Fast Turnaround Industrial Blasting, Painting & Refurbishment Services

Get Equipment Back in Service Faster

When equipment is out of action, productivity suffers.

Whether you’re refurbishing mining equipment, hydraulic cylinders, trailers, structural steel, pumps, compressors, or fabricated components, Bowhill Engineering can fast-track blasting and coating services, this is designed to minimise downtime and keep your operations moving.

With over 50 years of engineering experience and dedicated surface treatment facilities, Bowhill Engineering supports mining, marine, industrial, transport, fabrication, and maintenance businesses across Australia.

Many refurbishment projects can be completed within 1-2 days, helping clients return critical equipment to service as quickly as possible. Obviously depending on coating system desired and scale of work.

Why Choose Bowhill Engineering?

Many refurbishment and coating projects can be completed within 1–2 days.

We understand that equipment sitting idle or waiting for processing costs time and money, which is why we focus on efficient processing, responsive scheduling, and practical turnaround times.

Getting your equipment refurbished shouldn’t be complicated.

Our team makes it easy to:

  1. Request a quote
  2. Schedule work
  3. Arrange delivery or collection
  4. Get your equipment back into service

Transport logistics can often delay refurbishment projects.

Bowhill works with clients to streamline equipment movement and help minimise project delays wherever possible.

For many refurbishment projects, a simple, effective coating system is all that’s required.

Our commonly used systems include:

  • Abrasive blasting
  • Zinc Phosphate (ZP) primer
  • Zinc rich Primers
  • Polyurethane topcoat
  • Isocyanate-free topcoats (IFC)
  • Salt spec coatings
  • Marine coatings
  • Arcor Epoxy wear coatings- similar to Belzona/Chesterton etc.
  • Wet-on-wet coating application

These systems provide durable protection while maintaining fast turnaround times.

Our Services

Mining Equipment Refurbishment

Mining equipment operates in some of Australia’s toughest conditions.

Our refurbishment services help extend the life of:

  • Drill rig components
  • Water carts
  • Service bodies
  • Buckets and blades
  • Dump bodies
  • Loaders up to 994 size
  • Graders up to 24M
  • Dump trucks up to 785 size
  • Mining machinery components
  • Engines, gearboxes, axles.
  • Fuel and Hydraulic tanks
  • Crusher component repairs and painting during relines
  • Chutes
  • Structural assemblies
  • Processing equipment

Whether it’s a complete refurbishment or a simple recoat, we help prepare equipment for its next operational cycle.

Proper surface preparation is the foundation of every successful coating system.

Our abrasive blasting and cleaning services remove:

  • Rust
  • Corrosion
  • Existing coatings
  • Surface contaminants (salts etc)
  • Oxidation

This creates a clean surface ready for coating application.

Common Applications

  • Mining equipment
  • Hydraulic cylinders
  • Structural steel
  • Trailers
  • Chutes
  • Wear linings
  • Pipeline and pump linings
  • Pumps
  • Marine structures
  • Compressors
  • Fabricated components

Protect your assets against wear, corrosion, and harsh operating environments.

Bowhill applies industrial coating systems designed to extend equipment life while maintaining appearance and durability.

Coating Solutions

  • Zinc phosphate primers
  • Polyurethane topcoats
  • Corrosion protection coatings
  • Isocyanate-free topcoats (IFC)
  • Salt spec coatings-
  • Arcor Epoxy wear coatings- similar to Belzona/Chesterton etc.
  • Refurbishment coating programs
  • Certification and full coating reports if required. (extra costs incurred)
  • NACE CIP2 inspectors in house.

Hydraulic cylinders are critical components in mining, transport, and industrial equipment.

Our blasting and coating services help recoat cylinder components and prepare them for continued operation or exchange programs.

We have the experience to ensure that your valuable items are protected during the process.

Transport equipment is constantly exposed to weather, road conditions, and operational wear.

Bowhill supports:

  • Trailer refurbishment
  • Trailer chassis repainting
  • Transport equipment recoating

Helping operators maximise equipment lifespan and maintain professional presentation.

Surface preparation is often required before Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and inspection processes.

Bowhill provides:

  • Coating removal
  • Abrasive blasting
  • Inspection preparation
  • Recoating following inspection

Can provide NDT inspection services as we have NDT inspectors on site daily!

Many crane and Hiab refurbishment projects require blasting, inspection preparation, and recoating.

Our services help support maintenance, refurbishment, and re-certification programs

Restore equipment performance and appearance with professional surface preparation and coating services.

Suitable for:

  • Pumps
  • Compressors
  • Industrial equipment components
  • Exchange program assets

Industries We Support

Mining

Supporting:

  • Surface mining operations
  • Underground mining operations
  • Equipment rebuilders
  • Maintenance contractors
  • EPC contractors
  • Shutdown contractors

Engineering & Fabrication

Providing blasting and coating services for:

  • Engineering workshops
  • Metal fabrication businesses
  • Structural steel contractors

Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Supporting:

  • Feed into rebuild programs
  • Asset refurbishment
  • Component restoration

Transport & Logistics

Working with:

  • Vehicle Body Builders (New builds)
  • Vehicle Body Builders (Rebuilds and refurbishment)
  • Fleet maintenance operators

Industrial Maintenance

Providing coating and refurbishment support across a wide range of industrial sectors.

Typical Refurbishment Projects

Bowhill regularly assists with:

  • Hydraulic cylinder recoating
  • Drill rig component recoating
  • Mining equipment recoating
  • Chute
  • Structural steel blasting and painting
  • Trailer recoating
  • Pump and compressor recoating
  • Crane and lifting equipment components
  • Parts exchange recoating programs

The Bowhill Process

1

Send us your project details or photos.

2

Receive a fast quote.

3

Arrange delivery or collection.

4

Blasting and coating completed.

5

Equipment returned to service.

Need Equipment Back in Service Fast?

Reduce downtime with professional blasting, painting, and refurbishment services from Bowhill Engineering