Saima · Downdraft
Saima 2000 Maxidraft Option 2
Filter kit, alternatives, and current pricing for the 2000 Maxidraft Option 2.
Required filters
Recommended kit for this booth
2 matched filters across 2 slots.
Complete kit total · $1172.19
Intake side (clean air going in) (1 slot)
Ceiling intake
Ceiling diffusion polyester · 38x122
Special order · 1–2 weeksFiltrair FF560GX 38x122 Ceiling Diffusion (PA560G-10)
BFP-CD-FILTRAIR-3812B· 30–60 day cycle$851.12
Exhaust side (overspray coming out) (1 slot)
Pit exhaust
Fiberglass exhaust arrestor · 30x300ft
Special order · 1–2 weeksAFT 22-gram Fiberglass Roll 30x300ft
BFP-FG-AFT-22G-30R· 7–14 day cycle$321.07
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Saima 2000 Maxidraft Option 2 Filter Fitments
The 2000 Maxidraft Option 2 sits in the middle of the Saima downdraft flagship trio, the standard collision-shop choice when the bay layout permitted more headroom and airflow than Option 1 but didn't justify the largest Option 3 footprint. This is the configuration that appears most often in dealer-certified collision programs and mid-sized independent body shops in the Saima US installed base. We stock verified intake and exhaust kits matched to Option 2's published airflow and slot dimensions, with source provenance disclosed.
Quick answer
The Saima 2000 Maxidraft Option 2 is the mid-tier of Saima Meccanica's Maxidraft 2000 downdraft flagship line, Italian-built in Arezzo, configured for the middle size class with an upgraded AMU package over Option 1. Filter kit selection draws from the verified Saima downdraft family with Option 2's specific airflow and slot dimensions. Source confidence is authorized-dealer cross-reference, kit ships with quote-back form to upgrade to field-verified before subscription auto-renews.
How 2000 Maxidraft Option 2 shops choose filters
Intake side. Option 2 uses Saima's pressurized ceiling-diffusion plenum with European-spec polyester or fiberglass media. The mid-tier AMU package adds a more aggressive pre-filter stage compared to Option 1, which extends the ceiling diffusion media's cycle marginally. AMU pre-filter cycle on Option 2's air-handler package typically runs 75-100 days; the ceiling diffusion media cycles 30-60 days depending on production tempo.
Exhaust side. Pit-mounted exhaust pad media, Option 2's exhaust-pit slot configuration carries more slots than Option 1 due to the larger interior. The catalog kit defaults to fiberglass arrestor pad with polyester arrestor as the upgrade path for higher-solids or waterborne work. The 25-entry filter media taxonomy on this site cleanly distinguishes the 12 exhaust types (fiberglass-arrestor, polyester-arrestor, accordion-paper, paper-mesh, pocketed-paper, cube-overspray-arrestor, tower-exhaust-pocket-bag, plus five more) versus the 9 intake types and 4 specialty types, Option 2's verified-fitment kit names the specific media-type slug per slot.
Slot expectations are queued for re-mapping. A note on transparency: the booth-model slot expectations row for the 2000 Maxidraft Option 2 is flagged in the verification queue as pending re-mapping against the new 25-entry media taxonomy (the platform expanded from 9 to 25 media types on 2026-05-09). The kit you receive is correct, we're updating the metadata record, not the physical fitment.
Cycle math. Intake-ceiling at 30-60 day cycle; AMU pre-filter at 75-100 day cycle on the upgraded Option 2 package; exhaust-pit pad at 7-14 day cycle for high-production collision, 21-30 day cycle for lower-volume. Subscription delivers each position on its calibrated cadence.
Regulatory landscape
Option 2 installations run under regional AQMD or state-DEP authority for VOC and HAP control plus federal OSHA spray-finishing standards (29 CFR 1910.94). The mid-tier Maxidraft footprint frequently lands in dealer-certified collision programs where brand-certification compliance documentation requires filter-change logs alongside the federal NESHAP Subpart HHHHHH 6H Area Source documentation. Subscription delivery records satisfy both layers. Original Saima capture-efficiency data accompanies each shipment where the dealer-channel record retained it.
Who runs the 2000 Maxidraft Option 2
Three populations carry Option 2 in the US installed base. First, dealer-certified collision programs (German and Italian luxury brands particularly) where Saima's Italian-engineered finish quality aligns with brand-certification expectations. Second, mid-sized independent collision shops with one or two production booths where Option 2's airflow matches their throughput target. Third, Saima/Accudraft co-distribution installations where the larger US distributor placed Option 2 as the workhorse mid-size collision configuration.
2000 Maxidraft Option 2 filter FAQs
How do I confirm I have a 2000 Maxidraft Option 2 versus Option 1 or 3?
The nameplate names the model and option tier. Option 2 sits between the smaller Option 1 and the largest Option 3 in interior dimension and AMU package. If the nameplate is illegible, the Filter Finder accepts photos of the booth interior plus the control panel and matches against the verified-fitment list.
What's the source confidence on this fitment?
**Distributor-cross-ref (authorized-dealer cross-reference), kit ships with quote-back form to upgrade to field-verified.** Kit dimensions and slot count come from authorized-dealer parts cross-references in our authorized-dealer cross-reference import. The first kit shipment includes a measurement quote-back form. Verified measurements upgrade the record to field-verified; if your measurements differ, we ship a corrected kit at no charge.
Does Option 2's upgraded AMU change the filter kit composition?
It changes the AMU pre-filter cadence (75-100 days versus Option 1's 60-90) but not the intake-ceiling or exhaust-pit fitments themselves. The catalog kit reflects the Option 2 AMU pre-filter spec.
My manuals are Italian-translated, is that normal?
Yes. Saima's original technical documentation is in Italian; US-channel manuals are typically Italian-translated and form-walled through the dealer channel rather than openly downloadable. Manuals_language for this model is 'italian-translated'.
What if my booth has mechanical service needs beyond filters?
Burner faults, cure-cycle issues, or other mechanical service requests route to professional service. Filter selection on this fitment family stays unchanged regardless of mechanical service status.
Are Option 2 fitments compatible across Saima/Accudraft co-distribution?
Yes, co-distribution preserves the underlying Italian design. A Saima 2000 Maxidraft Option 2 sold through Accudraft channels uses the same intake-ceiling and exhaust-pit slot dimensions as the direct-Saima version. The Filter Finder routes you to the right fitment regardless of which brand label your shop uses.
Sources
Primary references cited on this page.
- Saima Meccanica (Arezzo, Italy)https://www.saimameccanica.com/en/saima-meccanica/
- Authorized-Dealer Parts Cross-Reference (authorized-dealer cross-reference)internal:distributor-cross-ref-2026-04
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