6. Industrial installation

An industrial cataphoresis plant (figure 3 ) will be located downstream of the surface treatment plant and will comprise the following components.

• The cationic soaking tank

  It is made of ordinary steel, electrically insulated and coated with an epoxy anti-corrosion paint.

  Its dimensions are calculated according to the parts to be painted and production rates. In the automotive industry, volumes can vary from 200 to 400 m ³ !

• The weir

  It is installed at the bath outlet to maintain the level, eliminate foam and prevent backflow along the walls.

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