CASE STUDY

Coating Inspections

Track coating inspections and ensure system accuracy with our award-winning Quality Execution System (QES).

About Cumulus for coating inspections

Corrosion in the U.S. costs businesses more than $450 billion annually.

Avoid corrosion and poor work quality by ensuring accurate coating inspections with Cumulus QES. Our digital workflows incorporate every critical inspection detail, from paint code and color specifications to time intervals and blasting history. 
 
Collect inspection data with any mobile device and automatically generate completion reports for every inspection with Cumulus QES. 

Cumulus Quality Management System (QMS) for Coating Inspections
Cumulus Quality Management System (QMS) for Coating Inspections

Guided Inspections

The Cumulus system guides inspectors through the entire coating inspection process. This structured approach ensures that all critical aspects of the inspection are covered, thereby improving accuracy and consistency.

Cumulus Quality Management System (QMS) for Coating Inspections

Data recording and validation

 Inspectors can use the system to record detailed measurements, validate information, and take photos during the inspection. The system also allows for reviewing the history of the blasting and coating process, including ambient condition recordings at various points and the time intervals between applications. This comprehensive data collection ensures a thorough understanding of the coating process and its adherence to standards.

Cumulus Quality Management System (QMS) for Coating Inspections

Identification of key Coating properties

The system identifies essential properties of the coating system, such as the required paint code. This information includes the necessary blast profile, mil thickness, number of coats required, and color specifications. Such details are crucial for inspectors to assess compliance with project specifications.

Cumulus Quality Management System (QMS) for Coating Inspections

Organization and tracking of coating process

Cumulus helps in organizing and tracking the entire coatings process, ensuring that each phase is completed according to the planned schedule and specifications. This feature aids in project management and quality assurance.

Cumulus Quality Management System (QMS) for Coating Inspections

Real-time compliance Monitoring

As data is inputted during the inspection, the system actively monitors these inputs against the established acceptance criteria for the coating application. If any input falls outside these parameters, the system immediately flags it, highlighting potential issues that need attention.

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Automated Reporting

Upon completion of the inspection, the Cumulus system generates an automated PDF report. This report documents all aspects of the coatings inspections and related activities, providing a detailed and formal record for quality assurance, compliance, and future reference. 

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can help with your coating inspections.

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Jon

Jon Chesser is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in the data center and energy sector, developing and implementing technology that adds value to the bottom line. Jon has been part of building multiple construction tech startups focused on digitalizing manual, paper-based processes. Jon is the Chief Growth Officer for Cumulus and is passionate about improving construction productivity. Jon lives in Denver with his family and enjoys snow skiing, mountain biking, and hiking 14teeners.