Abrasive Knowledge

Paint and Blast operators have historically used the Testex Tape system for measuring and recording surface profile following Abrasive Blasting – as it was the simplest way to obtain objective profile readings.  But how reliable and accurate is the Testex Tape system – and are there other profile reading equipment that improves on this system?…

A Comparative Look at Garnet Blast Abrasive vs Copper Slag Abrasive When it comes to abrasive blasting, two commonly used materials are garnet and copper slag. Each has its distinct characteristics that make it suitable for various applications, but choosing between them can be challenging. In this blog post, we will explore the differences between…

Industrial and commercial construction projects typically require the use of fabricated carbon steel – such as I-Beams, H-Beams, columns, girders, angle iron, etc. - for the main structural skeletal component of the project.  Other fabricated steel structures such as tanks, pipes, catwalks, mezzanine decks, containers while not necessarily “structural” – are more functional components.  In...

Abrasive Consumption Rates in Blast Operations can be highly variable – and hard to estimate unless several conditions are known.  This Blog will attempt to highlight the factors that affect Abrasive Consumption Rates (ACR) – and provide suggested Rate ranges – based on those factors. First, let’s assume that we have well balanced setup in…

“$1,055 – people need to pay attention”. I heard the pronouncement this morning on the radio as I was getting ready to go to work – about to climb into my pickup & thereby consume some fossil fuel myself along the way.  The date was March 11, 2022.  The quote was from an over the…

To state the obvious, inflation pressure is affecting all aspects of our economy – both individual and business. One need only to compare month to month expenses for grocery bills, gasoline / utility prices, restaurant charges, apartment rental costs, housing costs, new or used autos or trucks, etc., to know that the stated year-to-year 7%…

Breaking News – Inflation is here! Well OK – maybe higher pricing isn’t Breaking News for anyone who has been paying bills the last few months.  Inflation presents itself every day to those of us who spend hard-earned money for ever more expensive goods and services.  The questions are:  1)  Does anyone believe this is…