Fabric Maintenance

Abrasive grit blasting, also known as sandblasting, is a surface treatment process whereby abrasive particles are fired through a nozzle using compressed air. Grit blasting is widely used in a variety of industries to clean or modify the surface properties of components prior to coating application.

Grit blasting is the most effective means of surface preparation, it is used to remove rust and scale in the fettling of castings, and for dressing of stampings and billets, etc. It is often used to prepare surfaces before welding (removal of scale, rust, or paint), and afterwards to improve the adhesion of coatings (e.g. paint, or galvanising).

Surface preparation capabilities include:

Technical support and advice
Site surveys
Implementation
Provision of NACE & ICCOR accredited inspectors
In-house training and competence assessment

Typical methods include

Manual preparation
Power tool preparation – rotary tool and needle gunning
Hydro-blasting
Ultra-high-pressure water blasting
Abrasive blast cleaning (dry and wet)
Water washing – hot, cold and steam
Dry ice blasting
Chemical stripping

Coating Application

Our experience and expertise allow us to work closely with our clients, to manage the integrity of their assets safely and in a cost-effective manner. Sonomatic supply End-to-end service including technical support and advice, and site surveys through to safe and efficient implementation.

Our main coatings services include

Technical support and advice
Site surveys
Providing NACE & ICORR accredited inspectors
Fabric maintenance campaigns
Risk-based coatings strategies and management
In-house training and competence assessment

Typical coating applications include

Internal vessel and tank linings
External corrosion protection
Non-skid walkways
Composite wraps and linings
Specialist coating systems
Corrosion under insulation remediation

Coating Inspection

Sonomatic has developed a Quality Assurance System and procedures to control both our national and international quality inspection operators, which is independently accredited to ISO 9001.

With access to a global network or locally based, Sonomatic provide skilled and competent quality assurance personnel and inspectors that can be quickly mobilized to meet your exact requirements in the UK, continental Europe, Americas, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions.

Sonomatic has undertaken inspection and expediting services for most major oil and gas clients throughout the world and is familiar with the plant layouts, operations, and locations.

SONOMATIC DELIVERS THE FOLLOWING SERVICES FOR ALL QUALITY ASSURANCE

Vendor/Supplier Quality Surveillance
Coating Inspection
Witness Testing
Welding Inspection
NDT Surveillance
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Manpower Support
Project Management
Inspection Coordination