Our Engineered Systems

A custom engineered system is a finishing solution designed specifically around your products, production requirements, facility layout, coating type, and throughput goals. Unlike standard equipment, every aspect of the system is tailored to meet your operational needs. Grapek Bates Engineered Systems can exceed your spray and powder coating, dispense and transfer, or your general industrial requirements. Fill out the above form to be connected to a Grapek Bates Systems Specialist.

Custom Engineered Systems are commonly used in:

• Woodworking and cabinetry
• Aerospace
• Automotive and truck manufacturing
• Metal fabrication
• Agricultural equipment
• Industrial machinery manufacturing
• General product finishing operations

Depending on the application, a custom system may include:

• Spray booths
• Air make-up units (AMUs)
• Drying or curing equipment
• Conveyor systems
• Robotics and automation
• Paint kitchens and mix rooms
• Compressed air systems
• Fire suppression systems
• Filtration and environmental controls
• Powder Coating Equipment and Collectors.
• Dispense and Transfer Equipment

Our GB Engineering team designs custom systems from the ground up, using your requirements. Our engineering team evaluates:

• Product dimensions and weight
• Production volume
• Type of coating being applied
• Facility dimensions and workflow
• Available utilities
• Airflow requirements
• Applicable safety and environmental regulations

The result is a system engineered to maximize productivity and finish quality that meets your project requirements. 

Several airflow styles are available:

• Crossdraft
• Semi-Downdraft
• Side Downdraft
• Full Downdraft
• Pressurized systems
• Non-Pressurized systems

The optimal solution depends on product size, finish quality requirements, available space, and budget. If a spray booth is required for your custom system, Grapek Bates engineering will determine the best selection for your application. 

Absolutely. Custom engineered systems can be configured to accommodate:

• Existing ceiling heights
• Structural limitations
• Utility locations
• Material flow requirements
• Existing production equipment

This helps minimize disruption and maximize available floor space. 

Yes. Systems can be designed with:

• Drive-through configurations
• Bi-fold doors
• Roll-up doors
• Conveyor openings
• Crane slots
• Oversized product openings
• Specialized access doors for long or irregular products

Yes, absolutely. Many custom systems incorporate:

• Reciprocators
• Robotic sprayers
• Conveyorized material handling
• Automated controls
• Production monitoring systems

Automation can improve consistency, increase throughput, and reduce labor requirements.

Grapek Bates includes all required and prudent safety features into our custom designs to ensure safe operation. Safety features may include:

• Airflow monitoring
• Safety solenoids and spray gun interlocks
• Explosion protection measures
• Fire suppression integration
• Emergency shutdown controls
• Code-compliant electrical systems

Specific features depend on the coating and process requirements.

Custom engineered systems can be designed to comply with applicable requirements such as:

• NFPA 33
• OSHA regulations
• International Fire Code (IFC)
• Local permitting requirements

Final compliance requirements should always be reviewed with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Grapek Bates designs Customer Systems as sophisticated as the application requires. Popular custom options include:

• Additional filtration stages
• White interior panels 
• Specialized lighting packages
• Conveyor integration
• Catwalks and maintenance platforms
• Air make-up units
• Temperature and humidity control
• Hazardous material storage rooms
• Paint kitchens and mix rooms 

Grapek Bates Custom Engineered Systems are designed to the specific customer requirements. The result is a system made for you and your requirements alone! Key benefits may include:

• Increased production efficiency
• Improved finish quality
• Reduced rework
• Better operator safety
• Improved environmental control
• Lower operating costs
• Optimized use of facility space
• Scalability for future growth

Custom engineering ensures that every component is designed to support your specific manufacturing goals.

Yes, we do! Grapek Bates offers full turnkey options for design, installation, start-u, and operator training of our Custom Engineered Solutions. Grapek Bates is your partner throughout the entire process.

Comprehensive support typically includes:

• Startup assistance
• Operator training
• Maintenance recommendations
• Technical support
• Replacement parts
• Future expansion consultation