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2025
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What are the characteristics of car painting booths and the exhaust gases they produce?
Because the paint booth is an extremely enclosed environment, the entire space feels remarkably quiet—so quiet that we barely notice the compressed air circulating inside. To prevent airborne impurities from adhering to the car’s painted surface, the air is filtered through sponge layers installed on the roof before slowly circulating downward. Finally, after passing through these sponges, the air is safely released back into the atmosphere. This process also ensures that any paint mist generated during the spraying process doesn’t rise unevenly, helping the freshly applied paint adhere quickly and evenly to the car body or bumpers. To enable painters to better monitor the bumpers and车身 during the painting process—and thus guarantee optimal results—many lighting fixtures are installed throughout the paint booth, giving the entire room a bright and well-lit ambiance. Since the painting process involves additional steps like drying and baking, the booth is equipped with various heating devices, such as baking lamps. As a result, the overall temperature inside the booth tends to be relatively high, which is the third distinctive feature of the paint booth. The exhaust gas treatment system in automotive paint booths operates intermittently, aligning with the industry’s typical workflow. Most repairs involve only localized touch-ups rather than full vehicle overhauls, meaning cars are frequently switched in and out for painting and curing. Under these conditions, the exhaust gases produced by the paint booth exhibit several key characteristics: 1. **Intermittent operation**: After one car completes spraying and baking, it’s replaced by another. Similarly, there’s a gap between applying the primer and topcoat, as well as between individual vehicles. This cyclical pattern underscores the need for purification equipment that can respond swiftly to these fluctuations. 2. **Mixed use of oil-based and water-based paints**: In line with environmental regulations, water-based paints are gradually replacing their oil-based counterparts. However, water-based paints aren’t yet fully refined, so they’re currently used primarily in combination with oil-based paints. This mixed-application approach further complicates the task of managing exhaust gases effectively. 3. **High airflow but low concentration**: Automotive painting demands precise control over air velocity near the painted surfaces. Although the volume of paint being sprayed isn’t large, the ventilation system must maintain a robust airflow to ensure even coverage. 4. **Necessity for pre-treatment**: Among all challenges in automotive paint exhaust management, handling paint mist stands out as particularly tricky. The efficiency of mist removal directly impacts both the performance and longevity of downstream purification equipment. 5. **Space and power considerations**: When installing VOCs purification systems in paint booths, careful planning is essential—especially regarding available space and electrical capacity—to ensure seamless integration without disrupting existing equipment. For more information, visit our company website at [www.gzqxjd.com] or contact us at: - Ms. Wu: 18718849558 - Ms. Guo: 13527819678 Our address is: No. 29-3 Hongqi Road, Zhuliao Town, Zhongluotan, Baiyun District, Guangzhou City
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