Metal Finishing
Every application is unique. AFT services the automotive and industrial finishing industries and is prepared with solutions for a single stage or a two-stage filter system specifically for all the major coating types for metal finishings.
| Coating Type | Overspray Characteristics | 2-Stage | Single Stage |
| Wash/Etch Primers | Fast drying, fine particles | 1st Stage —> GPF 2nd Stage —> CC400 Cuble | VA7 |
| Epoxy/Urethane Primers | Film forming, large particles | 1st Stage —> PPE 2nd Stage —> E75 Cube | PPE |
| Alkyds, Water Based & Bake Enamels | Slow drying, gummy, wet, larger particles | 1st Stage —> PPE 2nd Stage —> SE Paper Cube | PPE |
| Polyurethane – Low Solids | Powdery, fast drying, fine particles, Film forming/face-loading | 1st Stage —> FMP18 2nd Stage —> CC400 Cube | VA7 |
| Polyurethane – High Solids | Wet, film forming/face-loading | 1st Stage —> PPE 2nd Stage —> E75 Cube | PPE |
| Powder | Very fine, dry particles | 1st Stage —> GPF 2nd Stage —> PC Cube | GPF |
GPF Ultra
Ultra-high efficiency filter at a competitive cost. Polyester coated fiberglass for easy handling. High efficiency with all coatings including dry, dusty overspray. Can either stand alone or pre-filter. 1½” thick filter green/yellow. High paint holding capacity. 99.43% efficiency rating.
E28
E28 is a 3″ thick orange/white 100% fiberglass filter. Excellent stand-alone or pre-filter stage for all types of coatings. Highest efficiency available in 100% fiberglass construction. Lower pressure drop than competitive polyester and fiberglass products. Suitable replacement for all fiberglass, polyester, and paper filter products. Over 99% efficiency rating.
VA7
VA7 is a 3″ thick, green fiberglass filter with a polyester backing. It’s a perfect single-stage overspray collector for dry and dusty types of coatings. High removal efficiency and holding capacity.
PPE
The Purple Paint Extractor (PPE). Designed and engineered for automotive and industrial operations. Features a multi-layered system with a high efficiency resin backing. Cost effective alternative to the Paint Pocket®. 99.59% efficiency rating.
FMP18
Features a unique micro-filament fiber structure. Open weave design promotes depth loading. Contains 33% more fiber strands than standard fiberglass. 2.5” yellow colored filter. 99.07% efficiency rating.