GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS
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TRUCK REFINISH
Product Catalog
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GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS
GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS
THE WORLD LEADER IN PAINT BOOTH TECHNOLOGY
With over 130 years of history, Global Finishing
Solutions' (GFS) beginnings go back further than any
other manufacturer of paint booth environments. GFS'
success comes from the merging of North America's
most significant finishing equipment manufacturers,
including Binks, DeVilbiss and JBI.
Privately owned by the Curran Group, GFS is in a
position of great strength and continually invests in
expanding our capabilities.
A FULL-SERVICE MANUFACTURER
All of GFS' products are fully designed and manufactured in our Osseo, Wisconsin facility. With more than 200,000 square feet of
manufacturing space and state-of-the-art equipment, GFS has the capacity and talent to build our booths from scratch. Virtually every
part of our product line is built in our shop, including the cabins, control panels, ductwork, lights and hinges.
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FROM 9 SQ. FT. TO 170,000 SQ. FT –
GFS DOES IT ALL!
GFS designs paint booths of all sizes— from small bench booths
to massive aviation spray booths. The strength and quality of
GFS products comes from precision structural engineering and
continual product development.
INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS
IMPROVEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ULTRA AUTO TRUCK PRO BOOTHS......................... 4 - 5
HERITAGE BOOTHS................................................... 6 - 7
SELECT BOOTHS........................................................ 8 - 9
PREP ENVIRONMENTS.................................................. 10
Our in-house design and engineering team consists of electrical
engineers, software developers, structural engineers, airflow
specialists, code compliance specialists and systems designers.
This experienced team provides pre-contract, mechanical,
electrical, AutoCAD, PLC and programming functions on
custom and standard equipment orders. GFS staffs professional
engineers, with the
resources to provide
stamped drawing in all 50
U.S. states and Canada.
PAINT MIX ROOMS........................................................ 11
GFS is continually
improving our standard
products, and working
to develop new and
innovative products to meet the changing needs of our
customers. A dedicated research and development area allows
our engineers to build and test the latest technologies for the
paint finishing industry.
CONSTRUCTION........................................................... 17
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES.................................... 12 - 13
BOOTH HEATERS................................................... 14 - 15
CONTROL PANELS........................................................ 16
AIRFLOW OPTIONS....................................................... 18
FAQs............................................................................... 19
New advanced software allows us to simulate booth airflow
performance. We can provide customers with a preview of how
well the booth will perform.
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ULTRA AUTO TRUCK PRO BOOTH
PREMIUM BOOTH - DOWNDRAFT DUAL-SKIN
Pressurized
GFS’ top-of-the-line truck refinish booth, the Ultra Auto Truck Pro (ATP) delivers high-quality finishes and unequaled contamination
control. This premium booth features GFS’ exclusive controlled airflow ceiling, downdraft airflow, dual-skin construction and shadowfree lighting. The Ultra ATP is designed to accommodate commercial vehicles, trucks and larger vans, as well as smaller vehicles. Internal
Dimensions
External
Dimensions
6-Tube
Light Fixtures
Width x Height x Length
Width x Height x Length
Ceiling
Sidewall
14' x 12' x 27'
14'5" x 14' x 27' 5"
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14' x 12' x 30'
14'5" x 14' x 30' 5"
14' x 12' x 33'
14' x 12' x 36'
Single-Row
Pit Length
Heat
System
Control
Panel
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24'
Ultra
Logic 3
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6
27'
Ultra
Logic 3
14'5" x 14' x 33' 5"
10
8
30'
High Capacity
Insight
14'5" x 14' x 36' 5"
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8
33'
High Capacity
Insight
Other size configurations available. Contact your GFS Representative for details.
Standard Features:
• Full downdraft airflow for spray and cure
• Solid back configuration
• White pre-coated galvanized steel
• Dual-skin insulated panel construction
• Controlled airflow ceiling
• One personnel access door with observation window
• Floor track leveling
• Four wing entry door with observation windows
Booth Options:
• Drive-thru configuration
• Two- and three-row pit upgrades
• Booth basement
• AdvanceCure accelerated airflow system
• Additional 6-tube sidewall light fixtures
• 6-tube Corner light fixtures
• Logic 4 control panel (Ultra Heater)
• ECO package
Quality Hardware
Heavy-duty handles
and latches stay
latched, keeping
booth safely secured.
