Standard Automotive Preparation Station with PVC Curtains & Downdraft Extraction

Standard Automotive Preparation Station with PVC Curtains & Downdraft Extraction

Overview

The CoatTech Standard Prep Station is the economical solution for body shop sanding and polishing. Featuring heavy-duty PVC curtains on three sides and a solid rear plenum, it isolates dust without the cost of a full metal enclosure. The 300mm raised metal basement ensures effective downdraft suction, pulling heavy sanding dust away from the operator.

Core Features

• Easy Access: Soft PVC manual sliding curtains allow for rapid vehicle entry and exit from the front or sides.

• Dust Control: 15,000 m³/h airflow capacity powered by dual 4kW centrifugal fans ensures continuous air turnover.

• Downdraft Basement: Includes a galvanized steel basement (300mm high) with 2 rows of checker plates and 3 rows of floor grids.

• Bright Workspace: Equipped with 32 units of 18W LED tubes in explosion-proof housings for shadowless illumination.

Technical Specification Sheet

Detailed Product Description
 

Optimized Workflow for Body Shops The CT-PREP-200 is the workhorse of the body shop. By performing sanding, masking, and priming in this dedicated station, you prevent dust contamination in your main spray booth. This dramatically improves the quality of your final topcoat.

Airflow Design (Semi-Downdraft) Air is drawn from the workshop through the top plenum filters (cleaning the air), moves downwards over the vehicle to capture sanding dust and primer overspray, and is exhausted through the rear wall or floor pit. This ensures the technician breathes clean air.

PVC Curtain Enclosure Unlike a fixed booth, the Prep Station uses sliding PVC curtains.

• Convenience: Easily slide curtains open to move cars in and out quickly.

• Visibility: Transparent windows allow the manager to monitor work progress.

• Durability: Resistant to solvents and wear.

Energy Saving Strategy Don't turn on your 15kW Paint Booth just to spray a bumper with primer. Use the Prep Station (5.5kW) instead. It creates a cleaner environment than the open shop floor but costs a fraction of the price to operate.

Q: Can I spray the final topcoat (Color/Clear) in this Prep Station? A: Technically yes, but we do not recommend it for high-quality finishes. The Prep Station is not a sealed environment like a Spray Booth, so there is a higher risk of dust. It is best used for Primer and Putty.

Q: Does it need a metal base (basement)? A: No. The most popular model is the "Rear Draft" version. It sits on your existing flat concrete floor and sucks air out through a filter box on the back wall. This saves money on ramps and steel bases.

Q: Can you make a station for 3 cars at once? A: Yes, we can connect multiple units together (side-by-side) to create a multi-bay sanding line.

Q: Is the fan unit noisy? A: We use a dynamic balanced centrifugal fan with a belt drive, which keeps noise levels below 75dB.