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1. AUSTRALIAN ENVIROBLAST PTY LTD (AEB)
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About us
Australian Enviroblast was founded in 2009 by Mark
Chiappin with the aim of introducing environmentally-
friendly abrasive blasting services to Australia.
Using the revolutionary and technologically-advanced
Quill Falcon Precision Dustless Kwikblast System,
the Australian Enviroblast team of trained and skilled
operators is able to remove a wide range of coatings,
corrosion and residues from all types of structures,
locations and equipment, while leaving surfaces clean,
contaminant free and thoroughly prepared for re-coating.
We have vast experience of jobs both large and small.
With a fleet of mobile equipment, Australian Enviroblast is
able to carry out on-site abrasive blasting and industrial
coating, and offers efficient, flexible and cost-effective
solutions that deliver outstanding results on both large-
scale and more intricate, delicate jobs. Furthermore, the
Quill Falcon Precision Dustless Kwikblast® System is
extremely safe and requires no encapsulation, meaning
that other trades can carry out work at the same time,
saving both time and money.
Australian Enviroblast is licensed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and adheres to its high standards of
environmental safety with regards to air quality, noise,
water quality and waste management. The company
has won contracts in both the public and private sectors,
including markets such as oil, gas, shipping, construction
and the highways.

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01 Flexible onsite service
Our flexible on-site abrasive blasting and
industrial coating application means that we
are able to meet the needs of customers
across Adelaide and throughout Australia.
Our large fleet of equipment allows us
the versatility to mobilise to multiple sites
anywhere at short notice in order to meet
the demands of any project large or small,
domestic, commercial, industrial or marine.
02 Environmentally-friendly
Wet abrasive blasting is a safe, environmen-
tally-friendly and cost effective way of removing
rust, grease, paint, stains, and other types of
coatings, corrosion and residue from almost
any type of surface. It is also an effective
means of smoothing, roughing up, or reshaping
different types of surfaces and structures, and
can also be used to create decorative finishes
on concrete.
03 Range of services
We possess the appropriate accreditation,
quality systems and insurance to be able to
provide dustless abrasive blasting and indus-
trial coating services across a range of indus-
tries and sectors:
• marine (naval, commercial, barges,
fishing industry, private and pleasure
vessels)
• WWTP (waste water treatment plants
and desalination plants)
• transport and infrastructure (bridges and
wharves, building restoration)
• energy and resources (mining
equipment, flares, storage tanks)
• line removal, concrete repair and
exposing aggregate (non-skid, timber,
fibreglass, aluminium)
• construction and restorations
Key services

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Marine abrasive blasting services
Naval, commercial, barges, fishing Industry vessels and private vessels
Australian Enviroblast is a specialist in abrasive blasting and protective coatings for all types of marine
vessels, structures and equipment. Wet abrasive blasting has proven itself to be the most effective cost-
efficient means of removing contaminants and marine build up from ships, boats and yachts of all types,
as well as all kinds of marine-based structures, machinery and equipment.
Using the Quill Falcon Kwikblast System, abrasive blasting is able successfully to remove all of the
following from boats hulls and decking, and marine machinery and structures:
oil
grease
corrosion
soluble salts
chloride
sulphates
chemicals
old coatings
old paint layers
algae
barnacles
grime and dirt
rust
paint
bitumen
mill scale
surface contaminants

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The effective removal of corrosion, especially rust,
from the hull, propellor, motor and other surfaces
of boats and ships is essential to preserving their
longevity and effectiveness. Wet abrasive blasting
enables affected surfaces to be stripped back to a
corrosion-free base that can then be protectively
coated. Proper preparation before protective
coating takes place is vital because it has a
greater effect on the performance and reliability
of the coating more than any other factor. If the
preparation of a surface for coating is poor, the
ultimate performance of that coating will likewise
be poor.
The Quill Falcon Kwikblast System creates
surfaces on which coatings can be successfully
applied, which contributes significantly to the
longevity and quality of these coatings. Abrasive
blasting profiles the surface area in such a way
that the coating is able effectively to anchor itself
to the small peaks and valleys of the blasted
surface and thus adheres better.
At Australian Enviroblast, our abrasive blasting services have successfully been employed on steel
warships, submarines and destroyers, fibreglass mine sweepers, wooden fishing boats, aluminium
research vessels, oil containers, LNG vessels and cargo ships.
Abrasive blasting can be used for:
fabric maintenance
repainting programmes
cleaning debris from ballast tanks
cleaning debris from surfaces prior to welding
removing coatings prior to NDT preparation
cleaning debris from cable trays
removing sea growth from steel structures
cleaning debris from decking