Durable hollow
rubber seals
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Product Entrance Doors
Constructed of white precoated,
20-gauge sheet steel on a 16-gauge
frame. 4-wing door includes tempered
glass windows.
Door dimenstions: 10' 8" w x 11' 8" h
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Panel Design
Pre-painted (white inside and out)
dual-skin, insulated panels assembled
using H-Channel construction. Allowing
panels to be connected without using
nuts or bolts.
Secondary
Airflow Zones
Inside Access Light Fixtures
6-tube, T-8 fixture that includes
color-corrected light tubes. ETL
and ETL-C listed.
Personnel Access Doors
Constructed of white precoated,
20-gauge galvanized steel and an
internal frame in sturdy profiles made
of galvanized plate. The dual-skin,
side-access doors include a large
observation window.
Main
Airflow Zone
Secondary
Airflow Zones
GFS-Exclusive Patented Design
A key feature of GFS' premium spray booths are
the Controlled Airflow (CAF) ceiling. This patented,
exclusive ceiling design was engineered to
maximize the effectiveness of downdraft airflow
models.
The main airflow zone creates a protective
envelope of air around the vehicle, while secondary
airflow zones prevent overspray from collecting
on the booth walls, and keep contaminants away
from the paint job. In between these airflow zones
are strategically placed ceiling lights. These colorcorrected lights are located directly above the
sides of the car for optimal illumination.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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HERITAGE BOOTH
STANDARD BOOTH - SINGLE-SKIN
Pressurized & Non-Pressurized
GFS' Heritage series of paint booths are ideal solutions for shops looking to purchase an economical, energy-efficient paint booth
suitable for all types of truck and large equipment refinish operations. Heritage paint booths are available in virtually unlimited sizes and
in multiple airflow designs to suit the needs to any shop.
Multiple configurations are available, contact your GFS Representative for details.
Standard Features:
• Downdraft, Side Downdraft, Semi-Downdraft or
Crossdraft airflow
Crossdraft Booth
• Heavy-duty, single-skin galvanized steel panels
• Solid back configurations
• One personnel access door with observation window
• Single row exhaust pit (Downdraft booths)
• Exhaust yoke (Crossdraft and Semi Downdraft booths)
• Insight control panel
• 4-tube light fixtures
Booth Options:
• White pre-coated galvanized steel
• High capacity direct fired heater
• Cure package
• 6-tube light upgrade
• Additional sidewall lights
• Personnel lifts
• Drive-thru configuration
• Roll-up doors
• Split cabin
Quality Hardware
Heavy-duty handles
ensure years of
reliable service and
ease of use.
Product Entrance Doors
Constructed of single-skin, 18-gauge
sheet steel and a 2” tube frame for
sturdiness and durability. Door wings
are connected with heavy-duty, longlasting performance hinges.
Optional pre-coated white product door shown.
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Inside Access Light Fixtures
4-tube, T-8 fixture that include color-corrected
light tubes. ETL and ETL-C listed.
Downdraft Booth
Personnel
Access Doors
Side Downdraft Booth
Galvanized sheet steel
construction with a
clear tempered glass
observation window.
Semi-Downdraft Booth
Panel Design
Galvanized single-skin panels are pre-punched on 6" centers
and companion flanged for easy nut-and-bolt assembly. Optional
white pre-coated galvanized steel panels are available.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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SELECT BOOTHS
ECONOMY BOOTH - SINGLE-SKIN
Pressurized & Non-Pressurized
GFS’ Select line of paint booths feature energy-efficient components and modular designs to suit multiple types of vehicles or large
equipment. Quality construction, durable hardware, and reliable performance makes the Select line of paint booths an excellent choice
for shops in need of an affordable all-in-one paint environment.
