This cyclone dust collector was still working, but its paint was chalked and rust had started to show. The owners decided to recoat it before the steel got worse.
Why Recoat a Dust Collector?
Paint protects the steel shell. Once it fails, rust can pit the metal and eventually leave holes that leak air and hurt the collector’s suction. It’s easier to recoat a sound tank than repair a corroded one.
Blasted to Bare Steel — On-Site
This tank wasn’t going to a shop, so we brought the blasting rig to it. We stripped the shell, cone, legs, ladder, cage, and top platform to bare steel. That removed the failing paint and surface rust and left a profile for the new coating to grip.
Sealed Up and Back to Work
We recoated the vessel and structure in white, then finished the ladder, cage, and platform in safety yellow. The tank stayed in place for the whole job.
