The Types of Abrasive Blasting Services

There are various types of abrasive blasting services on offer to suit your needs and workload. For example, some are used for heavy-duty grit removal, while others are better suited to cleaning delicate machine parts. When you understand the types of solutions on offer, you can get the best option for your specific needs. Read on to find out more about these solutions.

Sand Material

Sandblasting is a method that projects dry silica particles at a surface or machine part at high velocity. The sharpness of the particles and the consistency in size make it an excellent option for a uniform finish. This is commonly used in various industries and is often used for more textured surfaces, smoothing out the area and allowing enough dig for the paint or protective coat to adhere better.

Centrifugal Spinning

Centrifugal blasting, known as the wheel method, utilizes a motor-operated blade wheel to hurl the high-speed abrasives towards the surface that needs cleaning. The most significant benefit of this method is that it doesn’t use compressed air, making it a more efficient cleaner that does not trap external dust particles within the airflow.

Soda Methods

Soda blasting is a newer form of pressure cleaning that uses sodium bicarbonate as the particulate, blasted onto the surface to degrade grit and grime along the top. The use of sodium bicarbonate is very effective at removing specific contaminants from the surface of materials.

Steel Grit 

Steel grit uses spherical steel as the particulate to remove dirt or coating from the cleaned surface. This method is commonly used when cleaning metal surfaces as it can receive a more hardy substrate without taking damage or corrosion. In addition, it’s very effective in removing paint or rust on other steel surfaces, which could be seen as its most common use. The use of steel grit also has added advantages such as providing a smoother surface finish and helping in peening, which strengthens the metal.

Dry-ice 

Dry-ice is a newer and innovative form of substrate cleaning. It uses high-pressure air and carbon dioxide pellets projected at the surface to remove dirt effectively. It is a unique approach ideally suited to machine parts and delicate internal components. Dry ice in the mix can effectively clean delicate spaces without damage or leaving behind moisture or residue. As all the pellets evaporate, they leave behind nothing.

Abrasive blasting services are ideal for managing your commercial and industrial cleaning needs. Whether dealing with thick dirt and grime or taking care of delicate technologies, we have the solution suited to your business needs. Contact us today to find out more.