Protank Ultra High Pressure Waterblasting & Cutting

We specialize in not only removing tank linings but also other protective marine coatings such as antifoul paint found on hulls. We also can remove epoxies from, bulwarks, sea chests, shaft tubes, exhaust trunks, deck drains, weather decks, etc. Because many of these are exterior areas conventional sandblasting requires full containment to try and deal with the dust and abrasive disposal fees.

Professional Tank Cleaning has stayed committed to finding the most eco-friendly approach to coating removal with the purchase of 40,000 psi Ultra High Pressure Water blast machines along with a variety of specialized tools for prepping pipe interiors, shaft tubes and exhaust trunks. UHP Waterblasting has numerous benefits over conventional sand blasting which is more commonly used to remove antifoul paint from vessel hulls.

During the process all salts, surface contaminants and marine growth are removed without impregnating them into the metal substrate that would cause pre-mature coating failures as experienced with conventional sandblasting methods. All existing coatings and corrosion are removed using only steaming high pressure water. No dust is created during the process which keeps your vessel clean and also allows for inspection while 2 operators are blasting the hull. There is also no spent abrasive waste disposal or environmental impacts. Cleanup is easy and only requires sweeping the floor to collect paint chips for proper disposal.

Ultra High Pressure Waterblasting removes the existing coating and reveals the existing surface profile that was originally created. This allows for un-altered bare metal hull inspections for any cracks or deficiencies. If an inadequate surface profile exists, all that is required is a quick brush blast.

Another service we provide is metal cutting for entry into tanks, keels and hulls. Any circumstance where you have environmental restraints such as high explosive limits, waterjet cutting is an asset because no sparks are created. We have the capability to cut through steel hulls and tanks up to 1” thick.