CHAPTER IX.
Some Typical Plants.
An interesting Airostyle plant is shown in Figs. 95, 96 and 101, and is arranged for 16 operators to deal mainly with bronze lacquers, hence the somewhat simple arrangement with no provision for adjustment of pressures at each hood.
Fig. 97.—Side Elevation of Plant for 12 Operators.
It will be noted that the ventilator employed is of important size; the compressor delivering air to the plant is stationed in the basement.
The views of the plant are excellent, and serve to remove the erroneous impression that such a plant cannot be conveniently and economically arranged, both as regards floor space occupied and the provision of adequate gangways on all sides.
Another interesting Airostyle plant is shown in Figs. 84, 85 and 86, and was installed for japanning gas fires, radiators, gas cookers, etc. An item worthy of note in this plant is the patented hot air apparatus installed for warming the japan and for also heating the sprayer and flexible tube conveying the japan to the sprayer; it is clearly seen in the centre of the two hoods. The large hood is mainly used for radiators, which are wheeled on to the large ball-bearing turn-table, shown white for the purpose of a clearer view, but when not so used a table is wheeled into position and two operators are accommodated for smaller work.
