Many factors determine the quality of a finish. Paint booth lights are among the most important, yet many facilities overlook lighting. Better lighting leads to superior visibility, helping to produce a better finish. Bright paint booth lights also reassure customers and give your facility a professional look.
Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) understands the importance of paint booth lights. Our booths exceed industry standards for luminosity, and our extensive distribution network ensures consistent access to replacement lamps. We can also help you upgrade older equipment to energy-efficient LED lamps regardless of the original manufacturer.
T8 LED Lamps from GFS offer up to 40 percent energy savings compared to traditional fluorescent 32W T8 systems. They also last longer, with a lifespan of up to 50,000 hours, and never flicker or buzz. GFS T8 LED Lamps emit virtually no ultraviolet or infrared light and are glass-free for a safer painting environment.
GFS offers a full line of LED, fluorescent, incandescent and explosion-proof lighting fixtures. Request a quote today to discuss your facility’s needs with a knowledgeable local distributor.
GFS products are designed and manufactured to meet the applicable requirements of various industry-recognized codes and standards.
Please be aware that local requirements may vary from national codes. GFS recommends consulting with your local authority before purchasing paint booths or other finishing equipment.
GFS engineers regularly contribute to the advancement of codes and standards that affect the industries that we work in. Several of our engineers serve on various NFPA Technical Committees responsible for key finishing industry standards.
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Proper lighting ensures code compliance, maintains worker safety and limits costly reworks. Reworks are often among an automotive body shop’s biggest expenses, adding labor and increasing turnover times. Proper paint booth lighting also helps technicians spot imperfections in paint jobs, promoting superior finishes.
GFS encourages facilities to upgrade to LED paint booth lights. LED lamps don’t require as much maintenance as fluorescent bulbs, last longer and consume much less electricity. LED paint booth lights aren’t as blinding, helping workers better see what they’re doing. Most importantly, LED lights are safer because they don’t present a fire hazard when exposed to paint and solvents.
New GFS paint booths come with LED lighting as a standard feature, and retrofitting older booths with LED paint booth lights is as easy as swapping out the tubes. They share electronics, so your equipment will still be ETL-listed after the change. If you have finishing equipment from another manufacturer, GFS can help you upgrade to LED lighting.
The finishing industry’s standard measurement of luminosity is the foot-candle. One foot-candle is equivalent to the light given off by a wax candle in a specific direction. The industry standard is 100 to 150 foot-candles at a height of 3 feet, though many facilities want more light to ensure optimal working conditions. Some industries instead measure brightness in lux, with one lux equivalent to 0.09 foot-candles.
GFS performs lighting analyses to determine the quantity and placement of light fixtures for optimal brightness. Dual ballasts provide full light when needed, while reducing it for other tasks. Depending on your setup, light reflectors may also be used to provide additional brightness in your booth.
Yes, all paint booths should have explosion-proof light fixtures certified for their specific hazardous environment. GFS lighting fixtures are approved for Class I, Division 2 environments, as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
OSHA requires paint booth lights to be located outside the spray booth. Illumination enters through transparent panels. Additionally, light fixtures must be rated for their environment. OSHA isn’t the only organization writing safety codes, so be sure to familiarize yourself with local regulations in your area.
GFS has more than 50 years of experience manufacturing spray booths and other finishing equipment. We understand the unique lighting challenges faced in fields such as automotive refinishing, industrial manufacturing, construction, woodworking and aviation. We routinely leverage our expertise to help facilities achieve the best possible lighting.
GFS also has an extensive distribution network that covers all of North America. Most replacement parts are in stock and ready for immediate shipping, ensuring your equipment isn’t down for extended periods.
If you aren’t sure what level of lighting you need, our design and engineering team can help. Our engineers use advanced software to simulate booth conditions, so we’ll find the right luminosity for your equipment. We can even custom-design a lighting system around your unique needs.
If you need help replacing and maintaining your paint booth lights, take advantage of our service and preventative maintenance program. GFS technicians visit your site quarterly or annually, and thoroughly inspect all booth components, including lighting. We’ll replace them as necessary to keep your equipment in excellent working order. If you change your lights yourself, our technical support team is available to answer any questions you may have about the process.
GFS provides personalized support for new finishing systems, as well as upgrades to existing equipment. You can get started by requesting an automotive refinishing, industrial product or parts and filters quote today, and we’ll connect you with a local distributor who can answer any questions you may have. Or contact us to discuss your paint booth lighting options. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
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