Surface preparation (Abrasive Blasting)
Surface preparation is the essential first stage treatment of a steel substrate before the application of any coating, and is generally accepted as being the most important factor affecting the total success of a corrosion protection system. The performance of a coating is significantly influenced by its ability to adhere properly to the substrate material. Residual mill […]
Stainless Steel vs. Aluminum Welding: What You Need to Know
There are considerable differences between stainless steel and aluminum welding, and knowing which type of metal to use and their respective welding techniques is the key to a successful outcome. Indicating which raw materials need to be used is also the first step in submitting an accurate request for quote (RFQ) to a metal fabricator. At a […]
Why & What’s Abrasive Blasting
Abrasive blasting is the process of using compressed air or water to direct a high-velocity stream of an abrasive material to clean an object or surface, remove burrs, apply a texture, or prepare a surface for the application of paint or other types of coating. This process typically produces a large amount of dust from […]
What is the difference between abrasive blasting and sandblasting?
Sandblasting vs. Abrasive Blasting Sandblasting has been used as a cleaning method since the 1870s. Benjamin Tilghman, an American inventor from Pennsylvania conceived of the concept of sandblasting and invented the first sand-blasting machine. This first machine and concept paved the way for the use of sandblasting in a multitude of industries, including restoration, oil […]
OSHAfactsheet for Abrasive Blasting
Abrasive blasting uses compressed air or water to direct a high-velocity stream of an abrasive material to clean an object or surface, remove burrs, apply a texture, or prepare a surface for the application of paint or other types of coating. For the safety of abrasive blasting works, please read the OSHAfactsheet
Abrasive blasting
Abrasive blasting goes by many names, such as sandblasting, media blasting, or grit blasting. These names all refer to the same method of surface cleaning and preparation. The only difference is the type of ‘abrasive’ used to do the work. Abrasive blasting is the method by which any surface can be modified to either be made smooth, […]
