Maintenance Tips for Spray Booths

Air Filtration Cabinet

Spray booths can be described as a pressure controlled environment used to remove harmful chemicals from the air and improve working conditions by making it safe to breathe. They are often found in places like vehicle body shops and design studios where airbrush spraying and aerosol adhesive applications are common practice.

There is a wide range of booths to choose from, all with their own unique specifications and recommended uses. However, they all generally serve a similar purpose which is to contain, filtrate and extract any harmful aerosol adhesives, airbrush overspray, spray tan solution and solder fumes from the air. They can also be used to contain things like resins, varnish odour, paint overspray and conformal coatings.

The spray booth product range extends to filtration and extraction units, portable work benches as well as replacement filters. Tanning mist extractor units are another type of booth which is used specifically to capture the particles and overspray of the tanning mist solution.

Here are some tips on how to maintain your booth and keep it in good condition;

• It is always a good idea to make sure that you and any employees you may have are fully aware of how to use the booth. They should also be fully informed of all the safety measures involved as well as those required by law. Safety equipment should be worn at all times in the form of dust or gas masks as an added precaution.
• Overspray and dust build-up can reduce the efficiency of your booth. To prevent this from causing problems make sure air filters are changed regularly and that a standard cleaning schedule is put into place to ensure the equipment hygienic and safe to use at all times.
•  Static electric discharge can offer potential problems for booths and those using. This however can easily be prevented by making sure that all metal components in the booth are grounded before any work is done.
• Overtime overspray can quickly accumulate and as it is flammable, spontaneous combustion is always a potential hazard. For this reason fire containment equipment is a practical precaution to have on hand as although booths rarely cause fires, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

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