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Building restoration and renovation
Heritage, industrial, commercial, retail and domestic buildings
Abrasive blasting can be used
for a variety of purposes in
the restoration and renovation
of all types of buildings and
structures, including domestic
and commercial premises as
well as all types of industrial
and manufacturing spaces.
Using the Quill Falcon
Kwikblast Dustless Blasting
System, our abrasive blasting
services are especially effective
at removing paint from all types
of surfaces, including brick,
concrete, timber, ceramic tiles,
sandstone, bluestone and
limestone, and the walls and
floors of all kinds of domestic,
commercial, retail and industrial
buildings.
Stripping away old, existing
layers of paint is vital before
repainting, as it cleans away all
residual paint layers leaving an
extremely smooth, even finish
that is the ideal preparation
for repainting. Likewise,
abrasive blasting strips away
oil and mould stains, residue
and corrosion from all types
of stone and brickwork and
restores all types of surfaces to
pristine condition.

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01 Fire and Flood
Repair
Properties that have been
damaged by fire and flood can
benefit from wet abrasive blasting
as part of their remediation.
Less labour-intensive and
without involving any chemicals,
damaged interiors and exteriors
can be restored to a state where
restoration and renovation
can take place. Wet abrasive
blasting can remove soot, mould,
odours and stains, and profiles
surfaces so that they are ready
for repainting, plastering or
rendering.
02 Timber Surfaces
and Structures
Although it is powerful and fast-
working, wet abrasive blasting
is also extremely gentle and so
can be used on soft surfaces and
delicate materials. This includes
wood and timber, enabling
stains, mould, paint and graffiti
to be removed from all kinds of
wooden structures and surfaces.
03 Walkways, Tiles
and Car Parks
Our flexible on-site wet abrasive
blasting is an effective means
of cleaning mould, grease, oil
and other slippery deposits
from paths, walkways, car parks
and driveways in commercial
environments. In addition,
concrete aggregate can be
exposed by abrasive blasting to
create non-slip surfaces and is
perfect for use in public spaces
such as shopping centres,
schools, industrial parks, and
commercial premises. Non-slip
surfaces can be created by wet
abrasive blasting in a variety of
materials and surfaces, including
concrete, tiles and pavers.
04 Heritage
Restorations
Heritage buildings located
within high-density areas are
particularly prone to suffering
from traffic and environmental
pollution and degradation.
Sandstone and bluestone,
historically the stones used in the
majority of Adelaide buildings,
can become severely discoloured
and this leads not only to a
deterioration in appearance but
also to the overall integrity of the
stone as result of decay.
However, wet abrasive blasting
using the Quill Falcon Kwikblast
Dustless Blasting System means
that years of soot, grime and
fumes build up can be removed
quickly but without causing any
damage to the surface. More
gentle than sandblasting and
other types of high pressure
cleaning, abrasive blasting is
ideal for use on softer stones like
sandstone, bluestone limestone
and masonry.

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Industrial wet abrasive blasting services
Industrial, manufacturing and mining equipment, machinery and structures
Abrasive blasting using the Quill Falcon Kwikblast Dustless Blasting System is the ideal process for
prolonging the life and performance of a wide range of industrial and mining equipment, machinery
and structures. It reduces the effects of corrosion and other forms of abrasion, caused by operating
in extreme heat conditions, excessive wear and tear, and exposure to chemicals and other corrosive
materials. Abrasive blasting enables affected surfaces to be effectively and efficiently stripped back to a
corrosion free base that can then be protectively coated.
We combine our wet abrasive blasting services with industrial coating application, which means that
industrial machinery and equipment is protected in harsh conditions and can continue to function
effectively and efficiently, reducing downtime as well as the need for costly repairs and replacement.

