One of the many reasons to switch to waterborne paints for automotive, trucking, and industrial use is the environmental benefits. Waterborne paints have a much lower Volatile Organic Compound rate than solvent-based paints. Many states and local governments have passed regulations requiring a switch from solvent-based solutions to waterborne drying systems and paints.
But you can do more to “go green” with your spray booth than simply switching to a waterborne solution. The entire painting process can take up a lot of energy, which is bad both for the environment and your company’s bottom line. Reducing the amount of power that your entire system uses – from prep station to paint booth and drying – can save you significant costs along with being better for the environment.
A great way to do this is to add the EnergySmart VFD Drive from Accudraft. This system comes with many of Accudraft’s booths and can also be added to any existing booth or air makeup system. Standard motors have a “spike” during start-up that uses up to three times the energy as normal operations. Since power companies charge by the highest rate, this can be costly. EnergySmart ensures a smooth start-up, eliminating spikes. It’s one way that going green can also be good for your bottom line.
