Rohner for Military Vehicles and Munitions
Military vehicle structures and empty munition casings need finishing areas that can handle heavy parts, abrasive preparation, coating reach and controlled air movement. Rohner equipment in this category may include large-equipment booths, open-face booths, powder coating areas, curing ovens, make-up air and exhaust components. Double D Mechanical installs, relocates and services the booth, duct, air, heater and utility connections that keep these finishing operations workable.
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Armored Workpiece Fit
Vehicle hulls, armor panels, frames and empty casings should be checked against booth doors, interior height, fixture swing and handling equipment. The largest part is not always the hardest one to finish, because brackets, recesses and masked openings can drive operator access. Layout review should include carts, stands, lifts and any temporary platforms used to reach the coating surfaces.
Preparation And Coating Separation
Abrasive blasting, blow-down, masking, mixing and coating need a sequence that limits dust transfer into finished areas. Blast rooms and media handling equipment should be placed so cleaned parts can move toward coating without crossing dirty traffic. Smaller casings or components may need dedicated rack space so they do not interrupt vehicle work.
Airflow For Large Defense Parts
Large booths and blast areas move enough air to affect building pressure, nearby doors and comfort in adjacent work zones. Exhaust routes, make-up air, heater connections and roof or wall penetrations should be reviewed together before equipment is set. Double D Mechanical can coordinate the mechanical connections around the intended production flow.
- Measure the largest part with fixtures, stands and handling equipment included.
- Identify blast, mask, mix, coat and inspection locations before the site visit.
- Confirm where cranes, lifts and fork trucks need clear travel paths.
Service Reach Around Protected Areas
Filters, lights, fans, dampers, heaters, controls and door hardware should remain reachable after platforms, racks and safety barriers are in place. Relocation work should also account for which panels, duct sections and fan assemblies can be reused and which utility routes need to change. Good access planning reduces the chance that maintenance will require moving heavy workpieces first.
Frequently asked questions
What should be measured before planning a Rohner booth for military vehicle structures?
Measure the part envelope, handling equipment, fixture height, door approach, operator reach areas and any platforms needed for coating or inspection.
Why does blast room placement matter?
Blast operations create dust and spent media, so the room should support a clean transfer path into masking, mixing and coating areas.
Can empty munition casings be finished in the same department as larger parts?
They can be planned within the same finishing department when racks, masking areas, coating access and transfer paths are sized for their workflow.
What utilities are usually reviewed during a site visit?
Common review items include electrical service, gas or heat connections, compressed air, exhaust routes, intake air, controls and roof or wall penetrations.
What maintenance clearances are important?
Keep filters, fans, lights, burners, dampers, control panels, doors and duct access points reachable without blocking the main production path.