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International Paper - Riegelwood PlantRiegelwood, NC

For this project, a 5,000,000 gallon tank (60’ high x 120’ diameter) was to be cleaned and restored, with a protective coating applied to the exterior. The tank is located in International Paper’s Reigelwood Plant, a large scale industrial paper pulping plant*.

Project Overview

For this project, Saffo Contractors prepped, abrasive blasted, pressure washed, and applied protective coating to the tank. Blasting was done to an SP6 commercial grade and paint applied included 3 coats of Carboline paint: zinc epoxy primer, epoxy-polyamide intermediate, and a polyurethane finish coat conforming with the industrial standards as described by International Paper.

Services Performed

Saffo crews removed over 12” of pulp waste coverage from the top of the tank.

Extensive Cleanup

Side View of Tank

Pre-Blast Detail

Post-Blast Detail

Blast Comparison

Pressure Washing

Scissor Lift Pressure Washing

Intermediate Coating Applied

Finish Coat Application

Before

After

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