Surface Preparation & Coating

Sand blasting — clean to the metal.

Abrasive blast cleaning of steel, fabrications and concrete to the specified cleanliness and profile, preparing surfaces for painting, coating and corrosion prevention.

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Service overview

Controlled blast cleaning for durable coatings.

GCS provides abrasive blast cleaning for new fabrication and maintenance, removing mill scale, rust and old coatings to a controlled standard. We use appropriate media and containment and verify the prepared surface before handover to coating.

Scope of work

What we cover.

The complete range of activities included in this service line.

New Fabrication

Mill-scale removal on new steel

Maintenance Blasting

Old-coating and rust removal

Concrete Prep

Surface roughening of concrete

Media Selection

Garnet and other approved media

Containment

Dust and media containment

Inspection

Cleanliness and profile verification

Features & benefits

Why operators choose GCS.

Independent

Third-party reporting recognised by EPC and O&G majors in Oman.

Accredited

LEEA Full Member, ISO 17020 and ISO 17025 accredited delivery.

Fast mobilisation

Typically within 2 working days across Muscat, Sohar and Duqm.

Traceable records

Photographic reports and certificates issued within 5 working days.

Industry applications

Where this service is deployed.

Sand Blasting Services supports asset integrity and statutory compliance across Oman’s heavy industry.

Oil & GasPetrochemicalRefiningPower GenerationWater & DesalinationFertiliserEPC ContractorsStorage Terminals
Standards & compliance

Frameworks we work to.

Every report references the applicable code so your QA, client and insurer can audit decisions back to source.

SSPC-SPISO 8501-1ISO 8503NACE No.AMPP
Service process

How the job runs.

A repeatable, auditable sequence from enquiry to certificate.

Stage 01

Surface survey

Existing condition, chlorides and profile assessed; specification confirmed.

Stage 02

Preparation

Blast or mechanical preparation to the specified cleanliness and profile.

Stage 03

Application

Coating applied within the data-sheet window for film thickness and conditions.

Stage 04

Inspection

WFT/DFT, holiday and adhesion checks at each coat against the spec.

Stage 05

Sign-off

Coating record and certificate issued with batch traceability.

Equipment & technology

Tools of the trade.

Calibrated, traceable instruments operated by qualified technicians — every tool carries a current calibration certificate.

Blast pots & nozzlesAirless spray rigsDFT / WFT gaugesHoliday detectorsSurface profile gaugesDew-point meters
Frequently asked

Questions our clients ask most often.

Do you use silica sand?+

For health and quality reasons we use approved low-silica abrasives such as garnet rather than free-silica sand wherever specifications and HSE rules require, with appropriate respiratory and containment controls.

Can you blast on-site and in the workshop?+

Yes. We provide both workshop blasting for fabricated items and on-site blasting with containment for installed structures and maintenance work.

What certification do you issue?+

A formal report with photographs and findings plus a Certificate of Conformity citing the specific clause references. Hard-copy and electronic certificates are available, and records are retained for audit.

How quickly can GCS mobilise sand blasting in Oman?+

For routine work in Muscat, Sohar or Duqm, mobilisation is typically within 2 working days. Emergency and field jobs can be mobilised same-day, with reports issued within 5 working days.

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