ENGINEERING CASE STUDY
Excavator Painting Line Modernization
Discover how SAFA and BESTIR collaborated to transform a manual painting process into a modern industrial finishing line, increasing production capacity, improving coating quality and reducing rework.
Before
VS
After
Customer:
Excavator Manufacturer
Industry:
Heavy Equipment
Scope:
Engineering Design, Layout Optimization, Installation & Commissioning
Partner:
SAFA + BESTIR
Key Results:
25% Higher Capacity
20% Less Rework
100% Water Recycling System
Improved Coating Quality
Project in Operation
See the Modernized Line in Action
Project Background
The customer manufactured excavator and backhoe components using an existing sand blasting line followed by manual painting. Although the production process was functional, increasing production demand, inconsistent coating quality and frequent rework created the need for a more efficient industrial finishing solution.
Working together with our international partner SAFA, BESTIR participated in the engineering, installation and commissioning of a new finishing line designed around the customer’s operational needs, available budget and future expansion plans.
Water Scarcity
Extremely limited water resources required a washing solution with minimal water consumption.
Budget Constraints
The customer required maximum performance while working within a limited investment budget.
Dust & Contamination
A dry environment and contaminated painting area resulted in poor finish quality and extensive rework.
Production Capacity
The existing manual process limited throughput and restricted future production growth.
Our Engineering Approach
Surface Preparation Optimization
Existing blasting equipment was retained while replacing sand media with reusable steel shot to improve surface quality without increasing project cost.
Manual Washing
System
A manual washing booth with a closed-loop water recycling system removed contaminants while minimizing fresh water consumption.
Wet-on-Wet Painting Process
Advanced coating technology eliminated intermediate curing, reducing energy consumption and simplifying production.
Lightweight Spray Equipment
Modern pressure-fed spray equipment improved operator comfort, coating consistency and material utilization.
Free Rail
Conveyor
A manually operated free-rail conveyor reduced operator effort while allowing future motorization when production expands.
Scalable System
Design
The complete solution was engineered with future capacity growth in mind without requiring immediate investment.
Results
30%
Higher Production Capacity
20%
Less Rework
30%
Lower Energy Consumption
70%
Cleaner Painting Environment
The modernization transformed the customer’s painting process from a labor-intensive manual operation into a cleaner, more productive industrial finishing line. Operators immediately noticed the improved working environment and significantly better coating quality during the commissioning phase.
Project Gallery
Explore key stages of the engineering solution, from surface preparation to the completed industrial finishing line.
Engineering Highlights
Water Recycling
Energy Saving
Wet-on-Wet Process
Expansion Read
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01
Engineering First
Every solution starts with understanding production constraints before selecting equipment.
02
Designed for Growth
Systems are engineered to support future production expansion without unnecessary investment.
03
Long-Term Partnership
Engineering support continues beyond installation through technical assistance and future upgrades.