Internal
Dimensions
Airflow
Downdraft
Side Downdraft
Semi-Downdraft
Crossdraft
External
Dimensions
4-Tube
Lights
Exhaust
Non-Pressurized
14' w x 9' h x 26' l
14' 4" w x 9' 2" h x 26' 4" l
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21' 4" single row pit
Pressurized
14' w x 9' h x 26' l
14' 4" w x 11' 4" h x 26' 4" l
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21' 4" single row pit
Non-Pressurized
14' w x 9' h x 26' l
16' 8" w x 9' 2" h x 26' 4" l
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Side exhaust
Pressurized
14' w x 9' h x 26' l
16' 8" w x 11' 4" h x 26' 4" l
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Side exhaust
Non-Pressurized
14' w x 9' h x 26' l
14' 4" w x 10' 2" h x 26' 4" l
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Exhaust yoke
Pressurized
14' w x 9' h x 26' l
14' 4" w x 11' 4" h x 26' 4" l
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Exhaust yoke
Non-Pressurized
14' w x 9' h x 26' l
14' 4" w x 10' 2" h x 26' 4" l
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Exhaust yoke
Pressurized
14' w x 9' h x 26' l
14' 4" w x 10' 2" h x 26' 4" l
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Exhaust yoke
Standard Features:
• Heavy duty, single-skin galvanized steel panels
• One personnel access door
• Tube axial exhaust fan(s) with EPACT motor
Booth Options:
• White pre-coated galvanized steel
• Drive-thru configuration
• Observation window for personnel access door
• Select heater
• AXIOM control panel
• Ductwork package for 20 ft. roof height
Quality Hardware
Product Entrance Doors
Heavy-duty handles
ensure years of
reliable service and
ease of use.
Constructed of single-skin, 18-gauge
sheet steel. Door wings are connected
with heavy-duty, long-lasting
performance hinges.
Door dimensions: 10' w x 9' h
Optional pre-coated white product door shown.
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Inside Access Light Fixtures
4-tube, T-8 fixture that include
color-corrected light tubes.
ETL and ETL-C listed.
Personnel Access Door
Galvanized sheet steel construction.
Optional clear tempered glass
observation window shown.
Downdraft Booth
Semi Downdraft Model
Side-Downdraft Booth
Crossdraft Booth
Panel Design
Single-skin panels are pre-punched
on 6" centers and companion flanged
for easy nut-and-bolt assembly.
Optional white pre-coated galvanized
steel panels are available.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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PREP ENVIRONMENT
EXCEL WORKSTATION
Designed to meet the requirements of EPA's 6H Paint Rule (40CFR63 Subpart HHHHHH), GFS' EXCEL WORKSTATION provides a
controlled, all-in-one work environment for sanding, priming and limited painting (amount of material sprayed shall not exceed one
gallon in an 8-hour period).
Constructed of standard panel sizes, the EXCEL WORKSTATION is available in multiple length, width and height options to suit any
shop layout. Structure can be freestanding, with structural steel supports, or suspended from your shop ceiling.
Multiple configurations are available, contact your GFS Representative for details.
Standard Features:
• Semi-downdraft airflow
• Single or dual overhead filtered plenum design
• White pre-coated galvanized steel
• 9 inch double width, double inlet, foward intake fan
• Column supported or suspended from shop ceiling
• Solid back configuration
• Heavy-duty, non-combustible curtain walls
• Basic control panel for lights & fan
• 4-tube ceiling light fixtures
Options:
• 6-tube ceiling light fixture
• Sidewall panels
• Exhaust ductwork
• Drive-thru configuration
• Weldview curtains
• Air make-up unit
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PAINT MIX ROOMS
Paint Mix Rooms are engineered for two distinct purposes: to control contamination, and to remove harmful fumes during the mixing
process. A 4-inch, integrated spill containment means no need for an additional curb, while keeping possible spills contained to one
area. GFS' paint mix rooms are available in multiple configurations, and can be connected to paint booths for direct entry.
