Case

Air France Industries

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When Air France Industries approached us, we were presented with a challenge. The company wanted to build an aircraft facility for its planes.

The design called for 16 separate, insulated cabins for various functions. We earned their trust based on our reputation and innovations within the industry. Such a large installation also required a humidification system that was capable of getting the job done without adding heat to the airflow.

Good ventilation, optimal temperature, and humidity are crucial for surface preparation, curing time, and coating cohesion. Our experience in designing quality systems assisted in the innovative design for Air France Industries.

We approached DriSteem (a manufacturer of products for evaporative cooling and humidification), and together we aimed to solve the problem. Humidification is very important for the proper functioning of waterborne paint. Without sufficient humidity, waterborne paint cannot perform well, and this is fundamental in the aviation industry. In spray booths, preheating the incoming air causes a loss of humidity, making additional humidification necessary.

Together with DriSteem, we produced a design that includes five high-pressure pumping units. These stations deliver pressurized water to grilles in five separate handlers. Sprayers break the water into ultra-fine particles, thus humidifying the cabin. The sprayers utilize the heat provided by the gas-fired burners, which are necessary for evaporation.

The gas-fired burners are used to preheat the air entering the cabins. We can say that the installation was successful, and the facility is fully operational.