Design & Build Code Compliant Paint Kitchen for the Agricultural Component Industry

Customer:

A Tier 1 manufacturer wanted to diversify and begin manufacturing products for the consumer markets. This required the installation of a new finishing line to spray in-mold coatings.

Processes:

This project required the design and construction of a paint circulation system that would be capable of supplying material from 55-gallon drums to a robotic application cell. The paint equipment and drums of paint needed to be placed into a code compliant enclosure that included spill containment, air ventilation, and fire suppression system. We worked closely with the customer, paint supplier, robot manufacturer, and city officials to assure that all details were covered and expectations were met.

Result:

FTS delivered and installed a portable mix kitchen complete with ventilation system, sump containment, and a dry chemical fire suppression system. Within the paint kitchen we installed components that would allow for six 55-gallon drums of different color resins, and one 55 gallon drum of solvent. Stainless steel circulation lines were plumbed from the paint kitchen to the spray cell with all necessary ball valves, fluid regulators, spray guns and hoses also included. A load cell liquid level monitoring systems was installed to provide visual information as to drum capacity as well as audible alarms for low levels. All of the systems were pressure tested with air, then flushed with a compatible purge agent and finally filled with paint. The system was designed, built, and verified to meet all applicable OSHA and NFPA requirements.

The project which included six paint circulation systems, one mold release and one solvent purge system, was designed, built, and installed in 12 weeks.

Project Highlights

Product Descripton

End user is Tier 1 manufacturer that wanted to diversify and begin manufacturing products for the consumer market as well. This required the installation of a new finishing line to spray in-mold coatings.

Design & Build Capabilities Applied/Processes

Primary:
Engineering

Product Design/Development
Material/Equipment Sourcing

Build - Paint Kitchen Enclosure
Assembly - Peripheral Equipment and Components

Secondary:
Delivery and Installation

Paint Delivery/Monitoring:

Load cell liquid level monitoring systems were installed to provide visual information as to drum capacity as well as audible alarms if getting low.

Overall Part Dimensions:

Inside Dimensions: 22' Length x 8' Depth x 8'3" Height

Paint Components:

Number of Colors
(4) 55 gallon drums of resins and (1) Catalyst

Number of Solvents
(1) 55 gallon drum of solvent

System Components:

Doors
(2) Sets of double doors with ramps for easy entry and exit.

Ventilation System
For worker safety and fume evacuation.

Lighting
(2) Explosion proof lights provided.

Grounding System
Static electricity bonding system with grounding lugs.

Fire Suppression
Sprinkler heads with exterior connection adapter in accordance with NFPA-30.

Control Panel
Nema enclosure for lights, motor starter, fan and fire suppression interlock switch.

In process testing/inspection performed:

Systems were pressure tested with air, flushed with compatible purge agent and finally filled with paint. Worked with local code officials to make sure systems were code compliant.

Industry for Use:

Automotive

Volume:

Six (6) paint circulation systems, one (1) mold release and one (1) solvent purge system.

Delivery/Turnaround Time:

12 weeks

Delivery Location:

Metro Detroit, Michigan

Standards Met:

Customer Specifications OSHA, NFPA-30 and International Fire Code

Product Name:

Global Finishing Solutions Paint Mix Kitchen