Comprehensive cargo tank maintenance solutions delivering excellence across tank cleaning, inspection, grit blasting, protective coatings and tank linings.
Tank Inspection & Maintenance
Our industry leading inspectors provide thorough assessments of cargo tanks, bunds, pipelines and infrastructure to various industry standards including EEMUA 159, API, GEP, ICorr Protective Coating Surveys etc. By utilising advanced diagnostic equipment and proven methodologies we ensure accuracy and reliability to identify potential issues before they become costly problems. A well implemented inspection and maintenance regime saves you money whilst also ensuring your assets remains safe, compliant and fit for service.
What We Inspect
Storage Tanks
Comprehensive in-service and out-of-service inspections to assess weld integrity, steel thicknesses, corrosion rates, remaining life, compliance etc.
Concrete Bunds
Thorough visual inspections by qualified assessors to determine whether the secondary containment systems would be fit for purpose in the event of a loss of primary containment.
Pipework
Comprehensive inspection of pipework to ensure they remain compliant for transporting cargo and assess any corrosion under insulation.
Protective Coatings / Linings
Qualified ICorr / AMPP inspectors can perform adhesion tests, dry film thickness inspections, holiday detection, and visual assessments to determine the suitability of existing coatings or lining systems for long term protection against the local environment and/or stored cargo."
Anti-Corrosion Coating & Painting
Our specialist coating and lining systems provide long-lasting protection for cargo tanks, bunds, pipelines, steelwork and infrastructure against corrosion, hazardous chemicals, heat, fire, abrasion, and weathering. Our extensive quality protocols from initial surface preparation through to final coating inspection guarantee optimal coating performance, maximum asset protection, and long-lasting durability even in the harshest environments.
Coating Solutions We Offer
Corrosion Protection
From steel bulk liquid storage tanks and silos, to pipework, gantries, bridges and jetties - corrosion is a challenge for any asset owner. Our extensive knowledge base and experience within the protective coatings industry allows us to select the most suitable coating systems for your requirement, offering in excess of 25 years of protection against rust, weathering and deterioration.
Chemical & Abrasion Resistance
For harsher applications, such as to protect steel or concrete from acid, or factory floor painting to protect against heavy traffic, we can apply the right coatings to suit. By carefully selecting the resin, from epoxies and vinyl esters, to polyurea and polyurethanes, we can protect your surface from whatever you throw at it!
Tank Lining & Bund Lining
Protect your cargo tank with a high quality, expertly installed protective lining system that prevents leaks, stops corrosion, and ensures structural integrity is maintained. From protecting the steel or concrete from aggressive chemicals, to ensuring compliant storage of aviation fuel or drinking water, we can apply the right specialist lining system to meet your needs.
Corroshield’s tank lining package is designed to offer maximum service life to bulk liquid tanks storing aggressive or regulated cargoes where safety, compliance, product quality and cost savings are critical."
Intumescent Coatings
We offer both hydrocarbon and cellulosic passive fire protection across all site based applications including mesh based and mesh-free. Our intumescent coating systems provide life saving time in the event of a fire.
Reinforced Coatings
From fibreglass repairs, to fully reinforced tank linings offering extreme protection from harsh stored products, we can provide it all. Using a combination of chopper guns and chopped strand matt applications, we have the right coating systems to solve any corrosion challenges.
Thermal Insulating Coating
A bright spotlight throughout the industry is currently being shone upon corrosion under insulation (CUI) where steel can rust and rot out of sight underneath insulation/lagging, often leading to catastrophic and costly results. Our thermal insulation coating solutions provide comparable thermal efficiency with significant cost savings and performance benefits - a fantastic alternative to traditional lagging.
Grit Blasting Services
Grit blasting is a critical step in achieving long-lasting, high-performance coating systems. Our professional grit blasting services remove rust, old coatings, and contaminants while creating the ideal surface profile for coating adhesion.
Using state-of-the-art equipment and proven techniques, we deliver consistent, high-quality surface preparation that meets or exceeds industry standards. Our experienced operators ensure every project is completed safely and efficiently
Abrasive Blasting
Grit Blasting
Grit blasting, often referred to as sand blasting, shot blasting or abrasive blasting, is the cleaning of a surface by projecting abrasive media at the substrate at high velocity. Grit blasting is an extremely effective method of surface preparation for removing rust, old paint and scale. Selecting the grit is key to ensuring the correct surface profile and standard of cleanliness is achieved to meet the project specification.
