Letter 21028

Looking for inexpensive paint method  

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We are setting up an operation to make shipping racks for a local manufacturer. They need a crude paint job just to make them look uniform and to provide some rust protection. Cost is the major driving factor. We will be locating near a residential area so, regulations aside, a noticable paint odor is unacceptable. To keep the cost down, I want to air dry. Drying time is not crucial, we can stage parts for several hours if necessary. I don't want to generate any more paint waste, or environmental contamination than is absolutely necesary. Can you recommend a process to meet my needs?

Mark Runnels
- Augusta, GA

It probably depends on the volume. Electropainting would probably meet all of your needs at a low unit cost once the equipment is amortorized, but the equipment is quite expensive.

Ted Mooney, P.E.  finishing.com Brick, New Jersey

It sounds to me like an electrostatic HVLP (high volume low pressure) setup is what you are looking for. It is not bad priced, but it is significantly higher priced than going to a local store and buying a knockoff binks or devilbuss regular paint gun.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida

The description does not give clear idea about the size of racks. If those are small, then Dipping is the simplest process. Secondly if the water based paints are cheap there then those are preferred.

Aniruddha Oak
- Mumbai, India

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