Here at Pony we offer two types of paint booths, semi-downdraft and full downdraft. But what exactly is a semi-downdraft paint booth, and what are the differences between the two types of paint booth?

Semi-Downdraft painting booths are booths with special ventilation systems used in painting processes.

In SMD Paint Booths, air enters from the top of the booth and falls towards the vehicle in the painting area. Air is absorbed and discharged through filters at the bottom of the booth.

Unlike completely downdraft booths, these booths can receive air not only from the bottom of the booth but also from the sides. This creates a kind of air flow cycle inside the booth and ensures that paint particles in the environment are efficiently discharged.

1- Filtration System:

Semi-Downdraft booths usually have a 3 types of filtration system. The purpose of this system is to clean the dirty air released during different painting processes.
It usually consists of the following types:
Pre-Filters: Holds large particles.
HEPA Filters: Cleans very fine particles, even harmful substances in the air.
Activated Carbon Filters: Cleans volatile organic compounds (VOC) and bad odors.

2- Efficient Painting Area:

The design of semi-downdraft booths is optimised to increase the efficiency of the painting process. Uniform airflow provides more homogeneous painting results and ensures that the paint is evenly distributed on the surface.

3- Energy Efficiency:

Semi-downdraft booths can be more energy efficient than full downdraft systems. Because the full ventilation power provided by a full downdraft system is not needed. Instead, the airflow can be controlled and optimised.