Abrasive Knowledge

Abrasive Flow Rate Management In considering the assembly of necessary components for a successful Blast & Paint Shop, adequate Power (Compressor CFM) is the most important element – and the rated CFM will dictate the sizing of all the other essential equipment. In essence, the Compressor CFM capacity will completely determine maximum available size of…

Every year, Blast & Paint shop operations are interrupted – or even closed down – as we approach colder, windy and wet conditions. Why? Because application of conventional Coating Systems at lower temperatures – below 50`F – and high humidity’s – above 85% RH – may compromise system performance.  Cool temperatures and high relative humidity…

Wet Abrasive Blasting: Slurry Blast surface preparation is sometimes the preferred method of Abrasive Blasting – particularly where very low dust levels are imperative – as compared to Dry Blasting. There are a few excellent Slurry Blast units available today, including Dustless Blasting, Graco Vapor Blast & Clemco WetBlast Flex, among others.  While everyone of…

Blast Abrasives have been around for years and a very important part of our industrial and construction industries. To help our customers with some common facts about abrasive blasting media we have put together the graphic below with ten facts about abrasives!  

Not all Blast Abrasives are created equal.  Selecting the optimum Abrasive Media for Abrasive Blasting Surface Preparation is the most important decision to be made to achieve the lowest overall cost per square foot. Choosing the best (lowest cost per square foot) abrasive for a project involves answering the following questions: Which Abrasive(s) will allow…