Infrastructure

Infrastructure includes large-scale civil and industrial structures such as bridges, tunnels, cranes, and steel frameworks. These assets require regular maintenance to prevent corrosion, ensure safety, and extend service life.

Where is surface preparation needed in infrastructure?

Critical applications include:

• Bridges – steel beams, joints, and supports exposed to weather.
• Cranes – harbor and construction cranes under constant stress.
• Transport infrastructure – rail, road, and port steel structures.
• Public utilities – water treatment plants, pipelines, storage tanks.

For you as an asset owner or contractor, proper surface preparation ensures longer asset life, fewer shutdowns, and compliance with safety regulations.

Extra explanation

Challenges in infrastructure maintenance:

• Weather exposure – rain, salt and temperature changes accelerate corrosion.
• Accessibility – high or complex structures require rope access.
• Downtime costs – bridges or cranes out of service impact operations.
• Environmental rules – no grit or paint waste may enter soil or waterways.

Traditional open blasting is often restricted due to dust and contamination.

With Pinovo’s vacuum blasting:

• Dust and debris are captured at the source.
• Parallel working is possible – traffic or operations continue nearby.
• ATEX-certified tools ensure safety in sensitive industrial areas.
• Environmental compliance is guaranteed – no grit in soil or water.

Pinovo and infrastructure maintenance

Pinovo supports infrastructure projects with:

• PiWalk™ – for large steel surfaces.
• PiPoint™ – for spot blasting on welds and joints.
• PiHab™ – for rope access on tall structures.
• PiCo Pipe™ – for associated pipelines.