Automotive paints application plays a vital role in the final assembly process of a vehicle, providing it with extra protection and a sleek finish. Water-based acrylic polyurethane enamel paints are the most widely used paint in this industry. It is because of its reduced harmful impact on the environment. The Global Automotive paints market witnessed a giant leap after the introduction of new and highly-innovative paint application machinery.
Dürr is a leading mechanical and plant engineering firm having expertise in automation and digitalization. It offers several machines and technologies to enhance and make the paint application process more efficient and streamlined. Dürr’s EcoProBooth is one such product that is perfect for all painting tasks in the automotive industry.
The EcoProBooth is the ultimate paint application machine covering all major applications from interior to exterior painting to base and clear coat application. It carries out several painting tasks that otherwise require a complete plant installation and application technology system. Its recirculated air system and novel approach to maintenance help it set a benchmark in energy efficiency. Furthermore, it provides maximum flexibility for painting any vehicle from a compact car to an SUV due to the parallel box configuration of its spray booths.
Features of EcoProBooth –
- Efficient combination of interior and exterior painting
Robots in this mechanism are installed in different rails to support interior and exterior painting, allowing the EcoProBooth to perform all its functions out of one box. This saves considerable time as the body shift from one booth to another is eliminated. As it distributes the tasks throughout the system, the cleaning and maintenance of the robots can be done without interrupting the production process. The EcoProBooth is a well-ventilated system, which allows the employees to access it anytime, without using a breathing apparatus. Servicing of the booth can also be conducted without stopping the production, significantly increasing the availability of the machine for paint application.
- Maximizes air recirculation rate while minimizing energy requirement
The EcoProBooth helps in maximizing the air circulation rate. It only consumes 5% fresh air, reducing energy consumption and carbon dioxide emission. After being freed from the paint particles, the air goes through a dedusting process wherein the air is efficiently and inexpensively reconditioned in the associated EcoDryScrubber dry paint overspray separation system by a convection heater box assigned directly to the spray booth.
- Flexible box for all scenarios
Durr’s EcoProBooth can produce up to 12 units per hour when working on a model mix comprising everything from compact cars to medium-sized SUVs. Once all the structures and sizes are standardized, this Paint Application Machine India gets used to all possible production scenarios.
The painting box used in the process can be repurposed for a parallel production layout instead of a linear layout with a constant production layout. This flexibility allows tailoring the painting process according to the current unit’s model and scale and can be upgraded as required. Even the mix of primer and primerless processes, multicoat paint applications, or tinted clear finishes can be applied flexibly. Paint and flushing agent consumption can be reduced drastically in the process if the painting orders are intelligently distributed by subdividing the line into shorter segments.
The EcoProBooth offers maximum flexibility for – new models, innovative paints, and changing processes.
Advantages of shifting to Dürr‘s EcoProBooth –
- A standardized spray booth offers simple scaling, straightforward conversion, and maximum flexibility.
- High availability due to quick maintenance in service cubicles without interrupting the production.
- No requirement to access the application area on a production day.
- High energy savings through maximum air recirculation.
The shortest painting time per unit results in maximum efficiency.
