Here at United Abrasives you can take advantage of decades of experience to answer those important questions. Whether you are new to the industry and need to know what is required for your first blasting setup or have a very specific project in mind that you need help with.
There is a lot to think about when setting up to perform surface preparation, choosing the correct abrasive, nozzle, compressor and how to do this safely. All of this is of paramount importance and the incorrect choices will detriment the lifespan and reliability of your equipment as well as the final desired result.
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Choosing our Applied blasting media ensures your safety as many abrasives contain silica which is a by-product when blasting with sand which can cause silicosis, a debilitating lung disease. An Important factor for choosing the right abrasive is the abrasives particle size. Fine abrasives will remove thin coatings, giving the required profile which is ideal for use on aluminium, wood, alloy wheels, car parts and etching.
THE CORRECT ABRASIVE
Here at Applied, we set the standard in performance and productivity with our unique family of nozzles featuring Tungsten Carbide inserts offering exceptionally good toughness and durability. When choosing a nozzle, first you must take into account that the compressor you have will support the minimum nozzle requirements.
THE CORRECT NOZZLE
A diesel engine mobile compressor is required for an abrasive blast machine. Choosing the right sized compressor is vital in reducing downtime and increasing productivity rates. A compressor sized too small will not provide enough air to the machine leading to poor blasting results and overworking the compressor. Always aim for a slightly higher rating than you will need.
THE CORRECT COMPRESSOR
When blasting, there are a number of safety considerations you should be aware of to prevent injury while working. Firstly, never blast using sand as it contains crystalline silica which can cause serious or fatal respiratory disease. Since 1974, the use of sand for blasting has been prohibited to use as an abrasive blasting material. Instead, purchase our 100% safe Applied crushed glass made from 100% recycled container glass.
SAFE SANDBLASTING