Color Changeover

Content trust and applicability

Author
TD Engineering Team
Publisher
Shanghai Tudou Technology Co., Ltd. | Shanghai, China
Scope

Reference definitions for paint-cell terminology used in feasibility reviews, equipment selection, process setup, and production planning.

Best used for

Best used to create shared vocabulary across engineering, purchasing, operations, integrators, and external suppliers.

Use with caution

Definitions do not replace equipment datasheets, coating TDS/SDS documents, or site-specific compliance review.

Evidence basis

Compiled from TD engineering terminology, project scoping language, and equipment-integration workflows.

Color changeover is the process of switching from one paint color to another in a spray system. Fast, reliable changeovers are critical for high-mix production, affecting both throughput and material waste.

Why it matters in paint cells

  • •Directly impacts cycle time in high-mix production
  • •Material waste during flush cycles affects cost
  • •Equipment design determines changeover speed

What to watch for

  • •Underestimating changeover frequency requirements
  • •Flush volume and time assumptions
  • •Color sequence planning for minimal waste

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