It’s a saying that was driven into my head as a young tech some 15 or 16 years ago now. I’m not proud to admit it, but early on I was that messy guy. Un-taping a car, tape and paper everywhere, “I’ll pick it up later,” and move on to the next RO.
The way a paint booth is constructed is vital to its performance and longevity. There are two main ways a booth can be built: with a single or double wall.
Like any other filter, ceiling ones keep stress off a paint booth’s motors. Otherwise, the motors could become overworked, therefore decreasing their longevity and performance.
Smart paint booths are internet capable and have the ability to connect to a cloud-based software. Think of a smart watch; the software can monitor and report on the health of a booth and displays data in an easy-to-use dashboard.
Originally published on 8/1/2022 in Products Finishing magazine. Automation, digitization, connectivity, remote process management tools help automakers, suppliers paint parts, vehicles at lower cost, reduced carbon footprint.
Even seasoned shop owners have to prepare for a paint booth installation, including setting a budget, putting together timelines, organizing the construction, and more.
Accudraft is excited to return to some of the industry’s top events of 2022. We will be attending this year’s FABTECH and SEMA. To get in touch with us before an event, please call 1-800-524-0340 or contact us online. The FABTECH Expo Date: November 8th-10th Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia 30313 Accudraft’s…
Pressure settings control the airflow coming in and out of the booth. More importantly, it can affect the direction of the airflow within a booth.
Every shop’s goal is to get cars through production as quickly and efficiently as possible. But a big part of production time has to do with waiting.
We all have dealt with it, as a painter having to put off routine maintenance until the shop is caught up. The dreaded phrase “we don’t have time for that right now” can start the ball rolling downhill of what is to come.