ULTRA MIX ROOMS
Standard Features:
• 4" spill containment
• White pre-coated galvanized steel
• Dual-skin insulated panel construction
• 4-tube ceiling light fixtures
• Personnel door with observation window
• Pressurizing blower with 1/2 hp motor (120V, 1-phase)
• Exhaust blower with 1/2 hp motor (120V, 1-phase)
• Exhaust stack kit
• Control panel for lights and fan
Mix Room Options:
MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS
• Close-off panel (connects mix room to booth)
• Freestanding Mix Rooms: Four-wall, stand-alone rooms
available in a variety of standard configurations
• Three-sided Mix Rooms: Enable you to connect your mix
room(s) to paint booth for direct entry
• Intermediate Mix Rooms: Connect between two booths to
create an effective, contaminant-free mix environment
• Observation window panel
• Basement
• Additional access door
• Mix room heater
SELECT MIX ROOMS
Standard Features:
• 4" spill containment
• Galvanized or white pre-coated steel panels
• Single-skin construction
• 4-tube ceiling light fixtures
• Personnel door with observation window
• 1/2 hp TEFC exhaust motor
Mix Room Options:
• Close-off panel (connects
mix room to booth)
• Exhaust stack kit
• Control panel for lights
and fan
• Pressurizing kit
Freestanding Mix Rooms: Four-wall, stand-alone rooms
available in a variety of standard configurations
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
LIGHT REFLECTORS
PERSONNEL SAFETY LIFTS
Increase the luminosity of your
paint booth by 20% with this simple
upgrade. These reflectors can easily
be installed behind the tubes of your
light fixture.
Lifts increase productivity and
provide a safe working environment.
They conform with OSHA and NFPA
regulations.
Achieve the same level of luminosity
with fewer bulbs, save energy and
maintenance costs.
Only available for
4-tube light fixtures.
SPLIT CABIN
ROLL-UP DOORS
A split cabin enables the main cabin
of the paint booth to be divided, via
a bi-fold door or roll-up door, into two
separate spray environments. This
allows components from different
trucks to be sprayed simultaneously.
GRATE LIFT TOOL
Roll-up doors can be included as
an option instead of bi-fold product
doors, entry doors or exit doors, or in a
split cabin booth. All roll-up doors are
manufactured per GFS’ specifications.
Equipped with explosion proof motor
and controls.
DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS
Designed to assist you in raising
exhaust pit grates when filters need
replacing. Made from heavy-duty
metal this tool allows you to lift and
manover heavy grates without straining
your back or pinching your fingers in
between grates.
PARTS HANGER
This flexible parts hanging system enables
you to maximize the productivity of your
paint booth. Sturdy construction ensures
parts stay put, while the easily adjustable
racks make it a snap to position and spray
parts.
Double entry personnel doors with a
door sweep allow parts to be easily
rolled into the booth for small parts
painting. ROTATING BOOTH ACCESS TABLE
Available for Ultra ATP booths only.
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Easily access your premixed paint or other supplies
from inside the paint booth
by installing this rotating
table into the wall that
connects your paint booth
to your mix room. Your paint
and supplies stay out of the
way until needed.
PAINT BOOTH SOUND SYSTEM
Fill your paint booth with sound using Bluetooth connection! Professional grade audio equipment
housed in a durable steel casing for protection. Custom-made speaker enclosures have been
engineered for the harsh paint booth environment.
• Bluetooth receiver
• 2 speakers
• Amplifier
• Shelf with USB port for easy
battery charging
Compatible with:
(2) Polk Audio RCI
650 Speakers
ACCELERATED AIRFLOW SYSTEM
AdvanceCure
Developed to help body shops be more productive, more efficient, and more
profitable. GFS’ AdvanceCure system greatly reduces the amount of time
needed to cure or dry any type of coating, be it waterborne or solvent-based.
In order to achieve the fastest drying times possible, air must be disrupted
and dispersed. This disruption is accomplished by creating turbulent airflow
on the surface of the vehicle, which is what AdvanceCure does. It breaks up
the slow-moving boundary air and rapidly speeds up the drying process.
AdvanceCure interacts with the downdraft airflow in order to produce
controlled turbulent airflow on all the surfaces of the vehicle. This effectively
turns the paint booth in to a convection oven, and drastically reduces
drying times.
