Services
Surface preparation, coatings, and inspection
Epperheimer delivers the full corrosion-control sequence: prepare the surface correctly, apply the specified system, and document that it was done to specification.
Service 01
Surface Preparation
Abrasive blasting, vacuum blasting, solvent cleaning, and hand/power tool cleaning to prepare steel surfaces for specified industrial coating systems.
Methods & systems
- Abrasive Blasting & Grit Blasting
- Portable Wheelabrators (Shot/Grit)
- Vacuum Blasting (Containment)
- Grit Blast / Recovery / Recycling
- Lead & Hazardous Coating Removal
- Solvent Cleaning (SSPC-SP1)
- Hand Tool Cleaning (SSPC-SP2)
- Power Tool Cleaning (SSPC-SP3)
Typical assets
- Storage tanks
- Process vessels
- Structural steel
- Pipelines
- Barges & Marine Hulls
- Fabricated spooling
Shop vs. field
Performed in our Kenai shop with full climate and media recovery, or in the field with containment and environmental controls.
Alaska considerations
Cold-weather scheduling, dew point and humidity control, remote mobilization, and coordination with shutdown windows are planned into every scope.
Service 02
Industrial Coatings
Application of protective coatings, tank linings, epoxy, polyurethane, zinc-rich primers, thermal spray, and high-build immersion systems.
Methods & systems
- Zinc-Rich Coatings (Organic / Inorganic)
- High Performance Epoxy Coatings
- Polyurethane & Polyurea Systems
- Tank & Vessel Immersion Linings
- Intumescent Fireproofing
- Heat Resistant & High Temp Coatings
- Non-Slip & Helideck Safety Systems
- Thermal Spray / Arc Spray Coatings
Typical assets
- Tank interiors & exteriors
- Refinery process vessels
- Barges & marine steel
- Helidecks
- STP Clarifiers
Shop vs. field
Shop application for fabricated work and field application during shutdowns, turnarounds (TAR), and new construction.
Alaska considerations
Cold-weather scheduling, dew point and humidity control, remote mobilization, and coordination with shutdown windows are planned into every scope.
Service 03
Compliance & Coating Inspection
Inspection and documentation provided according to project specifications and client requirements, supported by team members with AMPP and legacy NACE credentials.
Methods & systems
- Certified AMPP/NACE QA/QC Inspectors
- Dry Film Thickness (DFT) Testing
- Surface Profile & Anchor Pattern Measurements
- Environmental Conditions Testing (Dew point, RH, Temp)
- Adhesion & Hardness Testing
- Full Specification & QA/QC Documentation Packages
Typical assets
- Any industrial or marine asset requiring verified specification compliance
Shop vs. field
Integrated QA/QC inspection support on Epperheimer projects and standalone certified coating inspection services.
Alaska considerations
Cold-weather scheduling, dew point and humidity control, remote mobilization, and coordination with shutdown windows are planned into every scope.
Frequently asked questions
Authentic Service & Field Photos
Real field and shop photos demonstrating surface preparation, abrasive grit blasting, tank linings, marine coatings, and certified AMPP inspection.
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Kenai Shop Facility, AK
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Kenai Shop Facility, AK
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Kenai Shop Facility, AK
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Kenai Shop Facility, AK
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Kenai Shop Facility, AK
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Alaska Tank Terminal Worksite
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Alaska Tank Terminal Worksite
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Alaska Tank Terminal Worksite
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