Shipyards consume vast quantities of paint which is normally supplied in 20ltr (5gal) pails as this has been the traditional method of handling and mixing for use at the point of application with standard airless spray equipment.

Large quantities of waste is produced in empty cans, lids, residue material both mixed and un-mixed and solvent for cleaning equipment.

The combined effect of this waste produces a disposal problem and recycling is an expensive and time consuming operation. Equipment requirements produce high service costs and replacement cycles.

CoverCat have helped to introduce a new process to high volume paint application in the form of Bulk Supply Coatings and Equipment. The paint is provided in large containers typically 200ltr (55gal) drums or 1000ltr (250gal) containers, both of which can be cleaned or recycled quite easily.

The equipment takes A & B component materials directly from the drums and meters and mixes the product at the correct ratio. Materials are heated to reduce viscosity and can be sprayed from multiple line and gun combinations of up to 6 sprayers for each machine.

The combined effect reduces handling and waste and provides high production application with minimal delay and accurately mixed product is provided consistently through the entire operation.

Financial savings are proven and additional benefit to the environment is a bonus.