In 2013, LLC “AZ MDF Ltd” approached TWEKO to ensure the quality application and drying of lacquer coating on furniture products. The TWEKO team designed and installed a painting and drying complex, consisting of a painting chamber and a drying chamber, each measuring 5×4×2.4 m, with the project completed in March 2013.
About the Client
LLC “AZ MDF Ltd” is a manufacturing company in Azerbaijan, located in Baku, specializing in the production of MDF (medium-density fiberboard) panels, particularly for the furniture industry. The company is known on the market for products sized 2440 mm × 1220 mm with thicknesses ranging from 8 to 18 mm, requiring high-quality surface coating.
Project Task
The goal was to ensure the process of applying and drying lacquer coating on furniture products. Key requirements included:
- Creating conditions for high-quality coating application in the painting chamber.
- Efficient drying of products in the drying chamber with consideration for energy resource savings.
- Adapting the complex to the company’s production needs.
Solution from TWEKO
TWEKO developed a painting and drying complex, consisting of a painting chamber and a drying chamber, integrated into a single cabin:
- Painting and Drying Complex. Each chamber has internal dimensions of 5×4×2.4 m. The complex is equipped with three gates: an entrance to the painting zone, a transition between zones, and an exit from the drying chamber. The gates are designed as double-leaf swing gates (2’000×2’000 mm) with inspection windows for entry/exit and sliding gates for the transition. The overall cabin, made of sandwich panels with basalt filler (50 mm thick), measures 9’500×4’500×2’200 mm, with the painting zone at 3’200×4’500×2’200 mm and the drying chamber at 6’250×4’000×2’000 mm. Air heating is powered by diesel fuel.
- Thermoventilation System. Thermoventilation cabinets (TVC) are located above the drying chamber, requiring a mounting platform with support trusses. The TVC for the painting chamber provides air supply, with exhaust handled by an extraction cabinet with a hydro screen (measuring 2’350×500×2’000 mm, positioned to the left of the entrance). The drying chamber operates with recirculation modes and partial air renewal (up to 20%) for fire safety, saving energy resources.
- Control Panel. The electronic control panel with automation systems includes pressure and temperature sensors, switches, a time counter, mode buttons (painting, drying, stop), time relays, and temperature regulators to control the process.
The complex is designed for installation on a pre-prepared foundation, with plans provided by the client.
Implementation Process
The request from LLC “AZ MDF Ltd” was received in 2013, reflecting the company’s need for a modern solution for applying and drying lacquer coating on furniture products. TWEKO began with a detailed analysis of the company’s production needs, considering the specifics of MDF panel manufacturing and surface treatment requirements. Based on this analysis, a custom painting and drying complex with ventilation was designed, comprising a painting chamber and a drying chamber, each with internal dimensions of 5×4×2.4 m. Special attention was given to adapting the ventilation systems, including a hydro screen extraction cabinet (measuring 2’350×500×2’000 mm) for efficient air exhaust in the painting zone, and recirculation modes in the drying chamber with partial air renewal (up to 20%) to save energy resources. Air heating was implemented using diesel fuel, aligning with the client’s technical capabilities. The complex, integrated into a single cabin measuring 9’500×4’500×2’200 mm with three gates (swing gates 2’000×2’000 mm for entry/exit and sliding gates for transition), was constructed using sandwich panels with basalt filler (50 mm thick). Thermoventilation cabinets (TVC) were installed above the drying chamber, supported by a mounting platform with trusses. The project was completed in March 2013, ensuring timely commissioning and compliance with the stated production requirements.
Results for the Client
- High-quality application and drying of lacquer coating on furniture products in chambers measuring 5×4×2.4 m.
- Energy resource savings due to air recirculation in the drying chamber.
- Reliable operation of the complex thanks to its adaptation to production specifics.
Client Feedback
Representative of LLC 'AZ MDF Ltd'
Conclusion
The project for LLC “AZ MDF Ltd” was successfully completed in March 2013, demonstrating TWEKO’s ability to create painting and drying complexes tailored to the needs of the furniture industry.