Features:
• Complete vehicle coverage on horizontal and vertical surfaces
• Standard and retrofit systems to fit any make and model of
paint booth
• Effective with all waterborne and solvent-based paint products
• Independently adjustable, aluminum alloy nozzles
• Integrated or remote blowers
• 1-hp motor with intake filter
• 3-tube light available on corner mounted unit only
• Unique control system:
- Available in 4, 6 and 8-unit
control systems
4-unit shown
The most popular way to create turbulent
airflow and can be placed virtually in any
spray booth, including inside prep stations.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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BOOTH HEATERS
HIGH-CAPACITY DIRECT-FIRE HEATER
GFS booth heaters are determined by cabin and airflow
Heater Features:
Options:
• Hinged service doors with flush-mount latches
• Recirculation bake cycle with insulated stand/mixing box
• Vertical or horizontal configurations
• Forece Dry
• 100% air replacement (spray only)
• Discharge and Intake dampers (external/internal)
• Insight control panel
• Weatherproof construction (outdoor applications)
• Automatic pressure control - damper
• Economy cycle
• Dual high limit switches
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Door interlock switch, 24v
• Mounting heater on booth roof to save on floor space.
• Duct package
SPACESAVER HEATER
GFS booth heaters are determined by cabin and airflow
Heater Features:
Options:
• Mounted on booth roof with low
clearance
• Direct-drive fan
• 90/10 cabin recirculation during
bake cycle
• Economy mode function
(requires additional VFD and
spray gun flow switch)
• Automatic pressure control
(Auto Balance)
• Dual high limit switches
• Door safety interlock switch, 24v
Designed for indoor use; sits on top of the paint booth
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• Prefiltration
• Axiom control panel
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• LOGIC 3 or LOGIC 4 control panel
• Dual VFD package
• ForceDry
ULTRA HEATER
GFS booth heaters are determined by cabin and airflow
• Logic 3 control panel
Heater Features:
• 15 HP intake & exhaust motor
Options:
• 1.5 MBTU direct-fire burner
• LOGIC 4 control panel
• Air-foil, reverse incline, direct-drive
centrigugal fan (Intake & Exhaust fan)
• Dual VFD package
• Auto pressure control
• Economy mode function (requires additional
VFD and spray gun flow switch)
• Pre and post filtration
• Filter monitoring
• Automatic pressure control (Auto Balance)
• Dual high limit switches
• Door safety interlock switch, 24v
• 34" round intake and exhaust duct for
15' ceiling
Designed for indoor use
BT HEATER
GFS booth heaters are determined by cabin and airflow
Options:
Heater Features:
• 10 HP intake & exhaust motor
• 15-hp motor upgrade
• 1.2 MBTU direct-fire burner
• 1.5 MBTU upgrade
• Air-foil, reverse incline, direct-drive
centrigugal fan (Intake fan only)
• LOGIC 3 or LOGIC 4 control panel
• Prefiltration
• Side- or rear-mounted
• Economy mode function (requires additional
VFD and spray gun flow switch)
• Automatic pressure control (Auto Balance)
• Filter monitoring
• Dual VFD package
• Dual high limit switches
• Door safety interlock switch, 24v
• Axiom control panel
Designed for indoor use
UNIQUE GFS HEATER FEATURES
Air-Foil, Reverse incline, Direct-Drive Centrifugal Fan
Maintain consistent airflow, even when
the filters load up, causing increased
resistance. Less expensive fans just can't
stand up to the pressure.
The aluminum non-sparking air foil design
delivers higher performance with less
horsepower, while consuming far less
energy. It requires much less maintenance
because there are no belts, pulleys or bearings to replace.
Direct-Fire Aluminum Burner
Spray Booth comes with a Direct Fire Burner, generating
faster cabin heat rise and better efficiency than indirect
heat exchangers. Made of rust-resistant aluminum for
reduced maintenance, longer life, and also has a high
turndown ratio.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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CONTROL PANELS
All GFS Truck and Large Equipment control panels are produced in-house in GFS' own state-of-the-art electrical facility. Instead of
purchasing off-the-shelf control panels and modifying them to fit an application, GFS designs and builds each panel to fit the unique
needs of each individual application.
