Surface Preparation

Surface Preparation

All stages of the blasting & painting processes are closely monitored, inspected and tested to ensure all specifications are met and quality is of the highest standard.

Action Alliance will get the job done in the most efficient manner possible, as we understand the needs, constraints and variables associated with project schedules, site access, material lifting and road transport requirements.

  • Capability

    We offer a complete and efficient end-to-end industrial painting service, including nationwide logistic support.

  • Process

    Our complex protective coatings are used widely on large on sophisticated infrastructure, Government and Commercial projects to ensure paintwork lasts longer and is protected against harsh weather elements, corrosion or UV degradation.

    Whether we're working on a large-scale industrial abrasive sandblasting project or polyurethane spraying on a trailer, the high standard of workmanship we set is met by our team on every project.

  • Benefits

    Consultation with our experienced team can tailor targeted painting and maintenance systems to accurately address your substrate, elevation and climate conditions.

  • Experience

    Action Alliance have been applying Protective Coatings on building sites, industrial facilities and large Infrastructure projects throughout Melbourne for over 20 Years

    Our experienced team can work through your project needs and requirements to provide specifications, warranties with the best available Intumescent Coating Systems on the market.

    See below the range of projects our team has worked on through the years.

Protective Coatings

Protective Coatings

Action Alliance specialise in the application of protective coatings to steel and concrete to provide both aesthetics and corrosion protection to maximise the life of your asset.

Working in collaboration with your team to assist in delivering your project to specification, within budget and on-time.

  • Capability

    Our custom-built facility boasts a large factory with over 6,500 sqm undercover and over 2 acres in hardstand area.  We are capable of handling oversized structures of up to 60 metres in length and 50 tonnes in weight thereby allowing us to deliver new construction coating projects of almost any size.

    Located in Laverton North in Melbourne's Western suburbs, our facility is close to the Westgate Freeway and the M80 Ring Road, which enables us to easily service any location in Victoria for your abrasive blasting and protective coating requirements.

  • Process

    All our work is done in the controlled environment in our purpose-built factory which has multiple large paint rooms enabling us to process a wide range of projects simultaneously. Action Alliance is a trusted & reliable PCCP accredited applicator who can transform your raw substrate into an aesthetic and fully corrosion protected finish supported by long term warranties.

    We have the ability to abrasive blast, utilizing steel grit or garnet, all surfaces ranging from:

    • Mild Steel
    • Galvanised Steel
    • Stainless Steel
    • Aluminium

    By partnering with our suppliers we are able to provide proven and innovative solutions utilising the latest and fit for purpose technologies:

    • Zinc Rich Primers
    • High Build Epoxies
    • Polyurethanes
    • Polysiloxanes and Polyaspartics
    • Intumescent Coatings
    • Tank linings
    • Anti-graffiti Coatings
    • Sikaflex, Bogging and Sanding
  • Markets

    Action Alliance provide long term and sustainable protective coating solutions for the protection of steelwork in a wide range of industries including:

    • Infrastructure - Road, Rail & Ports
    • Government Projects
    • Education Facilities
    • Commercial - Shopping Complexes/Offices/Residential Towers
    • Sporting Facilities - Aquatic Centers/Stadiums
    • Oil & Gas
    • Mining
    • Power
  • Benefits

    Our professional team is highly customer focused and can support your business by providing:

    • Competitive Quotations
    • Developing fit for purpose coating specifications
    • Ensuring compliance to specification - ACA & NACE Certified Staff
    • Working to your program - reliably delivering your project on-time.
Fireproofing

Fireproofing

Passive fire protection systems insulate structures for a prescribed period of time from the effects of high temperatures that may be generated during a fire. Insulating structures from fires can be done by using Intumescent Coating System, Vermiculite Fire Sprays, Fire Rated Board & Spray Insulation.

Action Alliance prides itself on being one of the only fully trained and accredited applicators in Melbourne to provide Intumescent Coatings and Vermiculite Fire Spray for fireproofing a range of structures with a combination of both on-site and Factory application.  Our specialist team of applicators is experienced and qualified to meet your project compliance requirements based on the Australian Standards.

  • Intumescent Coatings

    Intumescent coatings are typically specified to provide both fire protection and deliver an aesthetic finish to visually exposed steel and timber. 

    Action Alliance is a fully accredited applicator of a variety of coating manufacturers which enables us to offer a range of water-based, epoxy & hybrid coating technologies for both internal and external service requirements.

    Fire protection structural steelwork up to Fire Resistance Levels of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

    Action Alliance has the flexibility of applying Intumescent coatings in a controlled factory environment and/or alternative on-site to meet your project timelines, ensure conformance and minimize your risk.

    Intumescent coatings provide the best fire-rated finish due to their architecturally pleasing paint-styled finish. Action Alliance is approved & accredited and well experienced in the application of the following Manufacturers and their brands:

    • International Protective Coatings - Interchar Range
    • Permax - Nullifire SC803 WB & SC902 Hybid Two Pack Intumescent
      Aithon Range for Timber
    • Dulux Protective Coatings - Promat Cafco WB3
    • Wattyl Australia - Firetex Range
    • Jotun Protective Coatings  Steelmaster Range
    • Fireshield Coatings - Fireshield Range for Timber
    • PPG Protective Coatings - Steelguard Range
  • Vermiculite Fire Spray

    Vermiculite Fire Spray is a cost-effective method of protecting structural steel and air ducts, typically used for concealed or back-of-house areas.

