Shot Blasting
Shot blasting is the quickest, most efficient and most economical way to handle large volumes of steel pieces. For these reasons, CPI utilizes a variety of systems to carry out this process.
Our Pangborn shot blaster is capable of doing a piece 75’ long, 8’ high and 4’ wide, working at 3’ per minute
Our Wheelebrator shot blaster can shot blast pieces up to 75’ in length
These shot blasting systems enable us to meet rigid delivery schedules
Our systems are semi-automated, therefore we can blast to white metal at an extremely low cost and on a production basis
CPI can handle bridge girders, trusses, columns, beams, channels, hand-rails, reinforcing bars, plates and pipe
Abrasive Hand Blasting
Few steps in the steel maintenance and restoration process are as important as blasting to remove corrosion and impurities. This is why CPI’s abrasive-blasting operations employ some of our most experienced and capable personnel.
Our indoor abrasive hand blasting room, avoiding disruptions by inclement weather
We are capable of processing steel shapes up to 105’
CPI utilizes the full range of abrasive media (Sand, Glass Bead and Slag)
We specialize in working on hard-to-reach recesses, closed areas, tanks, odd-shop pieces
Our abrasive blasting process is totally independent from our painting operations, eliminating dust problems or paint contamination
Experience includes tanks, fabricated pipe, weldments, machinery parts, gear housing boxes and machinery castings, as well as structural steel
We meet the exacting requirements of the SSPC, as well as those set by clients who must work according to government or nuclear regulations
Tumble Blasting
CPI’s tumble blasting operation is the ideal system for cleaning all types of ferrous and non-ferrous castings and small parts.
Our computer-designed equipment utilizes centrifugal force, tumbling steel shot abrasives at high velocity to blast awkward areas
We can process orders up to 2,000 tons, economically and to your exact specification
e specialize in removing paint, rust, mill scale and heat-treating scale
Our efficient, automated system provides low costs, high production and quick turnaround
Pipe fittings, valve casings, forgings and base plates are thoroughly cleaned and refurbished
Painting and Industrial Coatings
CPI offers over 56,000 square feet of enclosed painting area where constant temperature controls are maintained so that the finished job is exactly to client specifications. This combination of shop size and quality control makes it possible to do a wide variety of jobs simultaneously ensuring prompt delivery of all orders. For painting projects that require speedy turnaround, quality work, cost-control and exact tolerances, call CPI. We’re versatile and capable of meeting any requirement.
Member of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) and QP3 Shop Facility
CPI is a Class 1 Nuclear-Approved Applicator and we meet all military and SSPC requirements
We are approved by all V.O.C. Applications
CPI maintains current awareness of advancing technology and incorporates these improvements into our own processes.
The scale of our operation and the employment of experienced and trained painters enables us to handle any job
Our temperature-controlled departments permit us to quick-dry when specified, up to 100 degrees
We can control heat, dust and humidity, eliminating “down” time on any project and quality control is rigorously maintained
Reputable paint shop capable and competent in the use of multiple component paint systems
We apply Inorganic/Organic Zincs, Epoxies, Coal Tar Epoxies, Urethanes, Enamels, Alkyds and Standard Shop Primers, according to specification and we employ the most modern instruments to ensure coatings are in total conformance with requirements
We maintain a record of coating certification and documentation is preserved
Processed material is packaged to protect coatings during shipping, this ensures the finished material arrives to the site in total adherence to the specifications
Industries we serve include nuclear, food and drug, immersion service and marine, as well as the total spectrum of commercial clients