| Large-scale construction projects are only possible | | | | The processes involved in heavy machinery painting |
| with the aid of heavy equipment, vehicles and | | | | application do not differ much from regular industrial |
| machinery which are some of the largest machines in | | | | painting applications. The key difference is that the |
| the world. These mechanical wonders are often found | | | | tasks are larger in scope. |
| in heavy-duty engineering zones where major | | | | To prepare the machinery, it is often cleaned using a |
| earth-moving is required. Bulldozers, forklifts, backhoe | | | | high-pressure washer. Because dirt and grease may |
| and cranes - these are just some of the critical | | | | have accumulated in the surface, de-greasing is also |
| machines that make modern engineering and | | | | done. To remove old paints and surface imperfections, |
| construction possible. | | | | the entire surface is blasted thoroughly and blown dry. |
| These machines expel a lot of force and power for | | | | The painting application process usually employs |
| activities such as lifting, breaking or moving large | | | | thicker multi-coats of superior paint. The initial primer |
| quantities of soil and rocks, among other equally | | | | coat goes first, and a second coating is layered on top |
| strenuous tasks. Massive stresses from the daily grind | | | | of the primer. A third and final coat is necessary to |
| therefore take a toll on the physical condition of these | | | | seal the coating system for added durability. A touch |
| machines. Corrosion, abrasion and physical impacts | | | | up may have to be used if any areas of the surface |
| can wear them down to degrade their performance. | | | | require it. |
| Since the occurrence of wear and tear is inevitable, | | | | Heavy Machinery and Equipment Painting Projects |
| heavy machinery painting is needed to extend the | | | | Because of the costs of maintenance, plus the fact |
| machines' useful life and prolong their value to the | | | | that critical machinery is frequently operational for most |
| business. | | | | of it'slife, owners try to find an appropriate downtime |
| Cost Avoidance | | | | and reason for repairs before calling heavy machinery |
| Heavy machinery often means heavy investments, | | | | painting contractors in. When the latter comes in, they |
| from the purchase cost, insurance, property taxes, and | | | | are confronted with heavy equipment and vehicles |
| storage costs. The costs can further increase while | | | | that look distinctly deteriorating, or showing extensive |
| the machine is operational. Fuel costs, tires, parts | | | | damages from corrosion, abrasion and weathering. |
| replacements, and any repair and maintenance work | | | | The heavy machinery painting contractor must have |
| like heavy machinery painting, can add up to the | | | | the right experience and skills for the job, which |
| machinery costs. | | | | involves everything from encapsulating the machine, |
| From a financial standpoint, heavy machinery painting | | | | removing or blasting off old paint and cleaning the |
| to protect and repair the machinery is by far more | | | | machine surface. |
| reasonable than outright replacement. The costs of | | | | For heavy machinery painting, the highest-performing |
| heavy machinery painting drop further when damages | | | | coating solution is an absolute must because, when |
| are detected earlier and in a timely manner, before | | | | these machines go back to work, the coating system |
| they have become severe. | | | | must be able to withstand the rigorous conditions it will |
| Through heavy machinery painting and coating, the | | | | be exposed to. The contractor must have the |
| machinery's useful life is lengthened at lesser costs. | | | | appropriate solution, and apply this with minimal |
| The Painting Processes | | | | downtime. |