CDR Pompe reaffirms its commitment to quality and reliability with the installation of a new paint booth, an investment designed to improve the protection, finish, and durability of the centrifugal pumps manufactured at the Bollate facility.
In the process industry, painting is a crucial step in the production chain—a fundamental protective barrier against corrosion and chemical aggression. Upgrading the painting system therefore means raising the standard of service to the client: from the selected materials to process traceability and the quality certification that distinguishes CDR (ISO 9001).
CDR pumps in particular are supplied in RAL 5021 or in another color specified by the customer. Thanks to specialized personnel, we can provide C4, C5, and CX coating cycles for the most aggressive and corrosive environments.
What is an Industrial Paint Booth?
A paint booth is a technologically controlled environment where coating application and subsequent drying/cure take place.
The system integrates regulated airflow, filtration stages, calibrated lighting, extraction devices, and often drying ovens. All these components ensure uniformity, repeatability, and compliance with application specifications on bases and metallic components.
For painting centrifugal pumps, the booth reduces finishing defects, minimizes the need for rework, and protects surfaces from contaminants that could compromise performance and long-term resistance.
Why CDR Decided to Upgrade Its Paint Booth
CDR’s decision to update the paint booth addresses three strategic needs:
- increasing production capacity
- improving surface quality
- enhancing operator safety and comfort
The upgrade is not only technological but also operational, ensuring shorter cycle times without compromising coating durability.
This enables our company to handle larger orders and deliver faster while maintaining certifications and quality-control procedures.
Advanced Filtration System and Higher Extraction Capacity
The new system integrates an enhanced filtration stage that reduces the presence of particles and paint mist inside the booth. High-efficiency filters, properly sized to the airflow, limit contaminant fallout on the painted surface, while increased extraction speed prevents turbulence and promotes a more uniform, inclusion-free film.
The result is significantly improved coating quality and a healthier environment for operators.
Thermal Control of the Paint Booth: 70–80°C Oven and Reduced Cycle Times
The booth now features advanced thermal control enabling oven temperatures of 70–80°C during drying/curing phases (depending on the coating used).
Stable temperature control optimizes film polymerization, reduces waiting times, and compresses the production cycle without affecting the mechanical and chemical properties of the coating.
In practice, oven management directly increases daily productivity.
Enhanced Lighting for Uniform Finishes
Lighting in a paint booth is often underestimated: the upgrade includes new lighting fixtures and a layout that ensures even illumination while reducing shadows or hot spots.
Better visibility allows operators to evaluate application in real time, correct defects, and achieve a uniform aesthetic and functional finish on all pump surfaces. Lighting uniformity is crucial for visual quality control and complete protection of the centrifugal pump.
Process Monitoring and Control System
The new paint booth is equipped with a monitoring system that records critical parameters such as airflow, pressure, oven temperature, filter status, and cycle times.
This level of control ensures each batch meets the project specifications and makes all operations traceable—an essential requirement for customers who demand documentation and process compliance.
Repeatability and traceability are integral to CDR’s quality approach at every level.
Production Impact: +40% Pumps Painted per Day
In the first weeks of operation, CDR has already observed increased capacity: the new booth allows about 40% more pumps to be painted per day compared to the previous setup, thanks to enhanced extraction, faster oven cycles, and fewer reworks.
The advantage for the customer includes shorter delivery times, greater flexibility in order mix, and more stable production costs.
A Painting Service That Is Part of CDR’s Value
The new paint booth becomes an integrated element of CDR Pompe’s offering, enhancing product quality, operator safety, and the company’s commercial responsiveness toward customers and partners.
For those seeking a centrifugal pump supplier with certified processes, full traceability, and comprehensive service — from design and testing to after-sales support and predictive maintenance — this upgrade demonstrates how CDR continues to invest in maintaining reliability and market competitiveness.
Contact us to learn more about our services, our history, and our solutions for pumping industrial and corrosive fluids.