INSIGHT
GFS Heritage booths come standard with the
INSIGHT control panel. A PLC-based,
UL-listed control system with an intuitive,
simplistic touch screen, the INSIGHT control
panel allows you to continually monitor all
systems for safety and function. Pop-up
displays indicate running information and faults,
while the Professor help function guides the
operator through fixing faults.
Features:
• NEMA type 12 industrial panel with door-mounted
disconnect switch
• 5.7" black & white or 10" color upgraded interface
• Digital displays for setting or indicating temperatures and
timings; changing operations; and fixing faults
• Professor help functions
• Optional push button control, remote access modem,
ethernet connectivity and end-of-cycle alarm
AXIOM
The AXIOM control panel is a simplified, easyto-use control system. The intuitive display
provides continuous updates of the system
control of operation and faults.
Features:
• 4-line text interface
• Spray, cure and flash cycles
• Auto pressure control
• Lighting controls
• 18 system faults/warning codes
• Optional controls for economy mode
LOGIC 3
Features:
Designed with everything you need to control
your booth, the LOGIC 3 control panel is an
impressive yet simple control system. For
Ultra, BT and SpaceSaver heaters only.
UPGRADE: The LOGIC 4 control panel includes all of the
features of the LOGIC 3 control panel, plus a 10” touch
screen, filter monitoring and AdvanceCure controls. • 6" monochrome interface
• Controls for AdvanceCure, SmartCure, SmartFlash, filter
monitoring and economy mode
• Ability to turn individual AdvanceCure blowers on and off
during flash and cure modes
• 3 SmartFlash profiles with 3 programmable segments
• 6 SmartCure profiles (3 water borne & 3 solvent), with 5
programmable sections each
• Self diagnostics to help you easily identify service issues
Smart Technology
Integrated into GFS’ LOGIC control panels, Smart Technology
takes the guesswork out of operating a paint booth. Automated
controls allow for reliable and predicable results, and significantly
reduce energy costs.
Smart Flash
• Decreases drying time between coat applications,
while maintaining booth temperature.
• Energy costs are reduced by up to 40% in flash mode by
recirculating 50% of the airflow.
Smart Cure
• Reduces air temperature once the metal temperature
reaches its desired temperature.
• Energy costs are reduced by up to 25% in cure mode.
ECO PACKAGE
GFS’ ECO Package reduces energy consumption and operating costs. A spray gun flow switch triggers
the VFD to speed up or slow down the fan motor. When the spray gun is placed on the hanger, the fan
slows to half speed. When the spray gun is taken off of the hanger, the fan returns to full speed. The ECO
Package includes intake and exhaust VFDs, Economy Mode and ECO booth decals.
Economy Mode
Economy Mode is an energy-saving control panel feature
that can save you up to 60% in electricity and 75% in fuel*.
The control panel will automatically switch to economy mode
when the operator has stopped spraying, reducing the overall
airflow by up to 50% and maintaining the same temperature.
* When compared to the same booth running at full capacity for the same
period of time.
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VFDs
Two variable frequency drives
(VFDs) accelerate airflow during
flash-off cycles, providing energysaving smooth motor starts, and
facilitate the operation of the booth
in economy mode.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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CONSTRUCTION
SOLID, LONG-LASTING CONSTRUCTION
A paint booth is only as good as the materials used to create it. As leader in the industry, GFS is constantly on the cutting edge of
refinish coating technology.
Ultra Auto Truck Pro Wall Panel Design
Designed to reduce the total number of joints and seams in the booth, vertical wall panels create a stronger and longer-lasting cabin.
Fewer seams also mean smoother walls, which are less likely to collect dirt and are easier to clean.
PVC Protection
White Finish Coat
Primer
Pre-Treatment
G-40 Galvanizing
For superior long life and durability, wall panels are produced
using rust-resistant G-40 galvanized sheet steel that is primed
and coated on both sides with a baked-on polyester topcoat.
Panels also have removable PVC protective plastic sheeting,
designed to protect panels while booth is being erected. The
industry standard is a non-galvanized, cold-rolled steel panel that
is painted white.