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At Australian Enviroblast (AEB), we offer onsite abrasive blasting and industrial coating services that
include full encapsulation and waste disposal so that the work of other trades onsite is able to continue,
while our accreditation by the EPA also means that we are able to operate in environmentally-sensitive
areas.
We are able to tackle jobs of all sizes, from delicate or intricate machinery, to large storage tanks, to
earthmoving and mining equipment, and our experience and expertise means that we can guarantee
completing all work to your satisfaction and specifications.
Our dustless abrasive blasting services can be used to clean and preserve a large range of machinery,
equipment and structures, including:
plant and equipment
buildings and bridges
storage tanks
process tanks
flare towers and tanks
industrial and mining machinery
earthmoving equipment
excavators, dozers and wheel loaders
dump trucks and trailers
pipelines
any type of steel, brick or concrete surface
farming machinery and equipment

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Protective coating services
Marine, industrial, manufacturing and mining equipment
Corrosion-resistant surface treatments are
essential to extending the life of metal machinery
and equipment in environments where corrosion is
a constant threat, be it from extreme temperatures,
moisture, chemicals or salt spray. Effectively
treating metal surfaces in this way gives them far
greater protection against the weather and other
dangers.
At Australian Enviroblast (AEB), we specialise in
the application of industrial coatings that protect
treated surfaces, components and equipment
from the effects of corrosion and other forms of
degradation, and we are able to use and apply a
wide variety of coatings to meet your needs and
the demands of the work environment.

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Industrial coatings improve both the appearance and longevity of equipment
and machinery in harsh environments, and in conjunction with our wet abrasive
blasting services, provide comprehensive protection against corrosion,
abrasion and the impact of chemicals and weather for all types of structures
and materials, particularly steel structures, components and machines.
Wet abrasive blasting with the Quill Falcon Kwikblast Dustless Blasting System
means that surfaces are prepared and profiled so that newly-applied protective
coatings can be at their most effective, adhering better for longer. Any coating
will ultimately fail if the surface is not properly treated and prepared, and so wet
abrasive blasting makes sure that coatings stay in place and offer protection for
valuable plant and machinery.

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Accreditations
Environmental
Protection Agency
(EPA) certified
Painting Contractor
Certification Program
(PCCP) accredited
Business SA/Chamber
of Commerce and
Industry in South
Australia
Denso approved
applicator
Akzo Nobel/
International coatings
approved applicator
Valspar approved
applicator
PPG approved
applicator
Jotun approved
applicator

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Abrasive blasting case study
Noble Pearl, Adelaide
The Noble Pearl, a 25.61m fishing boat, is one of fifteen vessels owned and operated by Raptis. It was
up for its two-year survey, which involved wet abrasive blasting and re-coating both above and below the
water line.
The first step was to give the entire boat a pressure wash and to clean it up below the water line. We
then undertook spot abrasive blasting in places, which involves feathering over a particular spot to clean
out the rust. This was followed by sweep blasting, where we wave over the entire surface.
Following abrasive blasting, we then applied new coatings to the boat. The first layer was high-build
epoxy everywhere both above and below the water line. We then applied a polyurethane top coat above
the water line, while below the water line received a tie coat. This was then followed by two coats of anti-
foul paint. In this process, we use two-pack industrial marine coatings. We then completed the job by
painting in the draft and plimsoll marks.
Overall, the job took us about 12 days to complete, with 3 - 4 workers on site at any one time. All of the
workforce at AEB are blaster-painters who have their EWP and confined spaces tickets.

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Wet abrasive blasting is so effective on this
type of job, and is preferred over conventional
dry sandblasting or grit blasting, because very
little dust is produced, and so other trades in
the immediate vicinity are not prevented from
working. With wet abrasive blasting, all the media
falls within a 3 - 5m radius; with conventional
dry blasting or media blasting, the media can
sometimes fall as far as 20m away.
In addition, wet abrasive blasting uses half the
media of conventional dry sandblasting. It also
removes salts and chlorides from a ships’s
surface and hull more effectively, which means
that anti-fouling paints and marine industrial
coatings adhere to the surface better and so last
longer.
Water in the job was used at the rate of 0.5 litres
per minute, so in a day’s blasting we would expect
to use between 200 - 250 litres.
The process for cleaning a boat like the Noble
Pearl is also different when you utilise wet
abrasive blasting as opposed to dry grit blasting.
Dry blasting would involve washing the boat with
water, dry blasting, and then washing again.
With wet abrasive blasting, the ship is blasted
first, followed by a pressure wash, then marine
industrial coatings are applied.
This means that the surface is cleaner with
salts and chloride having been removed more
effectively, saving time and money in the process.
This also means that coatings and anti-foul paint
adhere better and so do a more effective job for
longer.

24. AustralianEnviroblastPtyLtd
info@australianenviroblast.com.au
www.australianenviroblast.com.au
tel:0458455668