Magnetic Robot Crawlers

The robotic solution for paint stripping and cleaning

VertiDrive is world's leading manufacturer of Magnetic Robot Crawlers for washing, grit-blasting, sand-blasting, hydro blasting, UHP paint stripping etc. The technology delivers significant cost reduction in comparison to manual blasting for both maintenance contractor and asset owner.

Pro/con

Increased production rate over traditional (manual) blasting up to 40m² - 70m² an hour

Ergonomic operation, reduced operator fatigue, robots can run without any problem up to 23 hours a day

Consistent, high quality surface profile

Eliminates requirement for working at height (no scaffolding, cherry pickers, lift, etc.)

Waterblasting, no abrasives, no dust, no abrasives recycling

No collection / recycling of abrasives required

Polluted water is collected and ready for filtering / recycling

Only for use of steel surfaces

Specification

Areas of Application Designed for use on vertical and overhead steel surfaces.

ATEX certified Upon request our M3 and M4 robots can be delivered with certification for ATEX Zone II.

Blasting media Water, garnet, glass, non-ferrous slag, dry ice, etc.

Capabilities Climbing vertical and overhead surfaces; ultra high pressure water jetting; high pressure washing; abrasive blasting.

Maintenance Low cost and easy maintenance, full support from manufacturer and/or distributor.

Modular design Possibility to convert our M3 robot into an M4 robot with conversion kit | Compact and lightweight modules for transfer through manhole

Preparation Consistent, high quality surface preparation to Sa 3 / WJ-1.

Return on Investment Up to: 8 times faster than manual work | 92% cost reduction | 8 times more efficient

Usability Handheld (wireless) remote control for electric controlled robot, or compact and ergonomic control box for pneumatic (ATEX) robot.

Working at height Up to 30 meter.

Relative business impact

CO2 footprint reduction:

1/10

Cost reduction:

3/10

Production:

3/10

Safety improvement: