in the quality and efficiency of your services. From the turbine that creates consistent airflow to the applicator and lightweight hose in your hand, each component is designed to contribute to the overall spraying experience.
Choosing between the Standard and Deluxe systems ultimately comes down to how you plan to use your equipment.
The Standard system with the T6000 provides a lightweight, straightforward applicator with professional atomization and flexible spray pattern control.
The Deluxe system with the T5020 upgrades the applicator experience with lightweight alloy construction, stainless steel fluid components, an Ultra Cool ergonomic handle, and additional precision for detailed application. Here are some of our trusted distributers here.
Find the Apollo Sunless System That Fits Your Needs
Every spray tan business is different. A new or mobile artist may prioritize lightweight equipment and simplicity, while an established technician with a busy appointment schedule may value the construction, comfort, and precision offered by an upgraded applicator.
Apollo Sunless offers both options so you can choose equipment based on the way you actually work. Understanding the differences between the T6000 and T5020 makes it easier to determine which system provides the features that matter most to you.
No matter which option you choose, proper cleaning, maintenance, and equipment care will help your Apollo Sunless system continue delivering consistent performance for appointments to come. Check out all our systems here for more information.
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