The Best Paint Booths for the Aerospace Industry

In aerospace manufacturing, coatings for aircraft parts have to resist corrosion, withstand extreme temperatures, and meet very strict regulatory requirements. One critical piece of the finishing process is the paint booth. Aerospace paint booths are completely different from paint booths used in automotive or general manufacturing settings. The booths must have a controlled environment, advanced filtration, precision airflow, and maintain compliance with both safety and environmental standards. Here are some of the best paint booth solutions for the aerospace industry. 

• Downdraft and Cross-draft Booths
  • Best for aerospace OEMs and MRO facilities to control overspray and remove particulates from the process
  • Downdraft booths pull air from the top of the booth through the floor, which removes contaminants away from the finished surfaces
  • Cross-draft booths move air horizontally, which is key for complex aircraft shapes and also for facilities with space constraints
  • Considerations: Downdraft booths require more footprint in your facility for plenum and exhaust systems, while Cross-draft booths are more adaptable to smaller spaces

• Climate-Controlled Modular Paint Booths
  • Best for facilities that are painting varying sized parts or during different shifts
  • Modular booths can be adapted based on the size of aircraft parts and configured for facility space
  • These booths work for small components as well as fuselage sections
  • Modular booths maintain precise temperatures and humidity for optimal curing and adhesion of coatings
  • Considerations: Modular booths allow you to reduce the size of your finishing system while optimizing throughput and quality

• Automated and Integrated Robotics Paint Systems
  • Best for high-volume and precision paint finishing
  • Robotic finishing systems allow you to handle complex geometries while reducing waste and limited exposure to your operators
  • Automating finishing processes provides enhanced consistency for each component
  • Considerations: Combining enhanced exhaust systems with robotic finishing will better manage material waste and particulates in the process

The aerospace industry has strict compliance and safety measures for finishing parts and components. Investing in the best booth for your finishing process will ensure quality finishes, increased production volume and will help ensure compliance. Rohner designs and manufactures Class A finishing facilities for the aerospace industry, with integrated robotics and automation to take your finishing to the next level.  Ready to upgrade your aerospace finishing system? Talk to our team about integrating new components or redesigning your finishing system for your process. 

Have questions? Please contact the Rohner team: info@rohner-usa.com