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2. Can Marathon Finishing custom design a booth for my application?Undoubtedly, ThermoAir's booths are crafted with utmost precision. Most of them are designed and built with custom-made elements. Although they possess some semblance of 'Standard' models, ThermoAir makes sure that every booth meets the individual demands of the customer. Right from purchase to installation, our team of experienced experts will be on hand to ensure that the perfect solution is provided!
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1. What is the difference between the various airflow types?Air flow can be generally categorized into two distinct types: Cross Flow and Down Draft. A brief explanation of each, along with an accompanying diagram, is provided below to aid in understanding the distinctions between the two. Cross Flow As the name suggests, the air in this type of booth flows horizontally across the booth, from the front of the booth to the back, from back to front, or from one side to the other. A Front Air Flow booth is one of the simplest examples of the Cross Flow. The air comes in through the front filtered doors of the booth. The clean air then travels horizontally through the “work area” of the booth, where the painting takes place. Finally, the continues to the rear of the booth, taking with it the over spray and airborne particulates. The rear section contains a filtered exhaust plenum, which draws the air through the exhaust filters before ducting the air out of the facility and into the outside environment. Other common cross flow models are the “Front Air Flow”, the “Reverse Air Flow”, and the “Semi Down Draft”. The name of the Semi Down Draft is a bit confusing, but make no mistake, it is indeed a cross flow. Down Draft Again, the name is an apt description, as the air in this type of booth comes in at the top of the booth and travels vertically down to the bottom. A Full Down Draft booth is a both where the air enters through filtered openings in the ceiling, and travels vertically through the work area. The air in this type of booth exits through an “Exhaust Pit” that has been built underneath the booth. This pit has grates over it, and serves as the exhaust plenum. The air is filtered of over spray and airborne particulates, and ducted out of the facility.
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