5 Benefits of Tank and Equipment Painting

August 3, 2020

If you are a plant manager or supervisor, there are plenty of tasks for you to handle on any given day. With all of the plates that you have spinning, chances are that the paint job on your machines is the last thing on your mind. 

What you may not have realized, however, is that tank and equipment painting can do a lot more than change your machines from gray to blue. Here, we will explore the variety of benefits provided by hiring industrial painting services for tanks and equipment in your plant. 

Beneficial Equipment Painting Examples

Regular Inspection

Regular and thorough inspection of all your manufacturing assets is crucial for maintaining their long lifecycle. It can be easy to forget about this necessary process with all of the different operations under your supervision. 

Especially if COVID-19 restrictions have complicated your daily operations, close inspections of tanks may not be your top priority. Your teams are most likely hard at work ensuring that you remain in compliance with COVID restrictions and keeping one another safe. 

This is precisely why painting services can be so beneficial. Painting services will not only add a fresh coat of paint to your assets, but will also present the opportunity for a fresh set of eyes to inspect your machines for damage and catch degradation.   

Sealing Corrosion

Whether it is rust, crumbling paint, or other damage, any kind of corrosion is going to be detrimental to the health and safety of your machines and equipment. 

One of the best ways to prevent that is through painting services. In addition to managing the issue of chipping paint, the protective coatings provided by painting creates a seal that helps to patch up corrosion and prevent it from spreading. 

Increasing Efficiency

Every savvy employer is looking for ways to save money and maximize output. This can be a serious challenge if you have outdated machines that are bogged down by damage and rust. 

The services provided through tank and equipment painting give your assets a necessary inspection and help to do away with pesky corrosion. Eliminating corrosion helps your machines to run smoothly and safely, keeping them functioning at top efficiency.  

Saving Money

As mentioned above, painting services can be a great way to increase efficiency and keep your machines operating at their top capacity. 

It may be tempting to cut corners and save painting services for a later date to avoid the cost of hiring a technician. However, what you may not realize is that the efficiency trade-off can end up saving you money in the long run, in addition to increasing your productivity. As an added bonus, you might even end up reducing your carbon footprint by increasing your efficiency!

Aesthetic Improvements

As you might have assumed, one of the most significant benefits of tank and equipment painting is the aesthetic improvement.

In the manufacturing sector, visual beauty is usually pretty low on the list of priorities, but a wise plant manager knows that every detail should be accounted for to ensure that you keep a professional environment, from the way your machines run to the way they look. 

Trust the ELCO Difference

When you choose to hire painting services for manufacturing, it is vital that you hire the right company to complete your next project and protect your assets for the long haul. 

The experienced professionals at ELCO Painting operate directly out of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, so they are uniquely qualified to serve the needs of those directly in their community.  

Whether your next home renovation project is cabinet refinishing or you need a home painting service cost estimate, ELCO Painting is the perfect choice for painting companies in RI and Southeastern Massachusetts. Let our experienced carpentry professionals meet your home’s unique needs and help bring your design dreams to life. 

Give us a call (401-295-2201) or contact us online today to see how the ELCO Painting difference can work for you.

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