The crawler serves as a foundation to move the spray shielding system along the surface, and is held in place onto the asset’s exterior surface using magnets. It is secured with a fall arrestor as a safety measure.
In addition, the trailer is also integrated with:
“The robot performed exceptionally well throughout the project. We were impressed by its consistent layer thickness, high-quality output, and daily progress.
Thanks to the robot’s efficiency, we were able to finish two coating layers in just ten days, including demobilization. Both Persy Steel Protection’s measurements and an independent inspection confirmed the excellent coating layer consistency.
The job was completed smoothly, with minimal issues. In fact, we used less paint than initially estimated, particularly for the build coat.”
” Together with Qlayers, we have executed a second full-scale field test on a real paid-for project by customer MOT. It is clear to us, that automation of our processes is valued by our customers, because it reduces significantly various risks that come with working with people and is relatively beneficial to the environment. Because the 10Q improves on safety, quality, emissions of coating into the environment, and efficiency at roughly the same cost, our customers are rather enthusiastic about the progress we have made so far.
It takes a lot of courage, trust, and the right attitude to let go of ideas and designs that have consumed much time, funds and effort earlier on in the development process. A team with these kind of traits and their engineering skills, in my opinion, is capable of delivering great products where others will fail.”
“Shell has been working with Qlayers and Van Der Ende Steel protectors in deploying the first industry-accepted and commercial available coating robot for storage tanks. Qlayers’ 10Q robot neatly fits our robotics roadmap since we believe that using robotics for inspection, maintenance and repair activities have the power to fundamentally improve our ways of working.
In April 2021, the 10Q robot was deployed for the first time at our Oil Import Terminal in Europoort. At Shell, as the first large asset owners to successfully deploy Qlayers’ technology commercially, we are proud to mark a next milestone in further improving safety and productivity in our operations. This achievement would not have been possible without the innovative power and entrepreneurial mindset from Qlayers.”
” The 10Q robot test was carried out on a tank of D 42m X H 18m located at the Exolum plant in Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain. The test took two days (implementation and painting) and covered an area of 187 m2 on the outer surface of the tank. We had a very good impression and a great experience working with the Qlayers team. Our feeling was that the progress was faster than expected.
The main advantages are application with an airless gun, therefore, a higher quality, reduction of the hours dedicated to working at height (although not 100%), higher performance than with manual application methods and conservation of the environment by not emitting vapours into the atmosphere due to the ventilation system of the robot. It is a much more advanced method than the current ones and, of course, recommended. I believe that the future of coating application is already here.”
