Painting and
Coatings
In some instances construction workers may be
required to paint or apply coatings to surfaces that are
difficult to access or located in confined spaces. The material
that is to be applied may also contain toxins that are
considered health hazards. Automated painting and coating
technologies are available that provide a means for applying
paint and coatings to work spaces and areas often inaccessible
to workers. The equipment distances workers from unsafe work
conditions and exposure to hazardous materials. The equipment
is also able to provide a consistent application that may not be
attainable or feasible with traditional painting and coating
methods.
Example Automated
Technologies:
The following are examples of automated painting
and coating technologies that are currently available for use in
construction:
|
Technology |
Description |
|
Coating and Delamination |
Automated surface coating
and delamination |
|
Tank Surface Finishing
System |
Automated finishing of
tank surfaces |
|
McB Automated Lance
Spraying System |
Remote controlled spraying
system |
|
Tall Columnar Structures
Painting |
Remote controlled painting
of columns |
|
Robotic Stenciling System |
Automated, programmable
stenciling |
|
Robotic Paint Removal
System |
Remote controlled removal
of paint |
|
Robotic Spray Plastering
System |
Remote controlled spraying
of plaster |
|
Paint Spray Robot |
Remote controlled painting
of a specified area |
|
Paint Spray Robot -
Balcony |
Remote controlled painting
of balconies |
|
Paint Spray Robot -
Building Specific |
Remote controlled painting
of building programmed into memory |
|
Paint Spray Robot -
Columns |
Remote controlled painting
of various types of columns |
|
Wall Painting Robot |
Remote controlled painting
of walls |
|
Interior Paint Coating |
Sprays paint or other
coatings for interiors |
Common Limiting
Design Features
The following are examples of design features
that often limit the use of automated painting and coating
technologies during construction:
-
Inadequate access available that prevents the equipment from
getting to the work.
-
Inadequate clearance for operation of the equipment.
-
The
presence of obstructions in the work area preventing efficient
movement of the equipment.
-
Irregular site layout limiting the direct path of the
equipment.
Recommended
Design Practices
The following are examples of suggested design
practices that facilitate the use of automated painting and
coating technologies during construction:
-
Design working surfaces to be level and free of obstacles.
-
Provide open access to all work areas.
-
Use
slip-resistant travel surfaces.
-
Minimize bends and intermediate fixtures within pipes.
-
Use
large diameters for pipes that require interior coatings.
-
Provide large accessways.
Expected
Benefits
The following are examples of benefits that have
been realized from the use of automated painting and coating
technologies during construction:
-
Improved ability to access worksite conditions that are
inaccessible by workers.
-
Improved quality and consistency of work.
-
Ability to apply materials that are toxic from which direct
contact is hazardous or prohibited.
-
Decreased worker exposure to safety and health hazards related
to worker access of hazardous work areas.
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