    Fire sprays are applied on-site and can protect structural steelwork for Fire Resistance Levels of up to 240 minutes & Complies to AS1530: Part 4

    Typical uses are on Structural Steel and Ducting for New Construction & Refurbishment work.

    Action Alliance are an accredited Promat Australia applicator who can provide both plaster and cement-based fire sprays including Cafco 300, Fendolite M11 & Promaspray P300

  • Markets

    Intumescent Coating Systems are well suited for the following:

    • Small to Large New Construction Projects
    • Strata Developments
    • Infrastructure Projects
    • Building Refurbishment & Heritage Buildings
    • Council Sport & Aquatic Projects
    • Education Sector - Schools & Universities
    • Retirement and Nursing Homes
    • Buildings that require work for Compliance for safe fire rating.
  • Experience & Major Projects

    Action Alliance has been applying Intumescent Coatings for 20 Years on major projects throughout Melbourne.  From the landmark Southern Cross Station Redevelopment in the early 2000s through to the Melbourne Airport Terminal 4 Building. 

    Action Alliance has applied more intumescent coatings than any other applicator in Melbourne, so with our experience, we can work through your project needs and requirements to provide specifications, warranties with the best available Intumescent Coating Systems on the market.

On Site Services

On Site Services

The Action team offers a complete and efficient end-to-end service, from our purpose-built factory to on-site applications.

Action Alliance has been applying on-site Protective Coatings for over 20 Years.  From maintenance & refurbishment work though to large Infrastructure projects.

Our applicators hold the relevant tickets to work on Melbourne-s large construction sites, operate EWP and large boom lifts and are also trained to work on Melbourne train station projects with their RIW cards.

We can also offer around-the-clock maintenance and repair services and can accommodate shut down periods, out-of-hours schedules, interior and exterior painting, graffiti removal and anti-graffiti coating application.

Our on-site team can provide regular inspections to ensure your client's protective coatings are up to standard or, if they need a maintenance plan or specification this can be supplied to cater to the project's requirements.

  • Protective Coatings

    Action Alliance specializes in the application of protective coatings to steel and concrete to maximize the life of your asset or provide a durable aesthetic finish. The surface preparation is a crucial part of applying a protective coating system.  Our team can complete this by Abrasive blasting the steel surfaces or pressure wash the concrete before application begins. 

    Action Alliance applies coatings from all the major protective coating manufacturers and can work with them to provide specific project specifications, maintenance plans and warranties.

    Protective Coating Systems are well suited for the following areas:

    • Small to Large New Construction Projects
    • Infrastructure Projects - Rail & Road
    • Building Refurbishment & Heritage Buildings
    • Council Sport & Aquatic Centre Projects
    • Education Sector - Schools & Universities
    • Retirement and Nursing Homes
    • Warehousing & Manufacturing Facilities
  • Passive Fire Protection

    Action Alliance applies Intumescent Coatings and Vermiculite Fire Spray for fireproofing a range of structures on small to large building sites. Our on-site specialist team of applicators is experienced and qualified to meet your project compliance requirements based on the Australian Standards.

    Our applicators are fully accredited to apply a variety of coating manufacturers which enables us to offer a range of water-based, epoxy & hybrid coating technologies for both internal and external service requirements.

  • Concrete and Anti-Graffiti Coatings

    Action Alliance specializes in the application of Protective & Anti-Graffiti coatings which are applied to concrete to maximize the life of your asset or provide a durable aesthetic finish.

    Our team has applied protective, textured, Non-Slip and Anti-graffiti coatings to a number of projects across Melbourne.

    Our applicators hold the relevant tickets to work on Melbourne's large construction sites, operate EWP and large boom lifts and are also trained to work on Melbourne train station projects with their RIW cards.

    Please see our case histories on The Buckley Street Level Crossing Removal Underpass & The Patterson River Bridge Project undertaken as part of the Frankston line upgrade.

  • Experience & Major Projects

    Action Alliance have been applying Protective Coatings on building sites, industrial facilities and large Infrastructure projects throughout Melbourne for over 20 Years

    Our experienced team can work through your project needs and requirements to provide specifications, warranties with the best available Intumescent Coating Systems on the market.

    See below the range of projects our team has worked on through the years.

Heavy Haulage

Heavy Haulage

Shamick Transport is known to specialise structural steel of all shapes and sizes. Incorporating transport services, streamlines the project management and offers an end-to-end logistic service. Shamick Transport services have an extensive range of leading-edge fleet options to tailor services to the specific haulage needs of our customers.

  • Capability

    Shamick Transport operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that you are covered by our transport services. The haulage service extends nationally to ensure continuity of service throughout Australia.

    Transport capabilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Over-mass and Over-dimensional Loads.
    • Transportable Buildings eg. Beams, Gantries, etc.
    • Over-sized Fabricated Steel Structures;
    • Extend to Overhead Crane Beams 20-40m & 40-50m Gantries
    • Pilot Loads & Permits;
    • Over-sized Vessels; and
    • Highway Transportation.
  • Process

    Consultation during the planning process to coordinate collection and delivery of coated goods to site to meet specific project schedules and site delivery requirements.

  • Benefits

    We have the knowledge and experience to work through your project needs with consideration to logistic requirements. We can assist with the transport planning to ensure your goods meet specific project schedules and site delivery constraints.

  • Experience

    Shamick have experience in transporting loads up to sixty (60) meters in length and up to nine (9) meters wide and up to one hundred (100) tonnes.