What is Pinovo’s Clean Blasting Technology?
Pinovo AS, a Norwegian CleanTech company, has developed, patented, and commercialised an innovative sand blasting technology known as Clean Blasting. This technology is a game-changer in surface preparation — it’s cleaner, safer, circular, and more cost-efficient than traditional methods. Essentially, it stops paint microplastic emissions dead in their tracks and reduces life cycle CO₂ emissions by over 60% compared to the old, dirty ways of maintaining steel structures. The technology is designed for dust-free abrasive vacuum blasting of industrial and marine surfaces, delivering superior surface quality without compromising environmental safety.
Main Benefits of Pinovo’s Clean Blasting
Pinovo’s Clean Blasting technology brings a host of impressive benefits, including:
- No dust and zero paint microplastic emissions — protecting the environment and oceans.
- Superior surface quality that ensures long-lasting protection.
- ATEX certification (zone 1), meaning it’s safe to use in explosive atmospheres.
- Recycling of grit blasting media, which lowers CO₂ emissions and supports circular economy principles.
- Much better working conditions for operators — the system is dust-free, low-noise, vibration-free, and safer overall.
- Cost-effective alternative to traditional open grit blasting, especially for spot work.
Robotics Integration with Remotion AS
Since 2017, Pinovo has partnered with Norwegian robotics provider Remotion AS to bring automation into surface treatment. Remotion’s robotic systems, tailored for offshore and onshore industries, integrate Pinovo’s Clean Blasting technology as a core component of their “RoboCoat” solution. This system cleans, blasts, and repaints steel surfaces above the waterline, combining productivity, operator safety, and sustainability. The PiWalk tool and PiSys Flex equipment from Pinovo ensure a top-quality surface finish while eliminating paint microplastic emissions into the ocean — a win-win for everyone involved.
Pinovo’s Role in the REV Ocean Project
Pinovo is proud to contribute its Clean Blasting Technology to REV Ocean, which is set to become the world’s most advanced research and exploration vessel. Working alongside the Benelux distributor Perspect Benelux, Pinovo’s patented front-end tools — including the PiHab Flat and PiConnect adapters — are being used to tackle a variety of challenging work scopes during the vessel’s outfitting at the Damen Shipyard in the Netherlands. REV Ocean’s commitment to reducing environmental footprints aligns perfectly with Pinovo’s mission to prevent paint microplastic emissions at the source, protect the ocean, and improve operator working conditions.
Versatility Across Industries and Unique Locations
Pinovo’s Clean Blasting Technology isn’t just for oil rigs or marine vessels — it’s versatile enough to be used in some pretty unexpected places, like observatories. Whether it’s offshore platforms, bridges, or scientific facilities, every painted steel structure faces the same challenge: removing old paint and rust before repainting. And doing it sustainably? That’s non-negotiable. Pinovo’s technology stands out by offering zero paint microplastic emissions, superior surface preparation, and safer, healthier jobsites for operators. It’s a solution that fits a wide range of industrial and unique applications.
Pinovo’s Impact on Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 14.1: By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, especially from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution.
- Goal 12.4: By 2020, achieve environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, significantly reducing their release to air, water, and soil to minimize adverse impacts on human health and the environment.
Why Clean Blasting is the Future of Surface Preparation
Traditional surface maintenance methods often release paint particles — which are basically microplastics — into the ocean, causing pollution and harming marine life. Pinovo’s Clean Blasting technology changes the game by capturing these particles and recycling blasting media, making the process circular and eco-friendly. Plus, it improves health and safety for operators by eliminating dust and noise. It’s a cost-effective, sustainable solution that doesn’t compromise on surface quality. In short, it’s the future of surface preparation — cleaner, greener, and smarter.
