Double-Bay Automotive Preparation Station (Side-by-Side Configuration)

Double-Bay Automotive Preparation Station (Side-by-Side Configuration)

Overview Maximize your floor space with the CoatTech Double-Bay Prep Station. This unit combines two working bays into a single wide structure with a shared central plenum or independent air systems. Ideal for high-volume collision centers needing to process multiple cars simultaneously.

Core Features

• Dual Capacity: Internal width expanded to 7.8m or custom width to accommodate two vehicles side-by-side.

• Independent Control: Each bay can be operated independently; run the fans in Bay 1 while Bay 2 is idle to save energy.

• Center Curtain: A sliding divider curtain separates the two bays to prevent dust cross-contamination.

• Double Power: Equipped with double the fan capacity and lighting groups to ensure no drop in performance.

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.