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Three Advancements For Paint Spray Booths In The Automotive Industry

Car manufacturers and repair shops are asking for new features and capabilities to be incorporated into their spray paint booths. Below are some of the most commonly-requested elements from companies who use spray booths. Bigger Is Better. Companies in the automotive industry are wanting larger spray booth designs. What was once a standard-length size – 24 ft, is now increasing to 28 - 30 ft. This larger sized booth allows for oversized vehicles to be accommodated or for multiple treatments to be accomplished in each cycle. Standard height has been 9 ft; that is now becoming 12 ft. But the size of the booth itself is not the only aspect of the booth that is getting bigger. Companies want larger doors and windows, and more glass panels. Larger doors mean wider openings that make it easier and quicker to load and unload the booth. Bigger windows and glass paneled doors and walls allow for improved visual inspection of the process. More Automated Controls Manufacturers and automotive paint companies are more and more interested in more complex control systems that allow [...]

Dawn Denby2024-05-13T14:22:11-04:00September 6th, 2022|Spray Booths|Comments Off

Linear Automatic Paint Spray Booths

Linear spray booths are used to spray primer or a finish to flat straight items, such as door frames, doors, window frames, picture frames, moldings, flooring, and more. However, these spray booths can be adjusted to handle shapes and angles. They offer a fast and efficient way to finish larger volumes. Common materials that are coated include: Wood, plastics, composites, metals Commonly used materials that are applied include: Various paints, polyurethane, sealants, coatings Automatic linear spray machines consist of: the control panel air adjustment gauges conveyor for transport piece sensor spray guns recovery troughs filter unit exhaust fan pump The conveyor in a linear paint spray booth transports the work item to the spray guns. When the item is in position, the spray guns are triggered to apply the coating. When the item moves away from the guns, the guns automatically turn off until another piece is in place. This ensures the spray is only on when an item is in position, minimizing wasteful overspray and taxing the filtration system. Linear spray booths generally include three to six spray guns [...]

Dawn Denby2023-06-20T13:23:17-04:00July 18th, 2022|Spray Booths|Comments Off

Paint Booth Maintenance

It is critical that the area inside your booth, and the area surrounding your paint booth are as clean as possible. Below are some key elements that should be considered to keep your equipment worry-free. Changing Filters The primary function of Paint Booth filters is to efficiently maintain airflow in your booth. If the filters are not kept clean, or replaced in a timely manner, painting overspray will begin to build up and dust will start to accumulate. Typically, Paint Booth exhaust filters need to be changed every 100 operating hours or every three to four work weeks. All filters should be addressed including intake, exhaust and air heater filters. Keeping Your Booth Dust Free Over time, dust and debris builds up in your paint booth, substantially reducing its efficiency. One way to keep dust out of your spray booth is to make a habit of keeping the doors closed. When you do open the doors, make sure the booth is running so any contaminates are drawn into the exhaust filters. You should also regularly clean the floors and walls [...]

Dawn Denby2022-07-18T13:10:37-04:00July 18th, 2022|Spray Booths|Comments Off

Paint Spray Booth Cleaning And Maintenance Tips – Preserving Your Investment While Maximizing Job Results

Paint spray booths are designed to keep dust, dirt and moisture away from paint jobs being performed inside the booth. Occasionally you might find contaminants in your paint jobs, the reason is typically a dirty or poorly maintained paint spray booth. Establishing a regular cleaning and preventative maintenance routine can help keep your booth efficient and production costs low. Below are maintenance tips and best practices that can significantly extend the lifespan of a paint spray booth and reduce the risk of contamination by dust and dirt on your jobs. Limit traffic in and out of the spray booth. Less traffic means less chance for contamination. Have all painters wear a lint-free painter’s suit and headcover and store these suits in a clean area. Keep the spray booth’s doors closed as much as possible. Place a specialized mat at the entrance of the booth to help workers keep their feet clean when entering. Keep the spray booth on and running when you are bringing in the objects to be spayed. This way, any airborne contaminants you bring in are drawn [...]

Dawn Denby2021-11-02T14:24:54-04:00November 2nd, 2021|Spray Booths|Comments Off

Air Flow and Ventilation of Paint Booths

Removal of polluted air and the introduction of clean fresh air into a paint booth is important for the safety of the operators and the quality of the end product. There are various ventilation methods for spray systems depending on the flow of air through the enclosure. There are advantages and disadvantages to each method. The ventilation methods include: Cross Draft – With a cross draft system, air enters from the front of the booth, usually through the main doors of the booth. It flows horizontally through the space to the back, and exits through an exhaust plenum in the back of the booth. The air flows directly to the area that is to be painted. These types of booths are generally the most economical and are easy to integrate into a facility; this makes them the most popular in many environments. However, the air flow is linear and travels a greater distance, making it more likely that if dust or other contaminant is present in the stream, it has a lot of ground to cover before it exits. In [...]

Dawn Denby2023-06-20T14:11:31-04:00September 7th, 2021|Spray Booths|Comments Off

Open Faced Dry Filter Paint Booth

Production Systems recently installed an open faced, dry filter paint booth with rear exhaust. The overall dimensions of the paint booth are 9’4’’ wide x 7’8’’ high x 7’2’’ deep. The paint booths exhaust included a 30’’ Tubeaxial fan with motor, belts, and a motor guard rated for 8,000 CFM at .375’’ ESP. The exhaust stack penetrated through a rear wall with a back draft damper and weather hood. A wall mounted air supply fan with housing, gravity dampers, weather hood, disconnect, and filter box was also installed to supply air for the Paint Booth. Learn more about the types of paint spray booths offered at Production Systems. You may also call us at (336) 886-7161, or email us at [email protected] for more information.

cball2021-06-01T11:41:19-04:00June 1st, 2021|Spray Booths|Comments Off

Semi Down Draft Dry Filter Spray Booth

Production Systems recently fabricated a Semi Down Draft Dry Filter Spray Booth. This was an Enclosed Spray Booth, Non Pressurized with an Overhead Filtered Supply. One set of bi parting solid doors were installed with 10’ width and 8’ height. The Spray Booth Included two 36’’ diameter Tubeaxial Exhaust Fans arranged with a 36’’ Exhaust Stack for Top Exhaust. The Exhaust Stack Included a Roof Curb and Curb Cover, Automatic Roof Ventilators on Discharge with Discharge 6’ above the Roof, and Duct Access Doors. The Spray Booths UL 508 Listed Control Panel Included a Fused Disconnect, Lighting and Safety Circuity. An Economizer Gun Hanger was included to interrupt the exhaust fan when the spray gun was placed on the gun hanger. Learn more about the many types of spray booths offered at Production Systems. You may also call us at (336) 886-7161, or email us at [email protected] for more information.

cball2021-06-01T11:38:38-04:00April 20th, 2021|Spray Booths|Comments Off