Case Studies

In a recent project, Norpoint was tasked with the external abrasive blasting and coating of 17 High Pressure MLBV (Main Line Block Valve) assemblies for a gas transmission line. The scope of work required the valves, sized at NPS 36" and 48", to be processed during the winter months. A significant challenge of this project was the sheer size and weight of the assemblies, with some exceeding 70,000 lbs.

The Owner Client required 5 new tanks to be built. Traditional dry blasting methods would create significant dust, posing a risk to neighboring trades and requiring extensive, costly containment systems and scaffolding. The client needed a solution that would minimize disruption, enhance safety, and be cost-effective.