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LABOR COSTS SLASHED BY 50% FOR TANK PROJECT USING VERTIDRIVE
OIL & GAS
IOWA, USA
IOWA, USA
OVERVIEW
In May 2022, Quincy Industrial Painting, a renowned industrial painting service contractor, came to us with a common industry project. The task was to remove a 6-10 mils coating from an external fuel storage tank located in Iowa. The central objectives were to ramp up productivity, bolster safety measures, and cut labor costs if possible.
SET-UP
To tackle the project, we proposed the VertiDrive, a cutting-edge abrasive blasting magnetic robot. Equipped with 2 #7 Ultra Tuff nozzles and supported by a 6 Ton bulk blast pot, the VertiDrive was an optimal solution. With the capacity to deliver high productivity and improve safety standards, the VertiDrive was set up to target areas needing careful detailing and a complete coating removal.
RESULTS
The outcomes were remarkable. The VertiDrive achieved an impressive performance rate of 270 sq ft/hr while ensuring a flawless NACE 2.5 finish. But the most significant achievement was in labor efficiency – the VertiDrive allowed us to cut labor costs by a staggering 50%. With the VertiDrive, we reduced the team from four members (three blasters plus one spotter) to just two (one blaster for touch-ups and one operator for the VertiDrive).
CONCLUSION
This case study underscores the effectiveness of integrating advanced technology like the VertiDrive into industrial blasting projects. With significant improvements in productivity, safety, and labor costs, the VertiDrive not only meets but exceeds client expectations, demonstrating the commitment to value and efficiency that we continually strive to deliver.
KEY BENEFITS:
Up to 5x more productive compared to manual blasters
Use up to 3 SnakeBite Strike #10 nozzles simultaneously
Automate timing & speed
Blast walls, floors, even upside-down
Wireless control with joy stick
Keeps operators out of harm's way
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