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Specific Industries - Spray Painting
Airborne Hazards in Spray Painting Settings
Spray painting process generates fire and health hazards. The potential health hazard generated by the emission of paint aerosols and solvent vapour, meanwhile the fire hazard is in the form of accumulation of flammable vapour which could complete the fire triangle.
There are several techniques of spay painting :-
Air atomisation (Use of compress air to generate spray aerosols)
Electrostatic (Charges mechanised for adhesion)
Airless (High pressure spray without compress air)
Powder Coating
Dip Coating
Thermal Spray Coating
Brush and Roller Painting
continuous evolution of newer technologies
Painting process is all about coating a substrate from the paint reservoir via the airgun. This transfer process has its own efficiency. Paint which is not coating the substrate will exist as overspray which also becomes the imminent hazard.
The transfer efficiency of the spray painting process primarily depends on the type of spraying system. A good control of the fire and health hazard can be done via adopting spraying system with the highest transfer efficiency. Air atomised spray system has the transfer efficiency of 15~20% meanwhile electrostatic discs and bells has the highest transfer efficiency of 80~90%. Air atomised spray system is the most common type of spray painting method proving to liberate high amount of airborne hazard.
The medium of paint are in the form of aerosols being in the size within the range of 0.001 to 100 micron making it easily suspended-able in the air. This imminent air borne hazard complete with the solvent vapour which emits from the pigment dissolver and the binding agent of the paint is best to be controlled using the enclosed kind of hood. That is why spray booth are the best enclosures to provide effective control integrity.
At E8 Group, we specialize in engineering, designing, and installing spray booth ventilation systems tailored for maximum efficiency in paint overspray capture and solvent emission control. Whether you need custom spray booths, activated carbon filtration, or advanced ventilation systems, our expertise ensures a safer, cleaner, and regulation-compliant work environment.
Why Proper Spray Booth Ventilation is Essential
Without effective ventilation, spray painting releases airborne paint particulates (overspray) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the workplace. These airborne contaminants:
Pose serious health risks (lung damage, skin irritation, chemical exposure).
Increase fire hazards due to flammable solvent vapors.
Compromise product quality by allowing overspray contamination.
Lead to regulatory violations, potential shutdowns, and legal liabilities.
Properly designed spray booths with high-efficiency ventilation not only remove harmful paint aerosols and solvent vapors but also enhance coating quality, extend equipment lifespan, and reduce environmental impact.
Our Spray Booth Ventilation Solutions
“Engineering controls are essential to contain liquid paint aerosol and solvent vapours, protecting worker health and preventing fire hazards”
— E8 Group Design Team
1.1 Spray Booth Design & Installation
We provide custom-built spray booths engineered for optimal airflow control, overspray capture, and solvent emission removal. Our solutions include:
Dry Filter Spray Booths – Cost-effective mechanical filtration for moderate paint use.
Water Wash Spray Booths – High-performance booths for heavy-duty industrial painting.
Downdraft & Cross-Draft Booths – Superior air movement to eliminate overspray.
Electrostatic Spray Booths – Increased paint transfer efficiency (80-90%) for reduced waste.
Custom spray booth designs available for automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and general fabrication industries.
1.2 Paint Aerosol and Overspray Removal
Our spray booth ventilation systems ensure maximum airborne contaminant capture, reducing operator exposure and fire risks. We integrate:
High-efficiency air filtration systems (HEPA, pre-filters, and final-stage filters).
Optimal airflow design to capture and contain paint overspray before release.
Downdraft airflow solutions to direct particulates away from operators.
Manometer-equipped filter monitoring for consistent performance.
Did you know? Electrostatic spray booths achieve up to 90% transfer efficiency, significantly reducing airborne hazards compared to air-atomized spray systems (15-20%).
1.3 Solvent Vapor & VOC Emission Control
Solvent-based coatings emit hazardous VOCs that require specialized capture and filtration. We design and install high-capacity activated carbon filtration systems to:
Trap and neutralize solvent vapors before they reach the exhaust.
Ensure compliance with EPA & OSHA solvent emission limits.
Customize activated carbon filter sizing based on solvent type, vapor concentration, and airflow volume.
Our activated carbon filtration systems are engineered for optimal adsorption efficiency, extending filter lifespan while maximizing solvent removal.
2. Why Proper Spray Booth Ventilation is Essential
We provide end-to-end solutions for spray booth ventilation, including:
Airflow velocity optimization – Ensuring minimum face velocity as per ACCEPTABLE STANDARD to meet regulatory standards.
Exhaust fan selection & ductwork installation – Customized for booth size and paint volume (to prevent scaling and settlement while not overly sized to reduce CAPEX).
Make-up air systems – Balancing exhaust and intake air for a stable, contaminant-free environment while maintaining a balance infiltration / exfiltration.
Fire protection & explosion-proof ventilation – Compliance with NFPA 33 spray finishing standards, maintaining minimal suspension of fuel element.
Looking for a complete ventilation upgrade? Our team analyzes your spray booth operations, calculates optimal airflow, and installs a high-performance system tailored to your specific industry needs.
2.1 Why Choose E8 Group for Spray Booth Ventilation?
Industry Experts in Spray Painting & Ventilation Solutions – 20+ years of engineering experience.
Custom-Designed Ventilation Systems – Engineered to meet OSHA, ACGIH, NFPA, and EPA compliance.
Complete Installation & Maintenance Support – From system design to installation and long-term servicing.
Guaranteed Overspray & Solvent Vapor Reduction – Ensuring a cleaner, safer workspace.
Ready to improve your spray booth ventilation? Contact us today for a FREE CONSULTATION & SITE ASSESSMENT!
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Don’t let poor ventilation compromise your workplace safety, product quality, or regulatory compliance. Whether you need a new spray booth, ventilation upgrade, or activated carbon filter installation, we have the right solution for you.
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