In the industrial coating industry, you often hear the term “surface preparation” as a necessary step before applying coatings. What exactly does this mean? Allow us to explain!
Surface preparation is the process of treating the surface of the vessel, tank, steel, or other piece of equipment before the coating is applied to increase the adhesion between the coat and surface. This ensures that the coating is properly applied, ensuring its maximum performance. Surface preparation is arguably one of the most important steps in treating equipment because the efficiency of all later treatments rely on proper surface preparation. There are a series of steps involved in preparing the surface. First, the surface must be evaluated by the client and the specialists at Spear Industrial. After the surface has been assessed by our team of professionals, the old coatings, oils, and other surface contaminants must be carefully removed. This ensures that there are no detrimental reactions between old and new coatings and that the new coating can be evenly applied. Removal of contaminants can be done chemically, mechanically, or with a combination of both methods. Chemical removal generally involves the use of organic solvents and determinants. Mechanical removal is done using tool cleaning (rotary wire brushes, sanding discs and needle guns remove the initial loosely adhering mill scale, paint and rust), combinational pressure water cleaning, and abrasive blast cleaning (sometimes referred to as grit blasting).
Industrial coatings can safeguard your equipment. Is maintaining your equipment imperative to you? Give us a call today at 432-606-4093 and keep your equipment free from the dangers of corrosion. We will give your equipment the inspection it needs with the estimate you deserve. By providing services designed to prevent corrosion, we help clients avoid costly steel repair or replacement. Visit our website at www.spearindustrial.com or call us today at 432-606-4093 and let us help you protect your investment.