SANDBLASTING & COATING
Applications of compressed air for industrial blasting and coating are seemingly limitless. Abrasive blasting and coating is required for maintaining a solid infrastructure, especially heavy duty blasting at refineries, marinas, bridges and offshore oil rigs. Our larger portable air compressor units are the ideal choice for sandblasting and coating. Small blasting jobs such as wood restoration and graffiti removal are easily accomplishable with the smaller portable and utility-mounted units. Compressed air solutions are also available for less abrasive media blasting and finishing techniques, such as soda blasting and industrial coating.
Sandblasting & Coating Processes
- Surface preparation: Sandblasting is commonly used for surface preparation before applying coatings. It effectively removes rust, old paint, and other contaminants from the surface, creating a clean and roughened substrate for better coating adhesion.
- Coating removal: Sandblasting is also used to strip off old coatings or paint from surfaces. It can efficiently remove multiple layers of coatings, including thick and stubborn ones, making it easier to apply new coatings.
- Coating application: Compressed air is used in combination with sandblasting for the application of certain types of coatings. This technique, known as air-assisted or airless spraying, atomizes the coating material into fine particles and propels it onto the surface using compressed air. It ensures a uniform and smooth coating application.
- Metal preparation for painting: Sandblasting is widely used for metal preparation before painting. It removes any existing coatings, rust, scale, or corrosion from the metal surface, ensuring optimal adhesion and durability of the paint.
- Surface texturing: Sandblasting can be used to create specific surface textures or patterns on various materials. It is commonly applied in decorative applications, such as etching designs on glass or providing a textured finish to architectural elements.
- Mold and casting cleaning: Sandblasting is used in the cleaning and restoration of molds and castings. It effectively removes residual materials, such as mold release agents or oxidation, from the surfaces, ensuring high-quality and defect-free products.
- Automotive and industrial equipment refurbishment: Sandblasting is often employed in the refurbishment of automotive parts and industrial equipment. It removes old coatings, rust, and other contaminants, preparing the surfaces for re-coating or refurbishment.
- Monument and statue restoration: Sandblasting is frequently utilized in the restoration of monuments and statues. It helps to clean and remove dirt, grime, and weathering effects from the surface, bringing back the original appearance and details of the artwork.