Greater Savings

For a typical 8'x10' wet spray booth, Pre-Baffle Systems can reduce annual operating costs by lowering sludge disposal, chemical usage, maintenance labor, and booth cleaning requirements.

That's up to a 70% reduction in operating costs - even after accounting for the cost of the Pre-Baffle Systems itself. 

1. Lower Sludge Disposal Costs

 Because the baffles capture approximately 80% of overspray before it reaches the water wall, significantly less paint settles into the water tank as sludge.

Breakdown:

• Fewer sludge clean-outs
• Lower hazardous waste disposal costs
• Reduced maintenance labor
• Cleaner water tanks

2. Reduced Chemical Usage

Less paint entering the water means your water treatment chemicals last longer and require less frequent replenishment.

Many of our customers experience chemical reductions of up to 80%, lowering one of the largest ongoing operating costs in a water wash booth.

Breakdown:

• Lower annual chemical costs
• Cleaner water systems
• Improved booth performance

3. Reduced Booth Cleaning & Maintenance

Paint overspray doesn't just end up in the water tank - it also accumulates throughout the booth. By capturing overspray before it enters the system, Pre-Baffle helps keep your booth cleaner. 

Breakdown:

• Less paint buildup
• Longer intervals between cleanings
• Reduced maintenance hours
• Increased production uptime

4. Extend Filter Life (Dry & Powder Booths)

We didn't forget about dry booths. For these booths, overspray loads filters quickly. Capturing overspray before it reaches the filtration system allows filters to remain cleaner longer.

Breakdown:

• Fewer filter replacements
• Lower filter costs
• Reduced maintenance labor
• Less booth downtime

 Pre-Baffle Systems are designed as a retrofit solution that can be installed on existing spray booths with minimal disruption.

Steel frames mount directly to the booth, allowing disposable U-shaped Pre-Baffles to be installed quickly.

Routine change-outs are equally simple, helping maintenance teams reduce downtime while keeping production moving.