Steel
Dual-Skin Panels
GFS' pre-coated, dual-skin insulated panels provide a smooth fit
and finish with no exposed wires or cables. Insulated panels cut
down on noise and reduce ambient heat outside of the booth,
while keeping heated air inside the cabin.
H-Channel Construction
The unique H-Channel construction allows for easy booth setup.
6" galvanized steel H-Channel columns connect to booth wall
panels without nuts and bolts. Panels come together with a
virtually airtight seal. This leak-proof seal reduces the potential
for contamination, resulting in a cleaner booth and reduced
maintenance.
Single-Skin Panels
Single-skin panels utilize laminate steel design for superior
structural rigidity. Vertical and horizontal C-channel stiffeners
combined with nut-and-bolt construction provide unmatched
strength. Panels have exterior flanges that provide a smooth
interior surface. Optional I-beam construction is available.
Pre-Coated White Panels
Standard Galvanized Panels
CODE COMPLIANCE
A crucial part of the purchasing and installation process of a spray booth is ensuring that your installation meets all of the safety and
legal requirements that apply to your city, state and country. GFS makes sure that our products meet and/or exceed all the applicable
codes related to the equipment. These include:
• International Building Code (IBC)
• International Fire Code (IFC)
• National Emissions Standard for
Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
Subpart HHHHHH
• NFPA 33: Standard for Spray
Application using Flammable or
Combustible Materials
• NFPA 70: National Electrical Code
• NFPA 86: Standard for Ovens and
Furnaces
• NFPA 91: Standard for Exhaust Systems
for Air Conveying of Materials
• NFPA 101: Life Safety Code
• OSHA Safety and Health Standards
(29 CFR 1910.107)
GFS staff regularly follows and contributes to the advancement of these standards. Currently, one of our engineers serves on the NFPA
Technical Committee on Finishing Processes.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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AIRFLOW OPTIONS
The airstream moving through the booth gathers the solids and transports them to the filtration medium. The force and direction of the
air, the efficiency of the filtration, and the characteristics of the coating equipment determine not only the overall efficiency of the coating
operation, but also the quality of the finish. GFS offers four airflow systems, illustrated below. The Semi-Downdraft airflow system is a
special order, please contact GFS for ordering details.
Semi-Downdraft
Downdraft
High-Performance Paint Booth
Generally accepted as the
best airflow style, downdraft
booths do an excellent job
of controlling overspray and
contamination.
Air flows vertically from the
ceiling intake plenum at the
top of the booth, over the
vehicle, and into the filtered
exhaust pit in the floor.
Economical Paint Environment
The semi-downdraft booth is a
hybrid, combining features of both
crossdraft and downdraft booths. Air
is introduced to the booth through
the ceiling in the first 25-30% of the
booth.
Then it's pulled across the working
chamber, over the vehicle and into
the filtered exhaust chamber at the
booth rear.
Semi-Downdraft airflow systems are special order, contact GFS for details.
Single-Row Pit Standard
Two-Row Pit Upgrade
Three-Row Pit Upgrade
Side Downdraft
Crossdraft
Downdraft airflow with no pit!
Side downdraft booths are an
economical solution for shops that
can't afford or aren't able to install
a pit. Air enters the booth through a
full-length ceiling plenum, and flows
downward over the vehicle.
Proven airflow design
When air reaches the floor, it
is pulled into floor-level filtered
exhaust plenums on each side of
the booth.
The simplest configuration,
crossdraft booths use an exhaust
fan to pull air in at one end of the
booth. Air may pass through a
filtered door, enter the working
chamber unfiltered, or be pushed
through a pressurized input
plenum.
Air flows parallel to the floor, across
the vehicle and into a filter bank at
the booth rear.
Variable Speed Unit
The air replacement unit is designed with a variable speed drive/motor and damper package to discharge either 140°F or 160°F air
for accelerated curing cycle. This design reduces airflow by 50% during the curing mode. This system always uses outside air during
the cure mode to ensure good clean air for the cure cycle. Also included is an auto-balance system with a variable frequency drive to
automatically adjust the airflow of the exhaust fan(s), to ensure proper booth balance during painting and curing modes.
