Claas Saulgau GmbH, a specialist in agricultural technology, converted its two paint booths to the edrizzi® system in just four days in the summer of 2008. The conversion took place during the company's annual shutdown and resulted in a significant reduction in operating costs, improved process stability, and considerably less maintenance. Instead of costly wet scrubbing, Claas opted for a three-stage dry separation system with edrizzi® – economical, reliable, and low-maintenance
Case Summary Claas Saulgau
- Quick conversion in 4 days: Two cabins were converted to dry separation during a company holiday – without long downtimes.
- Significantly lower maintenance costs: No more fan wheel paint removal, no cleaning water, no chemicals.
- Three-stage edrizzi® system: Paint mist arrestor + filter mat + polyester fleece with F5 pocket filter ensure efficient air cleaning.
- High absorption capacity: 25–30 kg of paint mist per box – depending on the zone within the booth, resulting in up to 90 kg of paint cake per m².
- 70% cost reduction: Operating costs have been significantly reduced compared to wet scrubbing.
- Short payback period: The investment in the edrizzi® system has paid for itself after only 1.46 years.
Technical data Claas Saulgau
Location: Claas Saulgau GmbH, Germany
Installation: Summer 2008, conversion time 4 days
Solution:
• Sheet metal trays under the gratings for edrizzi® paint mist arrestors
• Second filter stage: fiberglass mat in front of air inlet into vertical chimneys
• Third filter stage: polyester fleece + class F5 bag filters upstream of exhaust air unit
Absorption capacity: 25–30 kg per edrizzi® box (depending on zone)
Cost savings: approx. 70% reduction in operating costs
Amortization: 1.46 years
Disposal: Saturated edrizzi® boxes can be thermally recycled and disposed of as normal waste (high heating value)
