The Systems Design manual provides innovative and updated information on all the essential factors for setting up and running efficient finishing systems. From layout to spray booths, washers, ovens, conveyors and more, this manual reviews the key elements of finishing systems design. The design and operation of an industrial finishing system is a very involved process that can be managed if the operator has a proper understanding of the system equipment and good process control. This manual attempts to provide an understanding of the equipment and process issues that impact the design and operation of a finishing system.
Every single paint finishing system is different. The equipment, coating, and process are all uniquely joined like no other system in the world. But the goals of the operator are the same; produce a consistent high quality finish at a reasonable cost in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. The concepts and standards outlined in this book can be adapted to any unique situation to help guide the operation. But like a high quality automobile that does not get regular oil changes, a paint system cannot deliver peak performance without regular maintenance and solid control of the system variables. For this reason, it is stressed above all else, that the operation of the system be documented and controlled, and that all equipment is properly maintained to avoid the unnecessary problems.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 SYSTEM LAYOUT
Chapter 2 SPRAY BOOTHS
- Spray Booth Sizing
- Filtration
- NFPA Requirements
Chapter 3 SPRAY WASHERS
- Mechanical Cleaning
- Chemical Cleaning
- Spray Washer Sizing
- Solution Tanks
- Drainage Spaces
- Tank and Housing Materials
- Zinc Phosphate Tank
- Sludge Removal
- Screens
- Access Doors, Ladders and Lighting
- Equipment Exhaust System
- Conveyor Shroud
- Pumps and Spray Systems
- Riser Spacing
- Nozzles
- Gauges
- Solution Heating
- Operating Temperature and Time Cycle
- High-Velocity Blow-Off
- Water Conservation
Chapter 4 OVENS
- Construction
- Heat Source
- Dry-Off Ovens
- Cure Ovens
- Combination Ovens
- Heat Containment
Chapter 5 CONVEYORS
- General Design
- Design Centers
- Lubrication
- Inspection
- Sanitary Pan
- Inverted Box Track
- Power and Free
- Friction Drive
- Fixed Angle Friction Drive Wheel
- Friction Belt Drive
- Control System
- Hook and Rack Considerations
Chapter 6 COATING PROCESSES
- High Solids
- Waterborne Coatings
- Powder Coatings
- Autodeposition
Chapter 7 VOC ABATEMENT
- Thermal Solutions
- Adsorption Solutions
- Absorption Solutions
Chapter 8 MAXIMIZING THROUGHPUT & MINIMIZING WASTE
- A Holistic Approach
- Engaging & Training the Team
- The Seven Deadly Wastes on the Coating Line
Chapter 9 WASTE REDUCTION & TREATMENT
- Pretreatments Waste
- Oils and Metals
- Waste Treatment Systems
- Treat for Discharge Systems
- Paint Wastes
Chapter 10 SYSTEM OPERATING EXPENSES
- Cost of Pretreatment
- Cost of Coating Materials
- Utility Costs
- Capital Costs
- Other Costs to Consider
Chapter 11 AIR MAKEUP AND VENTILATION
- Air Management
- Air Makeup Units
Chapter 12 QUALITY CONTROL
- Define Process Requirements
- System Design
- Potential Sources of Paint Defects
- How Racking Affects Quality
- Process Control
