As a supplier of hazardous area Blastrac systems to the oil and gas industry, we offer the most effective method of carrying out surface preparation of walkways, laydown areas, modules, and helidecks.
We also provide the marine industry with specialist surface preparation for vessels in shipyards using Blastrac and VertiDrive robotic cleaning - utilising UHP and HP jetting units. This niche equipment range allows BME to efficiently carry out surface preparation to any part of your vessel including, but not limited to hull; top sides; passenger decks; car decks; walkways; and tanks.
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By using innovative methods, we can operate faster and with fewer people, avoiding all clean-up time associated with conventional style shot blasting, you’ll find that the productivity of your surface preparation is vastly increased while improving site safety and environmental impact at the same time.
Small team – 1 BLASTRAC operator per system. 4 in total for a full prep and paint team typical for helidecks. Reduced POB and reduced equipment footprint. All BLASTRAC operatives also have full painting skills to allow assistance to the paint team
Increased productivity – Unit can achieve between 5m2/hr – 25m2/hr.
Safe - Suitable for use in hazardous Zone II areas due to low impact energy readings. Removes manual handling and HAVS issues as unit operated using small joystick controls
Closed circuit system recycles shot media and collects dust and grit, eliminating waste and removing time consuming clean-up. No environmental impact.
No SIMOPS issues - several trades can work in close proximity as there is no large spread of equipment, no large scaffolding / canopy so no congestion occurs.
Single power supply - no need for air compressor or refuelling and the unit ties into the platform shutdown system
Quality is controlled – once the standard is set it can be achieved time after time
| BME Method | Conventional blasting | |
|---|---|---|
| Team size | Up to 4 | 6-10 |
| Laydown area required | Small area | Large area |
| Habitat | No | Yes |
| Clean up | Minimal | Significant |
| Environmental impact | Zero | Significant |
| Safety risk | Minimal | Very high |
| Time to prepare and paint typical 500m2 deck | Under 7 days | 14 plus days |
Purchased by BME Group in 2015, Nitech has now been designing and manufacturing lighting solutions for over 40 years. The business was relocated to Aberdeen and the R&D department spent 3 years designing the innovative Zone I product range.
As the OEM of the product, in full control of the build and the aftermarket service, we can offer a best-in-class solution. As a UK manufacturer, we minimise your carbon footprint and eliminate any customs and import duties.
BME Group opened its hydraulic and hose assembly division in 2019, located in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. With workshops and pressure test bays the facility can provide fast reaction services to local industries and the mobile van service can manufacture on-site at your location. The business owns its own hose management and tagging system and a calibrated HAVS monitoring system which can provide you with HAVS certification for your tools. We carry a wide range of hoses and fittings to meet most clients’ needs.
