Businesses that specialize in painting large automobiles like semi-trucks, buses, and rail cars have different needs and expectations than your average body shop or collision center. For this reason, Accudraft offers a wide range of fully customizable paint booths designed to accommodate those extra-large projects. When it comes to painting large equipment, there is no one-size-fits-all method. Every project has its own demands, so it’s important that companies select a type of paint booth that is flexible and able to be customized.
If the bulk of your workload is centered around working with trucks and buses, why not find a type of paint booth designed specifically for extra-large automobiles? A good truck paint booth is able to be customized to meet your specific needs. You’ll want to find a manufacturer that values your input when it comes to things like booth size and premium features. Every job is different and your paint booth should be able to accommodate you no matter what the demands are.
One of the advantages of choosing an Accudraft truck paint booth is customizability. Paint booth owners are able to exercise full control over how they want their booth to be designed. Not only can they choose the exact dimensions of their paint booth, they can also decide whether they want their equipment to be based in an indoor or outdoor environment. Along with ensuring that their truck booth is large enough to accommodate the biggest of jobs, being able to customize its size also makes it easier for companies to integrate a new paint booth into the workshop without making any major changes.
Most paint booths are built with one of the following airflow configurations:
Each configuration has its own pros and cons, so what works for one business may not be ideal for another. Many paint booth manufacturers stick to one specific type of airflow design when creating their paint booths. The drawback of this is that it can limit the productivity and quality of some companies.
In crossflow truck booths, the air is pulled across the vehicle from front to back or vice versa. Since this configuration requires less airflow than other draft patterns, it’s a popular choice for companies painting trucks and other large equipment.
Another benefit of crossflow paint booths is that they tend to be more compact than other types of booths due to the fact that they aren’t equipped with external ducts on both sides of the booth. This makes them a great choice for companies who try to get the most from a paint booth without sacrificing valuable space.
The semi downdraft truck booth offers the benefits of a downdraft configuration without the need for expensive concrete pits. In this type of draft pattern, the airflow comes diagonally from top to bottom where it is pulled across the car. Along with creating an even flow of air that diminishes the effects of overspray, semi downdraft booths are also popular because of their versatility. They can be easily modified to suit the needs of each operation, making it much easier to switch from a non-heated spray booth to one with a heated air makeup unit.
Businesses looking to maximize efficiency and save floor space can benefit from adding a semi downdraft truck paint booth. While they are known for having higher ceilings than other types of paint booths, semi downdrafts are typically less bulky and spread out, saving valuable space on the workshop floor and fitting easily into different workshop configurations.
Side downdraft truck booths provide clean and even airflow without the headache of concrete work. They are a popular choice because they don’t require as much downtime and initial start-up expenses as downdraft truck booths. Installations are cheaper and quicker, so companies don’t have to worry about missing much work as the booth is being installed.
With that said, there is a trade-off that comes with opting for a side downdraft booth. While it’s true that they can provide the same high-quality paint job as their downdraft counterparts, they tend to take up more space than other booths. This is because side downdraft paint booths demand significant ductwork to make up for not having the extensive concrete work that comes with downdraft truck booths.
The downdraft truck booth is one of the most well-rounded types of paint booths on the market. They are designed to reduce overspray, boost productivity, and evenly distribute air with every job. Not only does this create consistency with the paint job’s quality, it also reduces drying times. The only drawback of downdraft truck booths is that most require concrete pits underneath the booth for air extraction. And for smaller companies, the initial costs of concrete construction can be expensive.
Accudraft understands that different companies have different needs. Some businesses may be looking to increase productivity while others are interested in installing a paint booth that’s well-rounded and reasonably priced. For this reason, clients get to decide which configuration they want their truck paint booth to be.
Another option that you want to have when selecting the right paint booth is whether you need insulated or non-insulated cabins, also known as single or double skin. For simple jobs and operations that don’t demand a high-volume of productivity, a single skin should work.
Double skins are important for companies who rely on faster production times. The extra bit of insulation that comes with a double skin paint booth trap in heat and maintains a stable internal temperature, leading to faster drying times. In addition, adding double skin can also help save on energy expenses since the paint booth system doesn’t have to work twice as keep temperatures stabilized.
A good truck paint booth should be able to meet the needs of each individual paint company. Since truck paint booths are significantly larger than most other spray booths, accessibility can be a problem. Roll-up doors, main lifts, truck lifts, and scaffolding are all excellent for making it easier for personnel to use the paint booth conveniently. Other popular features that can boost a truck booth’s accessibility include additional observation windows and extensions to increase the truck booth’s size.
Operating a paint booth requires a certain level of customizability, no matter what the job is. There will be times when the operator needs to modify the spray, air temperature, baking times, and various other features. Generally speaking, there’s a certain level of precision and delicacy that is demanded with large projects that isn’t required for the average collision center. Digital control panels can be a life saver for truck booths due since they offer a number of deeper menu options that don’t come with your run-of-the-mill truck paint booth. Everything from filter maintenance to temperature and static pressure are able to be observed with features like the SmartPad Controller and other similar control panels. Furthermore, many of these control panels are have configurations that help companies cut back on energy expenses by maximizing efficiency.
Accudraft has been one of the leading paint booth companies for more than three decades. They have built the reputation of being one of the top companies in the business. Accudraft paint booths are a favorite among body shops and centers as well as companies that specialize in painting heavy industrial equipment, aircraft, and semi-trucks.
The biggest advantage of choosing an Accudraft truck paint booth like the TX Series and the PRO Series truck paint booths is that they can be customized to fit the needs of any company. Every truck paint booth is created and installed with the company’ specific needs, goals, and expectations in mind. This gives companies the opportunity to pick and choose from a number of different features that help them meet their desired outcome with every operation.
Accudraft’s truck paint booths are some of the most trusted in the painting world. There is no project too big or too small for an Accudraft truck booth. They have been used to restore and paint everything from buses to boats and RVs, and they have even been implemented in extended projects like the Los Angeles METRO Rail project.
Accudraft paint booths help companies to increase productivity without sacrificing the quality of their work. They will even custom build paint booths that are tailored to those large-scale projects.
If you’re interested in adding a paint booth to your workshop or learning more about how you can retrofit the one that you already have, Accudraft can help. They have a team of skilled and friendly representatives who are happy to answer any questions that you have. Contract Accudraft today to learn more about how you can find the right truck, automotive, industrial, or aerospace booth for your workshop.
