{"id":9183,"date":"2026-03-20T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T23:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/?post_type=technical-report&#038;p=9183"},"modified":"2026-03-20T22:09:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T13:09:45","slug":"hum-auto-dust-control-001","status":"publish","type":"technical-report","link":"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/projects-technology\/technical-report\/hum-auto-dust-control-001\/","title":{"rendered":"An Efficient Approach to Dust Control in Automotive Paint Lines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text2 first\">\n<section>\n<div style=\"max-width: 824px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem;background: url('https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/10px-45px.svg') no-repeat 0 0;background-size: auto 30px;padding-left: 20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem\">Intro<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">High-quality automotive paint finishes demand a controlled environment where even the smallest dust particles or electrostatic charges can impact results. While traditional filtration and cleaning methods help, combining advanced humidity control with targeted particle capture can provide a more consistent and reliable solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text2 first\">\n<section>\n<div style=\"max-width: 824px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem;background: url('https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/10px-45px.svg') no-repeat 0 0;background-size: auto 30px;padding-left: 20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem\">Dust Suppression and Static Control with Dry Fog<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9021 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/HP-Article-Images-300x170.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1430\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/HP-Article-Images-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/HP-Article-Images-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/HP-Article-Images-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/HP-Article-Images-686x388.png 686w, https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/HP-Article-Images-540x305.png 540w, https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/HP-Article-Images-220x124.png 220w, https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/HP-Article-Images.png 1430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Dry Fog humidification offers a dual benefit in paint environments: dust suppression and static mitigation. The ultrafine droplets disperse evenly, raising humidity without wetting surfaces. Increased humidity stabilizes airborne particles, preventing them from drifting onto freshly painted surfaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">In addition to controlling dust, Dry Fog reduces static electricity \u2014 a critical factor in automotive paint lines. Static charges can attract dust to surfaces and even affect paint adhesion. By creating a balanced, controlled humidity environment, Dry Fog helps minimize electrostatic buildup, supporting both product quality and worker safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text2 first\">\n<section>\n<div style=\"max-width: 824px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem;background: url('https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/10px-45px.svg') no-repeat 0 0;background-size: auto 30px;padding-left: 20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem\">Enhancing Dust Capture with Tacky Mesh<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J-gv2-hWHwU?si=l_fPZ6adq5TH_qV5\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">While Dry Fog controls airborne particles, some dust may remain suspended or be generated during operations. Tacky mesh acts as a complementary measure: its adhesive surface captures dust before it reaches paint lines or finished parts. Strategically placing mesh panels along airflow paths or near critical painting zones intercepts remaining particles, further reducing the risk of surface imperfections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">The combined approach \u2014 suppressing dust and static with Dry Fog, then capturing residual particles with tacky mesh \u2014 creates a cleaner, more controlled painting environment without introducing surface wetness or disrupting airflow.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text2 first\">\n<section>\n<div style=\"max-width: 824px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem;background: url('https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/10px-45px.svg') no-repeat 0 0;background-size: auto 30px;padding-left: 20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem\">Partnership Expertise: RJ Hanlon and Ikeuchi<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Delivering an effective solution requires more than just hardware; it requires expertise. RJ Hanlon brings decades of experience in automotive manufacturing environments, understanding airflow patterns, dust sources, and operational constraints. Ikeuchi contributes specialized knowledge in precision dry fog humidification, nozzle technology, and system integration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Together, the teams develop customized solutions for each facility. An Ikeuchi fog engineer works closely with RJ Hanlon experts to design a layout that optimizes fog placement, mesh positioning, and system operation, ensuring that both dust and static are controlled efficiently. This collaborative approach leverages the strengths of both companies to support a high-quality, consistent paint process.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text2 first\">\n<section>\n<div style=\"max-width: 824px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem;background: url('https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/10px-45px.svg') no-repeat 0 0;background-size: auto 30px;padding-left: 20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem\">Practical Considerations<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>System design and placement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Dry Fog nozzles and tacky mesh panels are strategically located for maximum coverage and effectiveness.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Humidity monitoring:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Maintaining optimal relative humidity ensures suppression of dust and reduction of static without over-humidifying the environment.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Ongoing maintenance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Tacky mesh panels are easily replaced to sustain dust-capturing performance.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Collaborative expertise:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Onsite or remote support from Ikeuchi and RJ Hanlon engineers helps adjust and fine-tune the solution to evolving facility needs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text2 first\">\n<section>\n<div style=\"max-width: 824px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem;background: url('https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/10px-45px.svg') no-repeat 0 0;background-size: auto 30px;padding-left: 20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Combining Dry Fog and tacky mesh provides automotive paint facilities a comprehensive, technically grounded solution for dust and static control. By integrating suppression, capture, and expert-driven design, this dual approach supports consistent finishes, reduces defects, and enhances overall production reliability.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text2 first\">\n<section>\n<div style=\"max-width: 824px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem;background: url('https:\/\/www.dry-fog.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/10px-45px.svg') no-repeat 0 0;background-size: auto 30px;padding-left: 20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem\">Where To Reach RJ Hanlon<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;margin-left:2.8rem;font-size: 14;1rem;line-height:1.5rem\">\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:0.5rem\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><a style=\"color: #00a273\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rjhanlon.com\/akimist-dry-fog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RJ Hanlon Website<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:0.8rem\">\n<li>Phone: (317) 867-0328<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:0.8rem\">\n<li>Email: <a style=\"color: #00a273\" href=\"mailto:customerservice@rjhanlon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">customerservice@rjhanlon.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><\/p>\n<h3>Access the Ikeuchi USA LinkedIn Newsletter Article Here:<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom: 3rem\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/embed\/feed\/update\/urn:li:ugcPost:7433249992645005312?collapsed=1\" height=\"636\" width=\"504\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"Embedded post\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u4eba\u7269\u4ed8\u304d\u3010Product Information\u30dc\u30bf\u30f3\u3011\u3068\u3010Contact Us\u30dc\u30bf\u30f3\u3011\u3053\u3053\u304b\u3089 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width: 824px;width: 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