Automotive
Uncontrolled humidity causes condensation and corrosion problems, painting and coating failures, and unreliable testing conditions. Munters solves these problems by providing systems that allow the automotive industry to maintain temperature and humidity to precise specifications.
Controlling environmental factors such as humidity and temperature is a business imperative for the automotive industry. Munters automotive dehumidifier, VOC abatement and high-temperature air-to-air energy recovery solutions play a vital role in the production and protection of cars, parts and equipment as well as reducing emissions and cutting operating costs.
Munters delivers cost-effective, energy-efficient automotive industry solutions manufactured in our ISO 9001: 2008- and 14001-certified facilities. Our systems can be designed according to your specific requirements and applications.
Applications in the automotive industry
Control humidity in fabrication processes
Munters automotive manufacturing dehumidifier solutions effectively maintain consistent indoor air conditions, regardless of ambient or outdoor conditions. The result is improved manufacturing speed along with higher consistency and quality by preventing problems like condensation and corrosion.
Car manufacturers the world over use Munters equipment to create the ideal environment for automotive laminating, molding, injection molding, car window manufacturing and many other fabrication processes.
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Advantages:
- Optimized production processes that remain constant year-round
- Prevention of condensation and corrosion problems
- Faster production
- Higher quality
- Improved consistency
- Low operating costs compared to alternative methods
Improve paint and coating processes
Achieve high-quality finishes and reduced drying times with shorter drying tunnels when using dry air during priming, painting and coating processes.
Coating specifications often require a maximum relative humidity, too often unachievable during humid summer months, resulting in premature failures, like cracks and blisters. By using Munters humidity and temperature control solutions, the quality of paint and coating processes remains consistent year-round, alleviating costly disruptions in production. This improvement in overall drying consistency, in turn, reduces rework and keeps manufacturing costs down.
Additionally, the treatment of paint booth exhaust air laden with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as solvents, is easily accomplished with Munters Zeol rotor concentrator systems. The system concentrates a large exhaust volume containing a low concentration of VOCs into a small, concentrated stream, which is then cost-effectively destroyed in an oxidizer.
Munters high-temperature heat exchangers recover heat from energy-consuming processes, such as the reduction of paint booth exhaust, at temperatures up to 1093°C (2000°F). Energy can be recovered and returned as process makeup air, used to preheat combustion air, or used for plant or office heating.
Contact Munters to inquire about our solutions for the automotive industry.
Advantages:
- Higher and more consistent quality
- Faster drying times
- Lower emissions
- Improved energy-efficiency
- More comfortable work environment
Simulate environmental conditions for testing
Testing and measurement of engines, assemblies and finished vehicles are critical checkpoints in the manufacturing process. Test stations such as wind tunnels, soak boxes, environmental chambers and anechoic chambers require exact environmental conditions to ensure performance measurements are accurate and repeatable and quality targets are met.
Munters automotive testing dehumidifier solutions enable manufacturers to simulate any environmental dew points as low as –70°C (–94°F) for:
- Hot and cold start tests
- Heating and air conditioning performance evaluations
- Windscreen/window defrost/demist tests
- Functional, durable and structural assessment in extreme environments
- Component and material performance assessments
- Controlled thermal 'soaks' and solar radiation assessments
Contact Munters to inquire about our solutions for the automotive industry.
Advantages:
- Repeatable and adjustable environmental conditions
- Improved performance measurements
- Higher quality
- Low operating cost compared to alternative methods
Exhaust gas measurement testing
Automotive manufacturers are working to reduce the pollutants emitted into the atmosphere through exhaust gases. Munters dehumidification technology helps supply well-defined dilution air purified at specified temperatures and low humidity levels to register reliable measurements for the lowest emissions.
The system allows for airflow variations, enabling tests tailored to specific requirements. Standardized tests for product development and certification can be carried out to simulate summer and winter conditions.
Contact Munters to inquire about our solutions for the automotive industry.
Advantages:
- Repeatable and adjustable test conditions
- Improved emissions measurements
- Low operating costs compared to alternative methods
Protect cars and parts in storage and during transportation
Cars and components sensitive to humidity – such as metal parts, interior panels and trim, electronics and raw materials – run the risk of mold and corrosion, leading to waste and rejection of sub-standard parts. Proper storage and transportation of automotive components in a low humidity climate provided by Munters dehumidifiers can prevent mold and corrosion.
Contact Munters to inquire about our solutions for the automotive industry.
Advantages:
- Efficient preservation of cars and components
- Year-round climate control
- Low operating cost compared to alternative methods
Humidification applications within the automotive industry
Precise control over humidity levels can significantly enhance various automotive industry processes, ultimately improving production efficiency and product quality. Munters offers tailored humidification solutions designed to address challenges encountered in paint spray booths, sanding decks, and engine testing environments.
Painting in the automotive industry can be challenging since there are such high expectations on both quality and productivity. When external humidity is lower in winter this can cause problems in production, whether that’s due to increased dust levels or issues with static electricity. Munters humidification solutions address these issues by humidifying the air to the optimum level, which ensures even color, smooth paint distribution and lower contaminant levels.
Maintaining correct relative humidity in sanding decks is essential for suppressing dust and mitigating static build-up. Munters humidification solutions effectively prevent airborne paint dust from sticking to bodywork surface, leading to reduced sanding time and enhanced finish quality.
For exhaust emission testing, stringent temperature and humidity control parameters must be always met. Munters humidification systems offer precise control and reliability, facilitating accurate testing conditions.
Munters humidification solution benefits:
- Prevent airborne dust from sticking to bodywork surfaces
- Reduce static build-up, enhancing production efficiency
- Preserve water-based paint integrity
- Ensure precise humidity control for exhaust emission testing
- Promote employee wellbeing by enhancing working conditions
