Elite Finishing Systems

Air movement through a crossdraft booth
Airflow designs are a defining element of any spray booth, so it’s one of the first things finishing operators need to consider when upgrading to a new booth.

While there are only a handful of options when selecting a type of booth, each one carries a unique set of advantages and possible drawbacks. Airflow systems impact every aspect of a booth’s operation, so companies should carefully weigh how their chosen design will affect operating costs, quality of results and workplace safety.

Recommended for:
All Industries + Basic Finishing Requirements

• Cost-Efficient Performance
• Minimal Installation Requirements
• Simple Maintenance and Upkeep

The standard in airflow designs, a crossdraft spray booth can be designed to handle a wide variety of uses and is typically recommended for parts that require a basic finishing quality and application process. The minimal installation requirements needed for this style of airflow design make it an ideal solution for most finishing facilities. The term crossdraft refers to how the air travels through the booth: horizontally along the “cross-section” of the booth.

Stage 1

passes through the filters contaminants are captured. This is accomplished without sacrificing the quality or volume of the airflow itself.

Stage 2

Horizontal airflow intake causes air to flow uniformly over painted parts and through a rear exhaust chamber. The exhaust chamber incorporates exhaust filters so that the air can be filtered from any paint overspray as it passes through the chamber.

Stage 3

As air passes through the exhaust filter, it is pressed through a continuous filament glass fiber with an open weave pattern. This airflow design prevents face-loading and fogging by changing the direction of paint-laden air throughout filtration. The clean, filtered air now continues through the exhaust plenum, which is designed to balance airflow throughout the entire booth.