Robotics & Automation
As assets get larger and safety demands grow, surface preparation must evolve beyond manual methods. Automation delivers consistent, repeatable, documentable prep, improving safety and scaling work efficiently.
Consistent. Safe. Inspectable. Scalable.
Manual prep depends on operator skill. Automation makes results repeatable and documentable, supporting quality control, traceability and compliance.
Repeatability
Uniform surface quality, consistent across every operator and shift.
Safety
Reduced HSE exposure in hazardous and high-risk environments.
Inspection
Documentable, inspectable processes for compliance and traceability.
Scale
Efficient coverage of large or repetitive surfaces.
Grit-free, by design. No loose abrasive, no spent media, no secondary contamination, safer for the people doing the work, and better for the environment around it. Closing Cycles →
Featured solutionHeight & overhead, without scaffolding.
Drone-integrated systems allow remote surface preparation on wind turbines, ship hulls and storage tanks, without scaffolding or rope access.
- Zero-risk height operations, no scaffolding, no rope access
- Rapid deployment & mobility across large structures
- Integrated visual inspection built into the platform
- Precise bristle blasting at altitude, the grit-free principle, airborne
Named systems, built on validated principles
MontiPower's robotics line, under the Prepper® and Aeroblaster® brands, is built around the same controlled-interaction principles as the manual systems.
Prepper® Q4Prepper® Q4 (Quattro)
Semi-automatic, water-driven production machine. Speed, pressure, oscillation and rotation are adjustable for removal and roughness imprint. For decks, walls, H-beams and round surfaces such as pipelines. Dust suction control available.
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Prepper® Q10Prepper® Q10 · Crawling
The Cleantech Prepper® Q10 for crawling operations: programmable, automated preparation with a constant roughness profile, no dust, no loose media. Up to 4x faster than conventional blasting, 1 m² cleaned in 127 seconds, 5 million strikes per minute. Available on request, project-specific.
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Prepper® Q10Prepper® Q10 · Clamped
The Cleantech Prepper® Q10 for clamped operations treats considerably wider surfaces with one machine: programmable roughness with regular peak height and density, an adjustable accelerator bar, and built-in dust collection. Can also be integrated into factory-applied coating processes. Available on request, project-specific.
Learn more →Wall Crawlers & Walk-Behind Units
MontiPower® surface preparation is also available on magnetic wall crawlers and walk-behind platforms: purpose-built for large flat plate, decks and floors.Get in touch →
Programmable, automated
surface preparation.
- Oscillating brushes deliver uniform surface coverage, without flat spots between peak and valley
- Laser and sensor monitoring with automatic in-process adjustment
- Interchangeable wire brush belts, matched to the job
- Programmable via smart device, repeatable settings every time
- Faster than conventional abrasive blasting for welds and spot repairs
- Built-in dust collection, no loose media to contain
- Low energy consumption, scalable to wider units for higher output
- Recyclable brushes through the MontiPower® Loyalty Program
- Available to rent as well as buy
How Prepper® robotics compares
Automated surface preparation technology for demanding onshore and offshore services.
| Metric | Prepper® robotics | Sandblasting | Manual handtool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode of operation | Automated | Manual | Manual |
| Cleaning impact | High | High | Low |
| Cleaning speed | High | Fast | Slow |
| Consumables & waste | Low | High | High |
| Reliability / anchor profile precision | High | High | Medium |
| EHS (dust-free) | Yes | No | No |
| Cost to operate | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Power requirements | Low | High | Low |
| Equipment footprint | Small | Large | Small |
| PPE / HSE impact | Low | High | High |
Why teams choose automated prep
Consistent surface quality
The same standard across every operator and shift.
Reduced HSE exposure
In hazardous environments.
Improved productivity
Greater coverage, faster.
Scalable solutions
For large or repetitive surfaces, and results that pass the same inspection.
What's coming next
Robotic systems
Fully autonomous surface preparation units.
Remote controlled units
Precision control from safe distances.
Inspection & monitoring
Real-time data for lifecycle performance.
Two worlds
come together.
Let's talk automation.
Built on proven principles.
Tell us your asset, environment and volume, a specialist will recommend the right automated or robotic approach.