Largest line of surface preparation equipment on the market today.
Proven surface preparation solutions built for demanding environments.
DESCO Manufacturing Co., Inc. provides rugged, dust-free surface preparation tools that perform under the most demanding conditions. Our equipment is relied upon across shipyards, nuclear facilities, military installations, and infrastructure projects. When it comes to reliability, safety, and performance are mission-critical, these tools deliver consistent results without compromise. DESCO’s dust containment technology is OSHA compliant and verified by independent industrial hygiene testing to be well below OSHA limits.
With a reputation built over decades, DESCO focuses on practical, durable solutions that enable professionals to remove coatings, rust, and surface contaminants with precision and control. The product range includes hand-held and walk-behind scarifiers, grinders, needle guns, and industrial vacuums, each engineered for specific surface preparation challenges. Whether you’re preparing a naval vessel for repainting or ensuring surface compliance in a nuclear facility, DESCO equipment is built to meet the task.
Applications and industry use
Our tools are used by professionals who need equipment that just works, no matter the conditions. Here’s where Continental Tool Group Inc., tools are making a difference:
- Shipyards: Removing old coatings from ship decks, hulls, and tanks; prepping surfaces for recoating; supporting Navy maintenance protocols.
- Nuclear Facilities: Ensuring safe decontamination and surface prep under strict compliance standards.
- Military and U.S. Navy: Used by defense contractors and naval maintenance teams to maintain fleet readiness.
- Bridges and Infrastructure: Surface prep for concrete and steel structures, joint maintenance, and re-coating preparation in highway and civil projects.
- Surface Preparation and Removal: Tools used to remove lead-based coatings and minimize airborne contamination safely. Additionally integrated dust control systems help teams meet regulatory standards on abatement and renovation sites. DESCO’s independent industrial hygiene report documents test results showing excellent particulate containment that is “well below OSHA action level”. This report speaks to safety concerns in industrial hygiene terms that can expedite safety sign-offs.
The Continental Tool Group, commitment
Our commitment goes beyond manufacturing. We’re here to support our customers through the full lifecycle of their tools, with responsive service, product upgrades, and a deep understanding of the challenges surface prep professionals face. When you choose DESCO, you’re selecting tools built for real work and backed by real support.
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