Recirculating Airflow
20%
80%
During the cure cycle, once the air has passed through the working chamber, 20% of the air
20% is pulled through filters and back to the air replacement unit. There it is combined with 20%
fresh air, reheated and returned to the working chamber. The 20% air not returned to the air
replacement unit is filtered and exhausted directly into the atmosphere through ducting.
Automatic sensors and pressure monitors continually adjust to maintain the most consistent
working environment, the most efficient operation and lowest operating costs. The value of a
recirculating system lies in the preservation of resources: the working air is used over before
its heat is lost.
Force-Dry
Airflow
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Recirculating Feature (optional)
Force-Dry Feature (optional)
An economical approach to paint curing is to reduce airflow 50% during the curing mode,
referred to as Force-Dry. This system always uses outside air during the cure mode to
ensure good clean air for the cure cycle. This system also includes an auto balance system
with a variable frequency drive (VFD) to automatically adjust the airflow of the exhaust fans
to ensure proper booth balance.
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GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS
FAQS
Q.What should I expect from a new spray booth?
A. Filtration: Quality finishes require clean contaminate-free
air. This is accomplished by proper air filtration. Prior to air
entering the booth, GFS uses pre-filters to capture large
particles and debris, and high-efficiency intake filters to filter
out any remaining dirt and dust particles. The air is filtered
again before it is recirculated or exhausted from the booth.
Airflow: Proper airflow in
the booth is accomplished
by creating a flow of air
that envelops the vehicle
during booth operation.
This airflow, referred
to as laminar airflow, is
responsible for carrying
away paint overspray
during the refinish process,
and air movement during
paint curing.
Lighting: Another key element is bright, shadow-free lighting
throughout the booth. GFS utilizes T-8, color-corrected light
fixtures, in the proper quantity and correct location. This
creates an environment that allows for proper color match
and paint flow identification.
Q.What is a pressurized paint booth, and what
are the benefits of pressuring a booth?
A. The term pressurized refers to the amount of air inside the
booth vs. the amount of air outside the booth. When properly
balanced, the booth should be slightly positive, meaning that
the amount of air flowing into the booth is slightly greater than
the amount of air that is allowed to leave. The advantage is
that positive pressure keeps unwanted dirt and debris from
entering the booth. Any leaks in the seals or joints are going
out, not in, thus providing a cleaner paint environment.
Q.What is temperature rise? And why is it important?
A. Temperature rise is the discharge air temperature from the
unit, above the ambient outside air temperature. For example,
if a facility is located in an area where the winter low
temperature is -10° F and the desired booth temperature is
70° F, a unit with a 90° rise would provide 80° process air
with -10° F outside air.
The temperature rise is a very important factor when selecting
an air replacement unit. If you receive a quote that does
not show a temperature rise on the air replacement unit,
encourage your supplier to provide that information to you.
Q.What does GFS recommend for a cure
temperature?
A. When selecting an air replacement unit, it is recommended
that you attain the proper information to ensure the air
replacement unit can reach the desired curing temperature.
GFS also suggests contacting your paint distributor for the
recommended cure temperature for the paint you use.
Q.How long does it take for delivery after you
order the spray booth?
A. Once the payment method is
accepted, it normally takes
between 7-10 weeks for you
to receive your spray booth.
All GFS booths are made
to order. Your booth will
be built specifically to your
specifications.
Q.What if a standard booth needs modifications?
A. GFS understands that there will be instances where shop layout, vehicle size and other factors may require a spray booth to be
custom engineered. In these situations, GFS' staff of engineers and drafters will utilize modeling software to create a parametric
product model of the custom engineered booth. These programs also allow GFS to check fit, finish and function from a digital
prototype.
Bridge Plenum
Height - The height of the booth is determined by the overall
height of the largest object plus two feet clearance. Ample room
should be allowed for the finisher to spray the top and bottom of
the object.
Depth - Working depth should be sufficient for the object to be
within the enclosure plus 3 feet clearance at the rear
(from the filters).
Height
Width - To determine the necessary width, measure the width
of the largest object to be painted and add 5 feet to allow for
access to the sides of the object.
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