Industrial Coating Services
RSC Group applies industrial coatings to steel structures, equipment and other assets across mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, marine and energy environments.
Each project is planned around the specified coating system, condition of the substrate and conditions in which the asset operates. RSC supports new construction, scheduled maintenance and refurbishment projects, with access and surface preparation available where required.
Protective coatings for industrial environments
Industrial assets may be exposed to moisture, chemicals, abrasion, heat and changing weather conditions. Protective coatings create a barrier between the substrate and these elements, helping to preserve the condition of the asset.
The coating system is determined by the project specification and expected operating environment. Its application must follow the specified requirements for surface preparation, material handling, application and curing.
On existing assets, the scope may involve removing failed or damaged coatings before the new system is applied. Exposing the substrate also allows areas of corrosion or surface deterioration to be identified and addressed as part of the project.
Our industrial coating capabilities
RSC provides industrial coating services for:
- Structural steelwork
- Tanks and vessels
- Pipelines and process equipment
- Mining equipment
- Materials-handling infrastructure
- Industrial plant and machinery
- Marine and coastal assets
- Fabricated components
- Refurbishment projects
The work may involve an individual asset or an extensive coating programme across a facility. RSC plans the personnel, equipment and application sequence according to the size of the scope, required finish and project schedule.
Scaffolding or rope access can be incorporated for elevated structures, complex plant areas and surfaces that cannot be reached from ground level.
From prepared surface to finished system
The quality of the prepared surface directly affects the application of an industrial coating. RSC can coordinate grit blasting or HP and UHP water jetting with the coating programme where these services are required.
Once the substrate has reached the preparation standard defined in the project specification, the coating system is applied according to the stated material and application requirements.
Planning these stages through one project team helps maintain continuity between preparation, application and inspection. It also allows access equipment and work areas to be coordinated around the coating sequence.
Steel structure coatings
Beams, columns, platforms, handrails and pipe racks often include joints, edges and complex profiles that require attention during coating application.
RSC applies steel structure coatings during fabrication, construction and the refurbishment of existing facilities. The application process is aligned with the specified coating system, including the required number of coats and intervals between applications.
On refurbishment projects, coating breakdown may vary across the structure. The condition of each area helps determine the preparation and coating work required within the agreed scope.
Application & quality controls
Before application begins, the project team reviews the coating specification, prepared surface and working conditions.
Materials are handled, prepared and applied in accordance with the agreed requirements. Application controls may include monitoring environmental conditions, observing recoat intervals and checking the completed coating.
Inspection points are incorporated at the stages defined in the project plan. Records are maintained according to the agreed inspection requirements, providing traceability across the coating process.
Plan your industrial coating project
Planning industrial coatings for new steelwork or an existing industrial asset? RSC Group can coordinate the access, surface preparation, coating application and inspection activities required for the project.