New Paint Booth Commissioned at KSB Shanghai’s Chemical and Engineered Pump Factory
With an annual capacity of up to 5,000 units under two-shift operation, the new facility enhances production flexibility, digital process control and sustainable manufacturing.
KSB Shanghai Pump Co., Ltd. has officially commissioned a new paint booth at its Chemical and Engineered Pump Factory. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Frank Zhu, General Manager of KSB Shanghai; Dr.-Ing. Stephan Bross, Member of the KSB Executive Board and Chief Technology Officer; and Kevin Dong, Vice President, Finance and Controlling, KSB Asia North, and Finance Director of KSB Shanghai.
The new facility has an initial annual capacity of 3,000 units, which can be increased to 5,000 units under two-shift operation, with additional space reserved for future expansion.
Flexible Production for Diverse Project Requirements
Surface coating is an important stage in pump manufacturing, involving cleaning, drying, surface protection and painting. These processes play a key role in ensuring surface quality and meeting project-specific requirements.
Equipped with a 5T automated circulating power-and-free conveyor system, the new paint booth enables flexible switching between product types, coating processes and colour specifications. This improves production adaptability for projects involving API 610, offshore engineering, power grids and high-end chemical applications.
Enhanced Process Control Through Automation and Digitalisation
The new facility incorporates automated control across key processes, including degreasing, drying, temperature and humidity control, and paint mixing.
By integrating the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, the facility also enables production process traceability, supporting product quality management and project delivery.
Supporting Sustainable Manufacturing and Better Working Conditions
The new paint booth adopts a dry-type spray painting process. Automated equipment also reduces the physical workload associated with certain operations and improves working conditions, supporting KSB Shanghai’s ongoing green factory initiatives.
The commissioning of the new paint booth marks another step forward for KSB Shanghai in expanding its manufacturing capacity, strengthening flexible production and advancing digital process management to support diverse customer projects.