Modern Ex-rated paint booths for the factory

Project challenge

The objective was to establish two functional paint rooms – one for large and heavy products and the other for smaller and lighter ones. The rooms had to be equipped with drying capabilities and ensure efficient ventilation, lighting and remote control of the equipment. All equipment had to comply with Ex-rated requirements, and the work had to be carried out without interrupting daily production.

How we built the solution

The work was carried out in two stages. First, we built the paint and drying room intended for larger products, which was equipped with a powerful Ex-rated ventilation system and, with future needs in mind, also with the possibility of easily integrating a cooling function. The equipment was installed on a fire-protected metal structure, which was separated from the rest of the production area by fireproof walls. In the second stage, we focused on creating a paint room and drying tunnel intended for smaller products, using modern energy-efficient solutions.

• Paint and drying room for larger products with air exchange of 15000 m³/h
• Paint room for smaller products with air exchange of 10000 m³/h
• Ex-rated ventilation system, prepared for integration of a cooling function
• Fire-protected metal structure and fireproof partition walls
• Ex-rated hoist for lifting and moving larger products
• Ex-rated drying solution with solvent sensors and automatic airflow regulation
• Compliant Ex lighting in all rooms
• Power&Free conveyor system for fast product movement and ensuring sufficient drying time

Automation and remote management

Modern Ex-rated automation solutions ensure energy efficiency, safety and ease of use. Thanks to solvent sensors and compressed air meters, the system optimises ventilation according to need, saving resources when active painting is not taking place. The equipment was also fitted with a remote control capability.

Result

The completed solution demonstrates how a crisis can be an opportunity for innovation – production capacity was not only restored but significantly improved. Two modern Ex-rated paint rooms ensure safe, high-quality and energy-efficient production for a long time to come. The client's technical manager Gert Marmor highlighted the team's flexibility and professionalism, as well as the consideration of safety, quality and energy efficiency aspects.