King grit hangs on
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Open grit blasting is still the most common method used by ship repair yards in preparing ship surfaces for coating because of the high productivity the method achieves at low costs. An informal survey of shiprepair yards showed that the method will continue to exist alongside more modern techniques of surface preparation. However, open grit blasting has its disadvantages such as noise and dust and rising grit and disposal costs. Alternative methods that are used by ship repair yards for surface preparation include UHP water blasting and dust free bottom blasting.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1999
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Dust-free blasting
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VT Blast, Kiess and European Blasting Equipment (EBE) are companies that make quality dust-free blasting equipment for surface preparation. The VT 1150 is a flat surface blaster that has a capacity of about 100 sq-meters per hour and one machine can replace at least ten people. EBE products compete via reduced and efficient grit consumption while Kiess has released a high-capacity dust-free blasting head that boasts of a 100 sg-meter per hour capacity.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1997
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Those magnificent men in the flying squads
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Flying squads perform a critical role in the operations of the shipping industry. They are often called upon to travel overseas to repair damaged vessels at a moment's notice. The services flying squads offer include electrical and electronic repair, engine maintenance and consultancy work. A discussion of the operations of the MAN B and W Service Center is presented.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1996
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