ENGINEERING CASE STUDY
Excavator Painting Line Modernization
Discover how BESTIR and SAFA transformed an outdated manual painting process into a modern industrial finishing line, increasing production capacity, improving coating quality and significantly reducing rework.
Before
VS
After
Customer:
Excavator Manufacturer
Industry:
Heavy Equipment
Scope:
Engineering Design, Process Optimization, Installation & Commissioning
Partner:
SAFA + BESTIR
Key Results:
25% Higher Capacity
20% Less Rework
100% Water Recycling System
Improved Coating Quality
Watch the Production Line During Live Commissioning
See the Modernized Line in Action
Project Background
The customer was facing several engineering and production challenges…
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.
This project was developed as part of our Industrial Painting Lines solutions for heavy equipment manufacturers.
Water Scarcity
Extremely limited water resources required a fully recycled washing process.
Budget Constraints
The project had to deliver maximum improvement within a limited investment budget.
Dust & Contamination
Dry climate and sand blasting contamination reduced coating quality and increased rework.
Production Capacity
Production output needed to increase without major capital investment.
Our Engineering Approach
Surface Preparation Upgrade
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. Learn More
Wet-on-Wet Painting Process
Advanced coating technology eliminated intermediate curing, reducing energy consumption and simplifying production.
Pressure-Fed Spray System
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. Learn More
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%
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Lower Energy Consumption
70%
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Cleaner Working 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.
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
Selected photographs from engineering, installation, commissioning and production.
Engineering Highlights
Water Recycling
Energy Efficiency
Wet-on-Wet Process
Expansion Ready
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Why This Project Succeeded
01
Engineering First
Every solution starts with understanding production constraints before selecting equipment.
02
Designed for Future Expansion
Systems are engineered to support future production expansion without unnecessary investment.
03
Long-Term Engineering Partnership
Engineering support continues beyond installation through technical assistance and future upgrades.