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Case study 03

Heavy haul trailer chassis

Chassis and running gear blasted back from heavy contamination and long term corrosion, then coated. The part of the job nobody photographs and everybody relies on.

Job data
AssetHeavy haul trailer — chassis and running gear, internal reference 251371R
Condition on arrivalHeavy contamination, long term corrosion, coating failure across chassis members
ServicesAbrasive blasting, protective coatings
PreparationBlasted back to sound bare substrate across chassis, members and running gear
System appliedProtective primer and industrial topcoat suited to road and weather exposure
Why it mattersChassis corrosion is a structural and compliance issue, not a cosmetic one
OutcomeChassis returned to protected condition with a recorded preparation grade
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

  • Chassis and running gear assessed, contamination and corrosion extent recorded
  • Heavy contamination and failed coating removed back to sound substrate
  • Corroded areas worked back and profiled to the required grade
  • Prepared steel primed inside the recoat window
  • Industrial topcoat applied for road, weather and wash-down exposure
  • Running gear and hard to reach members addressed rather than skipped
  • Preparation grade and system recorded for the client file
Gallery

On the job

Chassis · stripped back
Chassis · stripped back
Members · in prep
Members · in prep
Running gear · detail
Running gear · detail