Aerospace
Articles

Energy Reduction in Spray Booths

"If you own a paint booth, you know where most of the energy in your plant is going. The paint booth will require more energy to operate than most of the rest of your processes combined. What are the options for reducing energy usage in paint booths?"

Crossdraft VS Downdraft Booths for Airplanes

"There have been many discussions regarding the perfect paint booth for painting aircraft.  Many people prefer crossdraft booths while still others make an argument for downdraft booths.  This article will explore the issues involved with each type of booth..."

Filter Changing Procedures

"What is the best rule for signaling the time to change filters? This question has been asked of spray booth manufacturers, as well as filter manufacturers. There is not an easy answer.  Let’s look at filtration, fans and chamber design..."

New Corrosion Control Aircraft Paint Hangar

"If you have never been inside a paint hangar, you will be amazed at its vastness, because an entire aircraft must fit comfortably inside and still have sufficient space for other activities to be carried out..."

Paint Booth Pressure Levels

"Some discussions insist that the booth be held at a positive pressure relative to the outside so that dirt and debris cannot enter the painting chamber and soil the object being painted..."

Painting Large Aircraft - An integrated approach

"The use of inserts for painting fighter aircraft in the military has a long established and proven record of success..."

Profit and Painting Planes

Three articles providing insight into the world of painting planes.

Upgrades for Older Paint Booths

"Show some ideas which will make the oldest and crustiest paint booth just like new and for a fraction of the cost of building a new paint booth..."