Saturday, November 5, 2016

Advantages Of A Paint Spray Booth In Large Scale Manufacturing

By Sandra Green


Shops and production line related work need equipment that can easily automate tasks. These tasks may range from manufacturing, assembly to finishing. These are true to many companies that cater to automotive and other machinery and vehicle services. While these are more large scale, some are also useful in garage area small part production places.

One activity that has been automated is painting. Now, this may seem small and trivial but when vehicles are the subject of the topic, a whole new perspective is opened up. Not only is hand painting a large chunk of metal time consuming, it can also pose as a health hazard to the ones doing the job. Doing this manually also increases the chances of human error. This where paint spray booths come in handy.

The matter that paint jobs can be done by hand may make the concept of spray booths a bit trivial. Looking at the matter in a large scale perspective, you are able to see the difference and importance it holds. The purpose of this structure is not to only speed up production but also protect from health and fire hazards.

The vent and exhaust system integrated in the booth suck out the overspray and debris that can damage or make the finished surface imperfect. This also prevents any harmful effects on other equipment and those who work around the shop. The many ways that the design caters to this purpose varies and have given rise to different standard designs for spray booths.

The basic ones found in the market are cross draft, semi down and down draft, and side draft. They all have their advantages and disadvantages. The trick is to choose one best fit for the job that needs to be done and the available budget that can be spent on this equipment. The common one found in shops is the crossdraft type since it is the most economically friendly option.

They can vary from crossdraft, side draft, semidown and down draft. The reasons for choosing one over the other can either be financial or functional reasons. The most common ones used by shops is the crossdraft since it is the cheapest option.

The ones that have the sides as ventilation areas are also popular. The benefits on the final product with this model is of higher quality based on results since the paint gets distributed more evenly than the previously mentioned type. The air is made sure to veer dust particles and other things that may stick to the finish away from the vehicle.

The side draft offer ventilation on both side walls in the booth. While this is the more expensive among all the models, one great advantage is how this is able to make the painting finish equal and well distributed. Due to its design the vent can make sure that any debris will not get caught in the vehicle since it is steered away from the object and onto the vents.

The last type is the downdraft. These ones involve a lot of concrete work since it may need pits or needs elevation. The construction can be hassle since ceiling height needs to be extended. There may be significant costs, but you can be assured that this has the cleanest results. Since this has ventilation from under, all debris and overspray just go down in the pit without compromising contamination to the painter regardless of where he is situated.




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