Infratech recently introduced its new model Speed Dry (Part No. 15-1000).
Infratech recently introduced its new model Speed Dry (Part No. 15-1000). The Speed Dry is designed as an ultra-efficient electric alternative to the air-consuming venturi systems sold for accelerating waterborne primers and basecoats. The new Speed Dry with Heater (Part No. 15-1015) also provides one of the fastest dry times available.
A History of Automotive Finishes
Waterborne paint took many years to develop. Let’s take a look back at the very first refinish coatings and the events that occurred to lead to its development. Part 1 of a 3-part series.
Green & Mean
More and more consumers are seeking out green businesses that help the environment, and a growing number of body shops are seizing the opportunity.
Consistent Cures
IRT mobile curing units and overhead track systems come with the IRT XLNC sensor kit, the only one on the market with built-in sensors including: a laser pointer, a distance sensor to set optimum distance from the panel, and a temperature sensor that reads the temperature of the coating, eliminating any possibility of overheating and
All About Energy Efficiency
These spraybooths tout energy efficiency in a time when cost savings are all-important to body shops.
Faster Dry Times
A strategically placed accelerator system in-creases airflow, which reduces flash times and bake cycle times. This results in reduced dry times with waterborne and solvent-based products; uniform metal temperatures are achieved faster; minimal downtime during the installation of Accele-cure; quietness and ease of operation; competitive cost as compared with other retrofit systems; and energy efficiency
Reduce Cure Time
The JetAir System is a cost- effective, versatile system that significantly reduces the cure or dry time of both solvent- and waterborne coatings. Flash times are as low as 2.5 minutes with waterborne basecoat, meaning shorter cycle times, greater output, lower energy consumption and reduced costs.
Cure Hard to Reach Areas
The Speed Ray 2 is a high-intensity, portable shortwave lamp capable of both vertical and horizontal flexibility for curing hard to reach areas. It features 1,650 watts of curing power over a 3’ x 4’ coverage area. A 60-minute timer and auto shutdown feature save energy. An iridium-filtered halogen bulb reduces glare for operator safety.
Dry Waterbornes Fast
The SpectraJet air mover is designed to dry waterborne basecoats. It outperformed its nearest competitor by 22 percent and reduced dry times to as little as just four minutes. Only $399, it’s for body shops looking for a cheaper alternative to using heated air in the spraybooth to dry waterbornes. E-mail [email protected].
Cured: Let’s Talk About Why the Paint Shop Runs Slower than the Metal Shop
Both departments take their allotted completion times from a published labor time database, so 4.5 hours should pass just as quickly in both shops. But, as you well know, the 4.5 hours of work takes longer to complete in the paint shop. The difference of course, is the dry times. You can hang a new