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VERTIDRIVE M7 BLASTING ROBOT ACHIEVES 400 SQ FT HOUR
OIL & GAS
PATOKA, ILLINOIS USA
PATOKA, ILLINOIS USA
OVERVIEW
In October 2020, Moore Painting, a dedicated painting contractor, was entrusted with the task of preparing a new steel coating on a 225 ft diameter fuel tank floor at Patoka, Illinois. The project’s primary goals were to increase productivity and optimize labor.
SET-UP
For this project, the VertiDrive blasting robot was the chosen tool. Equipped with 2 Ultra #8 blast nozzles and loaded with GMA GX2 garnet, the VertiDrive was optimally prepared to meet the project goals.
RESULTS
The VertiDrive achieved an impressive cleaning rate of 400 sq. ft/hr while consuming 3.7 lbs of GX2 per sq ft, which speaks volumes about the efficiency of the operation. Its performance significantly increased the speed and productivity of the project, demonstrating a robust return on investment.CONCLUSION
This case study exemplifies how the VertiDrive can transform a project, notably in the industrial blasting niche. It showcases how effective the integration of such innovative technology can be in significantly enhancing productivity, ensuring safety, and optimizing labor. Moore Painting’s experience at Patoka, Illinois, underscores our commitment to helping clients deliver Faster, Safer, Cleaner solutions, a promise we remain dedicated to.
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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