WG Tanker Shot Blasting & Thermal Metal Spraying

At WG Tanker, we have over 20 years of experience providing world class shot blasting and thermal metal spraying services to customers across a range of industries.

About Shot Blasting & Thermal Metal Spraying Services from WG Tanker

“We have the Facilities for items to be coated using either Wet Spray Coating or Thermal Spray systems or both dependent upon design and service conditions”.

At our unique HQ in Derbyshire, we have the facilities to provide a range of Specialists Coating services.

Our strict quality control measures ensure that all of our processes adhere to concise substrate and atmospheric monitoring.

We maintain blast profile, Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) standards in line with our strict coating parameters.

Our extensive capabilities enable us to process large scale industrial fabrications.

Through the utilisation of our innovative techniques, we can conduct Epoxy, Polyurethane, Acrylic Primer and Topcoat System applications.

WG Tanker Shot Blasting

Shot blast cleaning is a method of surface preparation used to remove rust, scale, paint or other contaminants prior to painting.

Our expert team conducts shot blasting operations using abrasives such as chilled iron, iron silicate, aluminium oxide and garnet to clean both ferrous and nonferrous fabrications.

An intricate shot blasting procedure is a key step in the surface preparation process. Once complete, we can begin to apply paint, thermal spray or galvanising.

Shot blast cleaning provides an essential service to various industries, offering advantages such as; Surface Cleaning & Profiling, Deburring and Enhanced Fatigue Resistance.

If you wish to further discuss your requirements, contact our experts below.

Attention to Detail

WG Tanker pay particular attention to the detail ensuring our customers equipment is in a good order advising of any defects in their equipment that are not visible before the blast cleaning takes place.

We offer shot blasting of bare steel as well as blast cleaning of already painted parts to suit our customer needs, from blasting a large vessel for a multi coat paint system or blast only with palletising and wrapping of small components and everything in-between we are happy to help.

Competitive Pricing

Covering All Marques

Nationwide Coverage

Comprehensive Range of Stock

No Disposal Costs

Bespoke and Tailored for You

Network of Premium Paint Providers

Accurate Budgeting

One Call Service

Site Facilities

Located in Foston, Derbyshire, we can accommodate any size of vehicle or requirement.

The site is 5.5 acres and consists of 2 x 20m low bake booths, 2 x 30m low bake booths, 2 x 30m shotblast facilities with auto recovery, finishing and storage areas.

With over 200 years of collective experience we are market leaders and innovators in providing Paint Shop Services, Specialist Coatings and solutions to the Commercial, Road and Rail sectors.

Our Facilities

We offer full systems to any requirement regarding preparation, abrasive cleaning/shot blasting, painting, finishing, liveries including wraps and decals.

Within our large secure and comprehensive facility, we have the capability to process all requirements as a one stop shop.

Working in partnership with our customers at sites around the UK to meet any specifications, requirements and warranties.

Backed by 20+ years of experience and expertise, we have become a leading applicator within the sector.

We employ teams of high skilled Management, Paint Sprayers, Shot Blasters, Strip Fitters and Coded Welders.

Our experts are able to conduct in-house and external repairs, refurbishments and painting to industry requirements ISO 9001 – 2015, ISO 14001 and UKAS approval.

Our Services

Specialist Blasting, Dry Blasting & Thermal Metal Spraying

  • Industrial components/items
  • Aerospace components
  • Aluminium components
  • Stainless steal components
  • Power station rotors, turbines etc
  • Specialist moulding equipment
  • Stainless steel vessels
  • Chassis

Stripping/Coating Removal

  • Steelwork
  • Tanks
  • Grating’s
  • Silo’s
  • Pile’s
  • Stillages
  • Chassis
  • Vessels

Industrial Spray Painting

  • Epoxy coating systems
  • Alkyd coating systems
  • Intumescent/fire retardant coatings/passive fire protection
  • Weldable coatings/blast primers
  • Glass flake linings
  • Non-stick coatings
  • Potable coatings
  • Specialist linings
  • Polyurethane coatings
  • Anti-Slip coatings
  • Surface tolerant coatings
  • Water based coatings

Abrasive Blast Cleaning

  • Structural steelwork
  • Plates and profiles
  • Pipework
  • Stillages
  • Hoppers
  • Ductwork
  • Tanks
  • Modules/Bridge sections etc.
  • Chassis and bodies
  • Trusses
  • Piles
  • Gas cylinders