The use of robotics in sandblasting is a growing trend within the truck and trailer manufacturing industry. Robotic blasting systems improve profits, boost productivity, and enhance employee safety more than any other recent advancement in the field. These systems are easy to operate, highly customizable, and can even be switched to complete manual blasting if needed.

If you’re considering robotic integration in the future, you can design a “robot-ready” blast room. This allows for future scalability, enabling you to automate abrasive blasting processes as your product lines grow, with the simple installation of a robotic blasting system.

• • Addressing Industry Challenges: Outdated Equipment

    Outdated equipment is a significant hurdle in the road transport industry. To enhance the output and reduce costs in your blast and paint facility, automated surface preparation systems are highly recommended. If you’re dealing with high blaster employee turnover or safety concerns, robotic manipulator arms or wall-mounted/gantry-mounted blasting machinery can automate your blasting processes. These systems provide consistent performance, improve safety, and cut down on labor costs. 

• • Why Blast and Paint a Trailer?

    In harsh road transport environments, an impenetrable coating is essential to protect a steel trailer from corrosion. These high-value assets, when in service, generate significant income, and when out of service, result in losses in both income and productivity, ultimately impacting profits. Abrasive blasting is the key to ensuring the surface is ready for coating, extending the service life of the finish and safeguarding your equipment. 

    A clean surface is the first step in achieving a quality, durable finish on heavy transport equipment, trucks, or trailers. Abrasive blasting effectively removes dirt, dust, imperfections, and unwanted contaminants from the surface, ensuring it is properly prepared for coating.  

• • Labor Shortages 

    The current labor shortage is significantly impacting the ability to produce consistent results and meet deadlines in the truck and trailer manufacturing industry. Blasting is physically demanding, requiring flexibility to maneuver into tight spaces, which makes it difficult to attract new recruits for the role. Staff turnover is a costly and time-consuming issue for many companies in the industry.