Open spray booth: Pros and Cons

The open spray booth is a very common tool for painting and finishing in industry as well as in small and medium-sized companies. Its versatility of installation, flexibility of use and cheaper cost compared to other paint systems often make open spray booths the first solution one thinks of when in need of a new […]

New spray booth: all aspects to consider

Buying a new spray booth is something you do only a few times in the life cycle of a business. A spray booth is indeed a major investment, and the only concerns cannot be price, delivery time or compliance with local laws for this type of equipment. Of course, these are also important aspects in […]

Dry separation or wet separation? A comparison in terms of efficiency and energy savings

Faced with skyrocketing energy prices, all companies are addressing the problem of reducing costs by increasing efficiency and saving energy in their production processes. Body shops and paint shops are no exception, considering that in car repair, painting is the most energy-intensive part. Painting usually takes place inside a special booth and requires a high […]

5 Paint Booth Safety Measures to Keep in Mind

To reduce the risks of fire or air contamination, as well as potential damage to structures, there are safety measures in a spray booth that should always be kept in mind. These precautions, checks, and inspections should be implemented at every stage of the paint facility’s life cycle, from design and construction to daily use. […]

The best temperature and humidity during the painting process

It is difficult to determine the optimum temperature and humidity during the painting process, as there are many factors to ponder. Generally speaking, the temperature inside a spray booth can be considered ideal between +19°C and +24°C, and relative humidity between 40% and 60%. Still, in practice, we must also be aware of the type […]

When to change paint booth filters?

The filters in a spray booth perform different but complementary tasks. Some of them, called External Air Filters or Pre-Filters, are used to eliminate coarse impurities in the air that could cause painting defects.  There are also the Exhaust Filters, which are designed to clean the work environment of processing residues and safeguard the health […]

The most common paint defects in a body shop

Painting mistakes are everyone’s nightmare in a body shop. No matter how careful you are and how much experience you have, problems such as cracking, orange peel, dripping, peeling or poor coverage are always around the corner. The causes of these coating defects can be many and often add up to one another. The good […]

How to make a spray booth efficient

For many companies, purchasing a painting system is a real investment in the future. Ensuring the efficiency and longevity of the equipment is of paramount importance to recoup initial and ongoing costs and maximize production capacity. A spray booth performing to the highest standards throughout its entire lifecycle can make all the difference when it […]