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Airblast publishes a monthly technical tip for the Surface Treatment Industry. You can read the airblastechtips in our monthly newsletter and on our website.

Tip #17 - Daily Checklist Blasting -and Safety ComponentsUse this handy reference daily checklist to analyse your key requirements.more »

Tip #16 - Abrasive/Profile Comparative ChartThe following chart should be used only for approximating the abrasive size required to obtain a specified anchor pattern.more »

Tip #15 - Wheel Blast Cleaning SystemWheel blast cleaning systems can provide cost effective and high quality surface preparation of steel with close adherence to process controls and rigorous maintenance to assure consistency and economy of production.more »

Tip #14 - Corrosion typesCorrosion can be defined as the deterioration of material by reaction to its environment. Water intrusion is the principal cause of corrosion problems encountered in the field use of equipment.more »

Tip #13 - Compressed airCompressed air is, with abrasive, one of the most important components of the entire abrasive blast system.more »

Tip #12 - Avoiding moisture in abrasive blasting operationsOver the years, entrained moisture in compressed air systems has caused numerous problems in the blasting industry, including clogged hoses, ruined abrasive, flash rusting, lost production time, and increased material costs. more »

Tip #11 - Hydroblasting standardsHydroblasting is a technique for cleaning surfaces, which relies entirely on the energy of water striking a surface to achieve its cleaning effect.more »

Tip #10 - Estimating production rates blast cleaningWith such a wide variety of coating types and rust conditions in existence at most plant sites, how does a contractor estimate surface preparation production rates for bidding (i.e., abrasive blast cleaning, wet blast cleaning, power tool cleaning, etc.)?more »

Tip #9 Blast cabinets - Pressure blast vs. vacuum injectionPressure blast cabinets use a pressure vessel to pneumatically push the blast media through a single abrasive hose and out the blast nozzle. Vacuum injection machines use an injector gun to create suction on the abrasive supply hose. How to determine which system is right for your job?more »

Tip #8 - Abrasive Operating MixThe Operating Mix is the mixture of recyclable abrasive particles used for blasting. It is characterized by it’s size distribution.more »

Tip #7 - Grit Recycling SystemsThe type of system that you will require depends on the method you like to use or feel will give you the lowest costs for completing the work you want to bid on. Just as every job is different, every contractors’ approach to completing the work is different. There are basically three types of recycling systems on the market today.more »

Tip #6 - Surface preparationProper surface preparation is essential for the success of any protective coating scheme. The importance of removing oil, grease, old coatings and surface contaminants cannot be over emphasized.more »

Tip #5 - Nozzle infoBlasting Efficiency depending on proper nozzle selection. Perhaps the most critical component for reaching production goals is the nozzle chosen for the job. The nozzle’s bore shape determines its blast pattern as needed for the application.more »

Tip #4 - Airblast AquastormThe Airblast Aquastorm slurry blasting system allows full flexibility to accomodate changes in the surface being cleaned/blasted. In contrast to other blasting procedures, this is adjustable at will, allowing the operator to go from heavy blasting to gentle cleaning as the surface dictates.more »

Tip #3 - Selecting Blast CabinetsAn abrasive blasting cabinet is a machine into which the object or workpiece to be processed is placed. Blasting then occurs either automatically or manually. When selecting an abrasive blasting cabinet, it is best that you have the following information at hand.more »

Tip #2 - DehumidificationDehumidification is the removal of water from the air. Dehumidification equipment will take the ambient air and will “treat” it before it is exhausted into the enclosure. There are currently two industry accepted types of dehumidification.more »

Tip #1 - PipeblastingEffective surface preparation is critical to ensure maximum coating performance. Each stage of the process can be accurately measured, from the climatic conditions prior to work commencing, through to the chloride content of the abrasive, as well as the blast profile, cleanliness, and wet and dry film thickness.more »

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