Thursday, 3 November 2016

Why A Paint Spray Booth Is A Must In Any Manufacturing Shop

By Sandra Green


Manufacturing has a lot of steps and processes that involve automation to keep production running smoothly and efficiently. These are not only limited to assembly but also to finishing surfaces and other paint jobs that is supposed to be the last part manufacturing in an assembly line nature. Getting equipment that help on automation makes sure that the product is of top quality.

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 different structures and designs that the booth can come in matters depending on the customers need for it. Before purchasing or having one made, take into consideration vehicles and items are going to be painted with it. Size is the first thing to consider, then budget and lastly the design. There are four basic types that contractors are usually asked to make.

The reason why crossdrafts are not as expensive as other types is how it does not require as much materials to make. The air an ventilation just passes horizontally from entrance to exit, which is vent that gathers the overspray that also picks up dust. While this is the cheaper option, it tends to be the one that turns out as the most ineffective among all the choices available.

The ones in most shops is the crossdraft due to how affordable it is in terms of materials needed for construction. The exhaust is located at the back end of the rectangular enclosure. This makes sure the air that passes from the main entrance crosses the object and bring with it the harmful particles and go out through the large exhaust fan. This gets the job done but may affect the finished product.

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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