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Reading a trade magazine article about paint booth air flow changed my mind on a setup
I was flipping through a copy of ABRN at the supply house and saw a piece about how many shops have their booth air speed set too high. The article said a study in Michigan found over 60% of booths ran above the ideal 100 feet per minute, which can actually cause more dirt nibs. I always thought faster was cleaner for the finish. Has anyone else tested their booth's actual flow rate lately?
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the_blair2d ago
Wasn't there a tech sheet that said too much flow can mess with the spray gun pattern? It makes sense if you think about how it would blow the atomized paint around before it lands. I should really check my own booth's numbers now.
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kai3272d ago
What kind of test gear do you need to check the flow yourself? Is it just an anemometer, or are there other tricks to get a good reading with all the turbulence inside a booth?
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