WHAT IS 10Q?

10Q is the industry's first automated paint robot that coats storage tanks faster, safer, more reliable, with almost zero emission and more consistent quality.

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™ robot, developed in cooperation with Van der Ende Steel Protectors Group, uses cutting-edge technology that transforms the traditional method of coating large-scale industrial surfaces into a controlled semi-automatic process.

It has reached the final stages of development by fine-tuning the 10Q™ and surrounding processes in several full-scale field tests at renowned oil- and tank storage majors in the Port of Rotterdam.

​The video on the left shows how Qlayers is coating a storage tank automatically onsite in the Netherlands, July 2020.

WHY 10Q?

When comparing to the current manual coating process, our patented technology offers the following advantages:
  • Up to 50% more paint efficient 
  • No overspray 
  • Accurate layer
  • All layer thicknesses are possible 
  • Consistent automated performance  
  • Automated quality control on every position of the tank 
  • Reduce people working on heights with 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


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​TECHNOLOGY

Qlayers’ patented spray shielding system is a unique feature on the robot. It allows the operator to coat outside without risk of damage to property or the environment.
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Furthermore it allows to spray paint with a good surface quality in a windy environment, which was before thought to be impossible. Qlayers’ system guarantees good spray up to a wind force of 6 bft.
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​Qlayers' solution enables clients to have full control over every aspect of the automated painting process. Layer thickness is reported for every position of the tank.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Coating Speed 200m2/hour with 200µm epoxy
  • Crawler speed 0 – 0,3m/s 
  • Coating Coverage tank At least 50cm from obstacles 
  • Layers & Paints Min 50µm dry per layer - max 600µm dry per layer 2K protective coatings, mixing ratio from 1:1 to 1:10 
  • Control report Layer thickness per position on tank 
  • Hood Less than 1% paint outside hood (clearance of hood is +-20mm, depending per case)
  • Airless Nozzle 2K pump →Paint Flow / Spray distance / Spray width / Overlap→ Depending on paint and layer thickness requirement of client 
  • ATEX Suction system
  • Operators requirement VCA and 10Q training 
  • Tank limitations Max height of tank 30m. Minimum tank diameter 20m→Smaller diameters will be evaluated case by case.​ Needs to be space for equipment next to tank
  • Environmental limitations No rain, wind max 6 bft, min 5 degrees Celsius and max 40 degrees Celsius​ 
  • ​Maintenance Daily and weekly maintenance to be done by coating contractor. Monthly and yearly maintenance to be done by Qlayers ​​  
  • ​​Needed from client Electricity, bracket for fall arresters and electrical winch, paint ​

DELIVERY

The whole system together is delivered within the container (20ft, PSG-15 requirements) to the customer, including:
  • 10Q Crawler on its dolly
  • Cart
  • Compressor
  • Air hoses (length per client request)
  • Paint storage
  • ​​Suspension system​
  • Paint Hoses (length per client request, stored on reels)
  • Air operated 2k pump + flushing pump + communication cabinet​
  • Safety equipment​
  • Accessories 
Are you looking for automated efficient robots to paint storage tanks? ​Feel free to contact us!