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Structure and spec
Hull, tank, or industrial steel. Coating type and condition. Cleanliness standard (WJ-1 through WJ-4). Access, drydock, or in-service constraints.
Robotic UHP — for hire only
Ship hulls and tanks. Magnetic or vacuum crawlers.
55,000 psi systems. For hire only — the robots are not for rent.
01The work
High-production UHP on large steel.
Handheld jetlances have a place at edges and appendages. On hull plate and tank shell, crawlers carry rotary UHP heads at a steady standoff. Production is higher and more consistent. Labor stays off the primary blast face.
- SurfaceJet carries both vacuum and magnetic robotic equipment
- Crawlers are magnetic or vacuum-adhered to the structure
- 55,000 psi pumps are for robot applications
- 40,000 psi pumps are used for other applications
- Most coatings fracture at 36,000 psi or less, depending on condition and type
- For hire only — robotic systems are not in the rental fleet
Field video — magnetic crawlers. For hire only.
02How a job runs
Plan, adhere, jet, hand off.
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Adhesion and pressure
Magnetic or vacuum, depending on the structure. 55,000 psi pumps feed the robots. 40,000 psi stays on handheld and other work.
03
Who drives
SurfaceJet maintains the entire system. On some projects, trained customer operators drive the robots while SurfaceJet technicians monitor and service as required. On other projects, SurfaceJet drives and maintains the systems.
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Handoff
Uniform cleanliness, chloride removal, contained waste. Recoating starts on a known surface.
03Where we work
South to north. East to west. International.
Shops in New Iberia, Harahan, and Pascagoula. Hulls, tanks, and large industrial steel.
Next step
Discuss a hull or tank.
Call New Iberia 337-560-9255. Tell us the structure, coating, cleanliness spec, and schedule. Robotic systems are for hire only.