Spray booths are used to provide a pressure controlled environment which can be used to remove harmful chemicals from the air. This not only helps to improve working conditions but also makes it safer to breathe. Such booths are often found in vehicle body shops and design studios where airbrushing and aerosol adhesive applications are take place on a daily basis.
There is a wide selection of booths available, each with its own unique features and specifications. All of them however work towards the same common goal which is to contain, filtrate and extract any harmful fumes, resins, odours and spray from the air.
For this reason spray booth ranges also include filtration and extraction units, portable work benches and replacement filters. Tanning mist extractors are also another type of both and are specifically used to capture the particles and overspray of spray tanning mist.
Here is some advice on how to best maintain your booth and keep it in a good, usable condition;
- It is a good idea to make sure that you and your employees are fully aware of how to use the spray booth as well as of the safety measures involved or required by law. Safety equipment such as dust and gas masks should also be worn at all times by those operating the booth.
- Overspray and dust build-up can drastically reduce the efficiency of a spray booth. To prevent these issues from occurring, always make sure that the air filters are changed on a regular basis and that cleaning measures are put into place. This will help to keep the equipment hygienic and safe to use at all times.
- Another potential hazard for booths is static electric discharge which could potentially burn those in its path. To prevent this from happening, make sure that all metal components in the booth are grounded before the booth is switched on to use.
- Overspray can quickly accumulate over short periods of time and as it is flammable, spontaneous combustion is always a potential problem. It is for this reason that fire containment equipment should be kept on hand as a precautionary measure as although booth fires rarely occur, they can be very dangerous when they do.
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