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Blasting for Inspection
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A shipbuilder serving both commercial and private maritime clients needed portable abrasive blasting equipment to restore the hulls, decks, and structural surfaces of valued vessels, including yachts, workboats, and legacy ships. These vessels often exhibited corrosion, marine growth, old coatings, and surface fatigue due to years of service or environmental exposure. The restoration process required reliable, high-performance surface preparation that could be deployed flexibly across dry docks, shipyards, and marina settings—ensuring vessels could be repaired, repainted, or reoutfitted to owner expectations.
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Clemco worked directly with the shipbuilder’s quality control, fabrication, and maintenance teams to develop bulk blast machines engineered for shipyard-scale surface preparation. The design process included:
Evaluating typical vessel sizes, weld layouts, and surface access constraints
Selecting the appropriate blast pot size to support long blasting cycles without frequent media refills
Configuring systems for multi-operator use to accelerate prep work on extensive hull seams and interior compartments
Ensuring rugged durability and ease of transport within a busy, often uneven shipyard environment
Integrating abrasive flow controls and moisture separators for consistent blast profile and media quality
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Clemco delivered a series of application-specific bulk blast machines designed for intensive shipbuilding operations, featuring:
160-cuft pressure-hold blast pots to provide extended run times with multiple blast nozzles operating simultaneously
Skid- or trailer-mounted configurations for easy movement across dry docks, fabrication halls, and outfitting areas
Precision abrasive metering valves and remote-control systems to support operator safety and blast quality
Media reclaim compatibility for environmentally responsible abrasive use and reduced cleanup
Comprehensive training and technical support to ensure compliance with inspection standards and shipbuilding workflows
The result was a high-throughput blasting system that enabled the shipbuilder to prepare welds and seams to inspection-ready conditions, ensure structural quality and classification compliance, and confidently move vessels into final outfitting and launch phases—supporting timelines, safety, and performance expectations.
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The U.S. Navy required high-capacity bulk blast machines to support the removal of corrosion, coatings, and marine growth from steel hulls, decks, and structural components across its fleet. The objective was to restore bare metal surfaces and create an optimal profile for repainting and recoating—critical steps in maintaining ship integrity, ensuring combat readiness, and preventing future corrosion. These systems needed to operate reliably under intense shipyard workloads, support multiple operators, and comply with military safety and performance standards.
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Clemco collaborated with Navy maintenance engineers, shipyard personnel, and logistics officers to design bulk abrasive blasting systems that could handle large-scale surface preparation operations in dry docks and waterfront facilities. The design process included:
Determining optimal blast pot sizes and abrasive flow rates for extended runtimes with minimal refill interruptions
Engineering for multi-operator functionality to maximize productivity on large vessels and subsystems
Selecting durable construction materials to withstand harsh marine environments and daily military-grade use
Integrating safety systems such as remote deadman controls, pressure relief valves, and metered abrasive flow
Ensuring compliance with NAVSEA and OSHA regulations for safe, effective operation in shipyard environments
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Clemco delivered a fleet of application-specific bulk blast machines purpose-built for the Navy’s corrosion-control needs, including:
160-cuft pressure-hold blast pots capable of supporting multiple simultaneous operators for continuous blasting
Skid-mounted and towable units designed for easy transport and deployment across shipyards and dry docks
Precision abrasive metering systems and moisture separators for consistent media performance in all weather conditions
High-durability components, including hardened valves, blast hoses, and nozzles, engineered for long service life
Full operator training, technical documentation, and support to ensure proper usage, maintenance, and readiness
The result was a battle-tested surface preparation solution that enabled the U.S. Navy to extend the service life of its vessels, reduce maintenance cycles, and ensure ships remain mission-ready—supporting both fleet performance and national defense readiness.
Corrosion Control
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A shipbuilder serving both commercial and private maritime clients needed portable abrasive blasting equipment to restore the hulls, decks, and structural surfaces of valued vessels, including yachts, workboats, and legacy ships. These vessels often exhibited corrosion, marine growth, old coatings, and surface fatigue due to years of service or environmental exposure. The restoration process required reliable, high-performance surface preparation that could be deployed flexibly across dry docks, shipyards, and marina settings—ensuring vessels could be repaired, repainted, or reoutfitted to owner expectations.
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Clemco worked closely with the shipbuilder’s service and maintenance teams to develop compact, durable, and field-ready blast machines optimized for vessel restoration. The design phase focused on:
Understanding the range of vessel types and hull materials, including steel, aluminum, and fiberglass
Selecting abrasive types and blast pressures that could safely strip coatings without damaging substrates
Engineering for portability, allowing easy movement between vessels, docks, and restoration bays
Ensuring operator safety and control, including deadman switches, pressure relief systems, and moisture separators
Configuring systems for single or dual-operator use to scale depending on project size and timelines
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Clemco delivered a fleet of application-specific portable blast machines tailored to the shipbuilder’s restoration needs, including:
6 cu ft and 10 cu ft pressure-hold blast pots offering long blasting cycles with minimal interruption
Rugged skid-mounted or wheeled frames for flexible deployment in varied shipyard or marina environments
Metering valves and remote controls to optimize abrasive flow and ensure operator safety
Compatibility with vacuum recovery, containment, and dust collection systems for environmental compliance
Full training and technical support to enable shipyard staff to operate efficiently across multiple vessel types and conditions
The result was a portable, high-performance blasting solution that allowed the shipbuilder to restore valued vessels with care, speed, and precision—delighting owners, preserving maritime assets, and maintaining the shipyard’s reputation for craftsmanship and excellence.
Restoration
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Generations of Excellence Transforming Our World, Worldwide since 1941
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Generations of Excellence Transforming Our World, Worldwide since 1941
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Generations of Excellence Transforming Our World, Worldwide since 1941 • Generations of Excellence Transforming Our World, Worldwide since 1941 • Generations of Excellence Transforming Our World, Worldwide since 1941 •