Wet Blasting
Wet blasting, often referred to as wet abrasive blasting and similar to slurry blasting, is a method of dustless grit blasting where clean water is injected at the blast nozzle to dampen the grit and help contain the dust. The level of surface cleanliness is a different classification to that achieved by dry grit blasting, but where the coating system and site allows this method of surface preparation can be an extremely effective means of containing the dust and preventing local contamination.
Captive Blasting
blasted steel captive blasting abrasive blasting dustless blasting steel blasting metal blasting Captive Blasting Captive blasting, also referred to as captive shot blasting, captive abrasive blast cleaning and blastracking, is where a steel or concrete surface is prepared using captive blasting machines that recycle the shot. A mix of steel shot and angular grit is usually used to achieve the specified surface profile. Over enough square meterage, these machines can become very cost effective by reducing shot used and cleaning time, whilst still achieving the same standard of cleanliness as traditional grit.
Bristle Blasting
A method of tool preparation used to achieve a comparable standard of surface cleanliness as grit blasting or shot blasting. During bristle blasting, bristles on a rotary bristle head are propelled from a bar against the substrate which mimics the treatment of grit blasting. A surface profile can be achieved and it is completely dustless and more cost effective over smaller areas.
Water Jetting
The pressure of the water jet will determine the standard of surface cleanliness achieved and is determined by the specification. Low pressures can clean the surface from dirt, contaminants and soluble salts which can cause premature defects of the coating system if left unaddressed. Higher pressures can remove unsound coatings and even all coatings back to bare steel. The benefit of water jetting over grit blasting is no abrasive to buy or clean, however no surface profile is provided.
Tool Preparation
An ideal method of surface preparation for repairing localised areas of corrosion and coating breakdown using a combination of hand- and power-tools. Surface tolerant and "ultra" surface tolerant coating systems have been developed to be applied over tool prepared substrates whilst still providing exceptional long term corrosion protection and coating performance.
Specialist Tank Lining
Protect your septic tank with a high quality, expertly installed lining system that prevents leaks, stops corrosion, and restores structural integrity. Our specialist team uses proven materials and techniques to create a long lasting internal barrier that keeps your system operating safely and efficiently.
This service is ideal for ageing tanks, damaged surfaces, or anyone looking to extend the lifespan of their septic system with a reliable, cost effective solution.
Support Services
Scaffolding
Our aim is always to provide a cost effective solution for our customer which often means scaffolding is not the right method of access. However, sometimes site restrictions, safety and environmental requirements dictate fixed scaffolding is required. Corroshield have a strong supply chain of experienced and vetted scaffold suppliers who are used to interfacing with coating applicators which is often critical to a project going smoothly!
Powered Access
Where site layouts allow, our IPAF trained team can utilise a combination of all-terrain mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) such as cherry pickers and scissor lifts. This is often a cost effective alternative to scaffolding.
NDT
Our dedicated supply chain of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) suppliers provide detailed reports of the integrity of your steel assets, including life span calculations and recommended remedial works to achieve compliance and desired service life. Corroshield can prepare the substrate for a range of NDT techniques such as EddyCurrent, Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
Steel Repairs
Corroshield's supply chain of competent and experienced steelwork contractors can provide both small and large scale steel repairs in line with the NDT reports. Once the steel repairs have been completed, we will re-test the repairs and sign the asset of as safe and compliant.
Confined Space Rescue
All our confined space working is compliant with the HSE ACOP and Confined Space Regs 2002. Our team are confined space trained with high risk and assisted rescue training. We can provide atmospheric monitoring, ventilation plans, forced ventilation and extraction systems, confined space entry controller and a dedicated rescue team with BA.
CDM Management
We have a strong track record in delivering turnkey asset refurbishment contracts from tank cleaning and pre-inspection blasting, to NDT, repair and re-lining. When providing a turnkey solution, Corroshield act in the capacity of Principal Contractor and appoint our H&S consultants and Principal Designer to ensure compliance to the CDM regs. Under an asset transfer, we can supply a fully detailed construction phase plan, raise F10s, temporary works etc. Ensuring safe delivery of the project.
Benefits of Choosing Corroshield?
Enhanced Safety
Early detection and prevention of potential issues ensures safe operations
Cost Savings
Preventive maintenance and quality workmanship reduce expensive repairs
Full Compliance
Maintain regulatory compliance and industry standards across all services
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today for a free consultation and discover how we can help protect your assets