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Ezy Mobile Abrasive Blasting Shelter

QGAir required a mobile abrasive blasting shelter to perform blasting maintenance operations in their hanger and be able to remove the shelter once the maintenance work was complete.
Mobile abrasive blasting shelters can be easily used indoors to contain the blasting debris and media.

Back Ground

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Queensland Government
LOCATION:
Queensland

Queensland Government Air (QGAir) is the air service of the Queensland Government in Australia. QGAir provides air transportation services to support various government activities and agencies. The agency’s essential functions include emergency services support, medical evacuation, law enforcement operations, government personnel transport, marine pilot transfers and environmental monitoring.

They have strategically located bases across Queensland to provide efficient coverage and support for its diverse regions.

Challenge

QGAir required a mobile abrasive blasting shelter to perform blasting maintenance operations in their hanger and be able to remove the shelter once the maintenance work was complete.

Because the abrasive blasting occurs within the facility, the blasting material had to be contained entirely, leaving the rest of the hanger clean and free from dust and contaminants to preserve the integrity of other rescue equipment. Additionally, the blasting abrasive and contaminants had to be contained in a system allowing recycling.

QGAir required an isolated area within their helicopter hangers to perform regular maintenance and avoid contaminating the surrounding area.
QGAir required an isolated area within their helicopter hangers to perform regular maintenance and avoid contaminating the surrounding area.

Ezy Mobile Abrasive Blasting Shelter

The Ezy Shelter, an exclusive product of Giant Inflatables Industrial, was the perfect-sized portable shelter to suit QGAir’s needs. It sets up in minutes, occupies a small storage footprint when not in use, and is easily transported to any bases in Queensland.

GII incorporated blasting screens and liners into the shelter’s structure to catch flying debris and blasting media to accommodate the abrasive blasting operations. An air filtration system equipped with a reusable dust bag captured all contaminants for recycling, and the rest of the hanger was left free of contaminants. Additional skins integrated into the shelter’s interior attenuated the noise from blasting.

The mobile abrasive blasting shelter complied with the rigorous requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Board.

Results

The Ezy Mobile Abrasive Blasting Shelter was the cost-effective solution QGAir sought. The shelter delivers substantial cost savings by reducing preparation time typically consumed with scaffolding or space occupied by permanent structures. The quick setup process allows for shorter maintenance periods, and the ease of transport makes the blasting shelter a practical maintenance solution wherever needed.

Mobile abrasive blasting shelters can be easily used indoors to contain the blasting debris and media.
Mobile abrasive blasting shelters can be easily used indoors to contain the blasting debris and media.
An air filtration system equipped with a reusable dust bag captured all contaminants for recycling, and the rest of the hanger was left free of contaminants.
An air filtration system equipped with a reusable dust bag captured all contaminants for recycling, and the rest of the hanger was left free of contaminants.

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Background

COMPANY:
Queensland Government
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Queensland

Giant Inflatables Industrial, known for its expertise in the mining, power generation, construction, and defence sectors, temporarily shifted focus to assist its sister division, Giant Inflatables, with an unprecedented challenge: building the world’s tallest inflatable airdancer. Leveraging its engineering capabilities, the team designed and fabricated a 50-metre inflatable tube man, overcoming complex technical and environmental hurdles. This collaboration demonstrated Giant Inflatables Industrial’s adaptability and commitment to delivering innovative solutions beyond its traditional industrial focus.

Unique Challenge

Giant Inflatables Industrial provided technical advisory and fabrication expertise to its sister division, Giant Inflatables, to engineer a 50-metre inflatable tube man for Amber Energy’s marketing initiative in Melbourne’s CBD. The project required precision engineering and innovative materials to overcome unique challenges.

Fabric Technology from a Different Sector

The team utilised spinnaker cloth, a material renowned in professional sailing for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio to achieve the ideal balance of strength, flexibility, and lightweight properties. It was designed to endure high wind pressures and provided the durability needed to withstand continuous airflow stresses while maintaining the tube man’s dynamic motion. Its flexibility and resilience ensured stable performance and safety in Melbourne’s variable weather, showcasing the team’s ability to adapt advanced materials for innovative engineering solutions.

Custom Engineered Fan

A custom high-velocity fan was engineered and fabricated to meet the unique demands of the 50-metre inflatable tube man. Where standard fans lacked the power and precision required to maintain consistent airflow over such a large structure, engineers at Giant Inflatables Industrial designed a solution capable of generating a powerful, controlled air current that could keep the tube man fully upright, even in Melbourne’s variable wind conditions.

The fan incorporated high-strength materials to endure continuous operation and was equipped with advanced airflow stabilisation technology to prevent fluctuations that could cause instability. Its design also reduced noise, ensuring minimal disruption in the busy CBD environment. By balancing power, efficiency, and durability, the fan became a critical component of the project, ensuring the tube man performed reliably throughout the week-long campaign.

Testing occurred in Melbourne’s backcountry, where engineers assessed inflation safety, fan efficiency, and wind response. A smaller, 30-metre version was also developed for unfavourable weather scenarios.

Results

The Amberman debuted in Melbourne’s CBD, operated by Giant Inflatables’ team to ensure safe assembly and compliance with municipal regulations. The inflatable was activated during optimal renewable energy availability, symbolising Amber Energy’s commitment to sustainable practices. The week-long event, live-streamed and shared on social media, achieved widespread visibility and reinforced Amber Energy’s eco-friendly message.

Worlds tallest air dancer
The team used spinnaker cloth, a material highly regarded in professional sailing for its outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, to attain an optimal blend of strength, flexibility, and lightweight characteristics.
Worlds tallest air dancer
Giant Inflatables Industrial created a high-velocity fan that produces a strong, controlled airflow, ensuring the tube man remains fully upright, even amid Melbourne’s unpredictable wind conditions.
Worlds tallest air dancer
Testing occurred in Melbourne’s backcountry, where engineers assessed inflation safety, fan efficiency, and wind response.
Worlds tallest air dancer

A closer look

A custom high-velocity fan was engineered and fabricated to meet the unique demands of the 50-metre inflatable tube man.
Several tests were conducted in Melbourne’s backcountry to determine how the giant inflatable would function under different wind conditions.
The custom-fabricated fan produces a controlled air current that keeps the tube man fully upright in Melbourne’s variable wind conditions.
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