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Case study 01

Franna MAC-25 pick & carry crane

A 25 tonne pick and carry crane taken from failed coatings and decades of wear back to factory presentation, then returned to service.

Job data
AssetFranna MAC-25 pick and carry crane, 25 tonne capacity
Condition on arrivalFailed coatings, corrosion through guards, general wear across body and running gear
ServicesAbrasive blasting, protective coatings, component detailing
PreparationStripped to sound substrate, profiled and keyed to specification
System appliedHigh build protective primer with two pack topcoat, applied within the recoat window
Detail workHi-vis rails, anti-slip step treads, lighting, plate and decals reinstated
OutcomeMachine returned to service presenting to inspection standard, not just to photograph well
Reference

Client name and a contactable referee for this job are available on request at quotation or tender stage.

Scope of works

What was done

  • Machine assessed and photographed on arrival, scope agreed before any work commenced
  • Guards, panels and removable components stripped off for separate treatment
  • Failed coatings, corrosion and contamination removed back to sound, bare substrate
  • Surface profiled and keyed to the grade the coating system required
  • High build protective primer applied inside the manufacturer recoat window
  • Two pack topcoat laid down panel by panel for even colour and sharp lines
  • Boom livery, hi-vis rails and anti-slip step treads reinstated
  • Lighting, number plate and decals refitted
  • Components including wheels, steps and housings finished to match
  • Machine reassembled, checked and released back to service
Comparison

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Both images are the same machine. Left is mid works with the guard removed, right is the finished result. Drag the handle across.

Franna MAC-25 crane with guard removed during works Franna MAC-25 crane finished in two pack topcoat
In progress Finished
Gallery

On the job

Front quarter · finished
Front quarter · finished
Tail · lights and plate
Tail · lights and plate
Radiator housing · finished
Radiator housing · finished
Deck · running gear
Deck · running gear
Guard removed · in progress
Guard removed · in progress
Under cover · on completion
Under cover · on completion