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When it comes to the maintenance and protection of steel surfaces against corrosion, precision and coating quality are essential. ​Current manual application methods such as spray coating or application by rollers have shown many drawbacks as they are laborious, time-consuming and hazardous for people and the environment.
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Coating storage tanks & ships with an automated solution

Qlayers put years of development into the latest 10Q robot which uses  cutting-edge technology that transforms  the  traditional method of  coating  large-scale industrial surfaces into a fully controlled, efficient, and safe process.

The 10Q™ is the industry's first automated paint robot that coats the large-scale steel surfaces faster, more reliable, with almost zero emission and more consistent quality.

About Our Technology

​Development and test pilots

​In late 2019, Qlayers started with the concept development of the 10Q painting robot which aims to automate the process of coating storage tanks.  Since then the robot has been optimized and deployed in a number test pilot projects in the Netherlands. ​

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Qlayers' 10Q robot has been deployed in several full-scale field tests at renowned oil- and tank storage majors in the port of Rotterdam. 
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 Port of Rotterdam, July 2020

Maasvlakte Olie Terminal, September 2020

We offer you all the advantages that automation brings and more

The 10Q robot is specifically designed to generate the most value for storage tank asset owners and coating companies​​​​. Our technology enables clients to have full control over every aspect of the automated painting process.

• Significant paint savings 
• No overspray 
• Accurate layer
• All layer thicknesses are possible 
• Consistent automated performance  
• Automated quality control on every position of the tank 
• Reduce people working at heights by 85% 
• Environmentally friendly process

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A semi autonomous robot with a cutting edge technology
Able to coat any storage tanks on any location!

Coating Speed   200m2/hour with 200µm epoxy
Crawler speed   0 – 0,3m/s

The patented spray shielding system advantages include:
✓Less than 1% over spray outside the hood

✓Transfer efficiency up to 90%
✓Guaranteed good spray up to a wind force of 4bft

The advanced sensors package and control system enables clients to:
✓Operate 10Q robot easily
✓Have full control over the layer thickness

✓Get report on layer thickness on every position

10Q robot makes the coating process:
✓Fast and consistent
✓Fully automated and highly efficient

✓Environmentally friendly without any overspray
✓Highly safe by reducing people working on heights
with 85%

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Are you looking for an automated reliable system to paint storage tanks or ships?
We have the right solution for you.

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10Q Robot- General Specifications

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​Speed      

Coating speed      200m2/hour with 200µm epoxy
Crawler speed      0 – 0,3m/s 

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Coating coverage

​80%. At least 80cm from obstacles 

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​Layers & Paints ​

Min 75µm dry per layer – max 900µm dry per layer, 2K protective coatings, mixing ratio from 1:1 to 1:10 

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​Control report ​      

Layer thickness per position on tank ​

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Hood  ​

Less than 1% paint outside hood (clearance of hood is +-20mm) 

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​Atomization system ​     

This system consists out of a 2K pump. Max static pressure: 530 bar. ​

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Coating method ​

Depending on paint and layer thickness requirement of client the spay head settings and coating method (required overlap) can be determined.  

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​ATEX ​

Suction system and paint system is EX certified ​

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Needed from client ​  ​

• 380V/15kW
  
• ​Bracket for fall arresters and electrical winch 
  
• Paint 
  
• Optional: compressed air at 10 bars 

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Limitations

Tank limitations     

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Environmental limitations ​

Max height of tank 30m. Minimum tank diameter 20m→Smaller diameters will be evaluated case by case. There needs to be space for equipment next to tank 

No rain, wind max 4bft

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​Operators' requirement ​

10Q training and safety certificates required by the terminal ​

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​Maintenance

Daily and weekly maintenance to be done by client. 
​Monthly and yearly maintenance to be done by Qlayers 

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Do you want to order a Qrobot? Here is what you need to know. ​

​Contract and services  

We continuously upgrade and optimize our robots based on customer's feedback. Therefore, our robots are in constant development state. ​Qlayers' 10Q robots are leased to coating contractors and distributors using one-year contracts, including service. 

Our service package includes training of operators for the purposes of daily operations and maintenance, half-yearly preventive maintenance, remote support (by email and phone within normal business hours), on-site support, consumables and spares, safety-critical software and hardware updates. 

Delivery

We deliver the 10Q robot and the entire system in a new drivable trailer set up to the customers. The trailer fits within a 20ft container for overseas transport. 

Qlayers is open for distribution partnerships, where the distributor provides first-line, local service. 
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Let's work together

​Safety is of paramount importance for the coating contractors working on industrial sites due to the dangerous nature of the job. Coating enormous assets such as storage tanks and huge wind turbine blades with conventional methods require people working at dangerous heights, on the suspended platforms or scaffolding. This working condition puts the coating personnel at great risk of falling that can lead to injuries or fatalities. 

Furthermore, coating personnel are consistently in close contact with chemicals and paint fumes that can take a toll on their health. Exposure to VOCs that are found in anti-corrosion coatings, in long term can cause chronic health issues due to the paint toxicity and consequently,  work absence due to illnesses. ​

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Our technology changes people's lives by offering an innovative coating solution that ensures workers' safety and minimizes potential workplace health hazards. ​

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Keeping employees off the dangerous Scaffolding 
 
Our innovative technology contributes to workplace safety by reducing the number of people required to work on heights by 85%. Qlayers’ 10Q painting robots can be operated from a safe distance on the grounds by using a user-friendly controller module and the touch of a button. 
 
Enhancing workers health and well-being 
 
Our technology can significantly improve the working environment for workers in the coating industry Qlayers designed a patented print head that prevents the sprayed paint particles from being released into the air and therefore minimizing the exposure to paint fumes. 
Eliminating the overspray not only contributes to the workers' health but also making the coating process more environmentally friendly. 

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Qlayers offers you an efficient coating solution while keeping safety of people and planet in mind.
​For more information, please contact us.