Nova Verta Prep Stations

Like all of our Nova Verta heated spray booth systems, Closed Top Open Front Style Systems and Limited Finishing Workstations use three different and distinct operating modes to maximize the energy efficiency of the complete painting process and save you time and money.

Complete Efficiency

Like all of our Nova Verta heated spray booth systems, Closed Top Open Front Style Systems and Limited Finishing Workstations use three different and distinct operating modes to maximize the energy efficiency of the complete painting process and save you time and money. Nova Verta is still one of the first among only a few manufactures that have a listing allowing re-circulation of the make up air system during preparation and cure cycles (re-circulation with direct fired heaters is not permitted per ANSI Standards or ETL on open type models). This will allow for a substantial amount of gas and electrical savings, since many of these systems are usually operated in re-circulation 60 to 75% of the time. The only time the system is required to be in 100% exhaust mode is during paint cycle. Re-circulation can save thousands of dollars and should carefully be evaluated before purchasing a prep station or paint booth. Another advantage to re-circulation is faster drying times.

Prep Cycle

The Prep Cycle, optimizes booth conditions while final prepping and cleaning is performed. While using a variable frequency drive and a make-up air unit with a stainless steel heat exchanger, the Nova Verta system warms air and safely re-circulates it through the Prep Station  without exposing the operator or other shop personnel to the dangers of carbon monoxide. No other Prep Station or Paint Booth provides a Prep Cycle that creates OSHA-mandated working conditions, heats the air, maintains air pressure, brings metal to the desired spray temperature, and generates monthly utility savings of 35% or more when compared to competitive systems in its class.

Spray Cycle

Once prep work is finished a single touch to the Operator Panel shifts the prep station operation to the Spray Cycle. At this stage, a free flowing stream of heated air is provided into the booths cabin, ideal booth pressure is automatically maintained without the use of a damper or operator intervention.

Cure Cycle

After the painting process is completed, another touch to the Operator Panel puts the prep station into the Cure/Bake Cycle. The Cure Cycle, like the Prep Cycle, effectively re-circulates air, minimizing electricity usage and gas consumption. Compared to other systems in its class, Nova Verta Prep Stations provide more airflow in the Cure Cycle, shortening cure times on conventional and waterborne paints.

Total Quality

In addition to three distinct operating modes which are tailored to reduce overall energy costs all of our Prep Stations feature the hallmarks of Nova Verta quality and craftsmanship.

Booth Construction

With vinyl-coated, galvanized, dual panel construction, two and half inches of insulation, tubular steel structural support, door hardware, sealing material, and nut and bolt assembly, Nova Verta Prep Stations are built to last.

Lighting

Class 1, Division 2 inside access fixtures with 4 or 6 tubes each (depending on model) there's a visible difference in the technicians'  environment. More fixtures can be added if desired. Whatever the booth size, all strategically-placed fixtures use a uniquely designed ballast and color corrective tubes to eliminate shadowing and interference with light output.

Pre-wired

Factory pre-wiring expedites the installation of Nova Verta Prep Stations. Color-coded and labeled wiring in Seal Tite conduit, and easy-to-read installation manuals minimize the need for electrical contractors and reduce set-up time and expense. Finger-safe control panel design with blown fuse indication ensures operator ease and safety.

Controller

Nova Verta Prep Stations use Rockwell Automation-Allen Bradley components, including Nema 4-X rated variable frequency drives (VFDs) and Class 1, Division 2 touch screens to provide user-friendly long term performance and energy efficiency. Depending on model configuration, automatic or manually controlled VFDs provide optimum airflow for the ultimate in refinish capabilities. VFDs eliminate the need to adjust outdated and expensive to maintain pressure control dampers as filters gather particulates, continually altering airflow characteristics. This feature also helps to eliminate over pressurization causing unwanted turbulence during spray applications. Our standard 300 Operator panel or optional color Touch Screen makes Nova Verta Prep Stations easy to use. Nova Verta's operational software, which has been refined to perfection through its use on all models since 1998, they also include self-diagnostics, alarm history, maintenance reminders, and logging capabilities. This advanced technology eliminates the need to send operators to extensive training programs for operation and preventive maintenance. The self-diagnostic software and non-automated technical phone support, helps an operator resolve any problem in minutes rather than hours or even days. Our Prep Stations can improve the efficiency of your complete painting operation, and we can prove it.

CTOF Spray Booths

CTOF Spray Booths are ETL Listed and meet stringent code requirements for unlimited painting application and provide a 90% re-circulated curing capability. (Note: ANSI standards do not permit re-circulated air curing or heating in direct-fired CTOF applications.) ETL Listing certifies to local authorities and consumers that our products have been carefully tested and inspected for operator and building safety and ensures they meet or exceed the national and local code requirements.

Enclosed Models

Minimize long-term booth maintenance with our Enclosed Models. Enclosed Models feature the basic CTOF booth and use durable, wear-resistant doors in place of the CTOF's standard curtain, preventing exterior air in the surrounding area from affecting the enclosure and eliminating eventual curtain wall replacement.

Limited Finishing Workstations

For smaller spray applications, you might want to look at Nova Verta's Limited Finishing Workstations. These workstations are tailored with airflow and heating capacity requirements for spray applications up to 9 square feet, which can be a concern with ever-changing paint materials. Limited Finishing Workstations offer all the same energy-efficient benefits as the CTOF models with respect to re-circulation.

Sanding Stations

How would you like to create a safe and comfortable work place by removing airborne particulate? With a Sanding Station from Nova Verta this can be accomplished. They are designed to move the desired amount of air and filter it prior to exhausting. They can also be designed to re-circulate exhaust-filtered air, or engineered with a damper system that allows you to choose between filtering or re-circulating air. Like the CTOF and Limited Finishing Workstations, airflow designs can be tailored to suit your needs or requirements.