Paint Inspection Ltd are pleased to be working with Up and Under on this iconic bridge. Our scope is to carry out a coating condition survey in accordance with Highways CM431.
We will access the underside using rope access.
Paint has been a fundamental asset for a variety of buildings and transport vehicles on a global scale. The understandable benefits of paint consist of its protective coating, which preserves interior and exterior surfaces.
While that is a fact for interior homes, this is equally true for vehicles on a global scale. Considering the likelihood of damage that vehicles go through depending on their environment, vehicles can benefit more from effective paint coatings than any other residential or commercial assets around the world.
Painting provides more than just an attractive touch of colour for vehicles. The overall value of the painted car, aircraft, or sea vessel becomes much more desirable, prevents rust, and can even repair any scratches present.
Considering the type of environmental damage that vehicles go through – planes suffering from the sun, cars going through harsh weather, and even boats taking the pressure from the water, paint has some surprisingly beneficial properties for these types of vehicles.
Depending on the aircraft, aviation-based vehicles are normally painted every seven to eleven years. As most of the public has seen, the majority of transport airplanes that they can see are brightly coloured (commonly with a cream white paint). Most planes also contain painted logos and designs that make them distinct from one another.
The reason transport airplanes are mostly painted white is due to their reflective properties. As many might know, white is the colour that can optimally reflect sunlight.
Airplanes are also exposed to sunlight for longer periods, with stronger sunlight emitted during flight. Because of this, white paint is chosen to best minimize features in the airplane, such as cabin heating.
Due to the risks of flight, any type of damage can be considered high risk for planes. Therefore, white painting can be used to detect damage easily. The white coating is bright enough to allow engineers to identify any potential damage on the plane.
Painting is utilized on cars for both aesthetic and convenient purposes. Not only does paint damage affect the aesthetical presentation of your car, but the fundamental functions of the vehicle’s value are also affected.
One of the most important features of car paint is its ability to reduce the chances of superficial damage such as corrosion or structural damage. Depending on the type of paint, cars can be protected from exterior damage as well, such as intense muddy waters and strong weather, similar to how paint protects air-based vehicles.
In addition to external damage, optimal paint coatings for cars can also improve resale value for the future. A well-maintained coating for a car can boost the resale value in the same way that scratches, dings and other types of damage can decrease the car’s resale status.
Trucks incorporate heavy-duty paint for the same purposes as what paint would provide for cars. Beyond aesthetics, the tangible benefits of paint coatings for trucks are also protection from damage, as well as identification.
Paint coatings for trucks provide a barrier against potential risk from corrosion. Paint is also a key component of fleet maintenance, allowing life extension and requiring less maintenance. With the benefits, trucks will require less maintenance and therefore increase road time, and profitability in the long run.
Paint coatings can also create a sense of distinction between trucks and their roles, depending on the type of brand they work for. This can be applied for heavy-delivery trucks, fire trucks, and emergency vehicles too.
Boats, like air vehicles, are painted for protection from environmental factors. Boats can sometimes stay in the presence of sunlight for long periods, as well as face heavy water pressure when running.
Boats utilize marine paint, which is a special type of paint specially designed for water vehicles (due to their waterproof properties). Marine-type paint coatings can help mitigate damage from various factors around the world, from the sea to the harsh sunlight.
Marine paint coatings are also considerably brighter than common vehicle paint. This allows sea vehicles such as motorboats and possibly ferries to be seen more easily in case of emergencies.
Paint coating for automobile machines plays an important role in protecting, identifying, and providing various benefits for vehicles. Depending on the type of vehicle, paint coating offers a variety of advantages.
In addition to this, paint maintenance has also become a primary factor in ensuring that vehicles are properly maintained for external damages. Corrosion in machinery can be easily applied without proper inspection and can lead to loss of functionality.
Are you a business owner in need of paint inspection? Take a look at our bespoke, high-quality coating inspection services for an outline of our primary inspection service.
Our drive to a carbon-free business continues with our fleet changing to hybrids.
Taken delivery of these Kia Niro Hybrids for our site engineers, fully Highways Chapter 8.
Paint Inspection Ltd are pleased to be involved in surveying the Poole Lifting Bridge.
Poole Lifting Bridge is a bascule bridge in Poole, Dorset. Constructed in 1927, the bridge provides a road link across Poole Harbour. The bridge provides a road link as part of the A350 road between Poole’s town centre and the suburb of Hamworthy.
The principal objective of this survey is to investigate the external paint condition on the steel members. The paint survey and testing shall be in accordance with DMRB CM 431 Maintenance painting of steelwork.
There are many actions that can be taken when looking for ways to increase workplace safety across all industries. Certain industries or work environments may require additional measures to ensure workers aren’t being exposed to elements such as lead.
Working with lead can put your health at risk and symptoms can include headaches, stomach pains and anaemia. There are, of course, more serious health risks such as infertility, kidney, nerve and brain damage. The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 (CLAW) places a duty on employers to prevent exposure to lead. Where exposure to lead is not where this is not reasonably practical, the amount of exposure the employee is exposed to lead needs to be monitored.
We are pleased to announce that our Northern Manager Keith Wagner MICorr, has been voted in as Chairman of the Surface Treatment Governing Board and Honorary Secretary of the Professional Development, Training and Certification Committee for The Institute of Corrosion”
We are sure Keith will fulfill the duties required “providing Technical experience and knowledge” to both Committees.
Paint Inspection exhibited at Surface World on the 19th & 20th September at the NEC in Birmingham. This was well worth the two days we were there, and have gained some great potential new clients for PIL (Paint Inspection Ltd) and our software IRIS.
We hope to see you back at Surface World 18 months from now in March 2020.
Read our Autumn 2018 newsletter here by clicking on the image where you can find more information about our company and services.
Paint Inspection Ltd are pleased to announce that we have obtained Approval to the Humber Clients Pre-Qualification Scheme working with the likes of Centrica, BP, Total, and SSE etc.
The works will involve Coating Condition Surveying and Corrosion Assessments along with providing Quality Controlling and general Inspection.
