Preparation Station for Painting & Coating Lines

Dated Sep 21th,2026  |   Sanding, masking, mixing and dry-prep zone with PVC strip curtain partition

Editorial summary  This release covers the preparation station supplied by CoatTech for workshops and coating facilities. The station uses overhead-track PVC strip curtains to separate sanding, masking, mixing and other dry-prep work from the paint area. The curtains are opened and closed in seconds, contain dust and overspray, and keep the main paint booth cleaner and more productive.

  01    What the picture shows

PVC strip curtain partition — several rows of grey PVC strip curtains hang from an overhead metal track, dividing the room into separate working zones

Coloured warning stripes — a red horizontal stripe across the curtain makes the doorway visible and warns staff of the opening

Overhead curtain track — the strips run on a ceiling-mounted track, so the opening is crossed quickly without a solid door

Structured workshop floor — floor tiles, white traffic lines and a drainage channel show a purpose-built industrial work area

Safety column marking — white structural columns have black-and-yellow warning stripes at the base, typical of a safety-managed paint shop

Bright, even lighting — rows of LED fixtures and clear wall surfaces give good visibility for inspection and hand work

  02    Key features

Dust and overspray separation — strip curtains contain sanding dust, filler particles and light overspray so they do not reach the spray booth

Fast access for trolleys — no door leaf to open — operators, paint dollies and parts pass through in one motion

Zoned preparation workflow — separate areas can be arranged for sanding, masking, mixing, curing prep and clean inspection

Durable PVC strips — flexible PVC resists paint, cleaners and daily traffic, and individual strips are simple to replace

Visible and safe — coloured stripes make the curtain edge easy to see, helping to prevent collisions

Air and energy control — strips slow air exchange between zones, supporting booth pressure and temperature control

Modular layout — track length, strip width, mounting method and number of zones are configured to the workshop

  03    Technical data

* Track length, strip thickness, floor finish and extraction method are selected during layout engineering to match the parts, process and workshop geometry.

  04    Why it matters in a coating line

Most coating defects start before the gun is picked up. Sanding dust, masking debris and mixed materials carried into the spray booth become contamination in the finish. A preparation station creates a dedicated upstream area for these tasks and uses PVC strip curtains to stop dust crossing the boundary. The paint booth then spends more time painting and less time being cleaned.

  05    Customer benefits

Cleaner paint finish — dust from sanding and prep stays in its own zone.

More booth capacity — the spray booth is used for painting rather than preparation work.

Safer movement — marked floors, warning stripes and visible curtain edges guide traffic.

Flexible layout — strip curtains and modular zones adapt as processes change.

Lower running cost — contained dust reduces filter loading and cleaning time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a preparation station in a paint shop?  A: A dedicated area for sanding, masking, mixing and dry prep, kept separate from the spray booth so dust and debris do not enter the painting zone.

Q: What do the PVC strip curtains do?  A: They form a flexible barrier that slows dust and air movement while letting people, trolleys and parts pass through quickly.

Q: Can the station be placed before a spray booth?  A: Yes. It is normally arranged upstream of the spray booth or curing room as the last clean prep point before painting.

Q: Is extraction included?  A: A local or downdraft extraction system can be added to the prep area, depending on the process and dust level.

Q: Does it work with a conveyor coating line?  A: Yes. The zoned layout and curtain partitions can be integrated with overhead or floor-rail conveyor lines.

Q: Can the layout be changed later?  A: The modular track and curtain system can be extended or rearranged as the workshop layout or process changes.

About CoatTech

CoatTech Intelligent Equipment (Guangzhou) CO., LTD designs, manufactures and installs spray booths, paint-booth man lifts, preparation stations, overhead and floor-rail conveyor coating lines, roller coating lines, smart painting lines, big-size and mobile container spray booths, retractable tents, paint mixing rooms, filtering equipment, filter consumables, high-speed doors and curtain partitions. Every project is handled from layout and engineering through fabrication, delivery, installation and after-sales service.

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