Take an Insight of Abrasive Material for Effective Sandblasting

Once you get the complete knowledge of the material which is useful for sandblasting only then you can do effective sandblasting. So it is mandatory to take an insight about the material which is used in the sandblasting but before it we must discuss about the sandblasting process and the necessary steps which is required for sandblasting. 

As you know that Sandblasting is often done to remove rust, or to prepare a surface to receive a new coat of paint and  in the process of sandblasting- sand, glass beads and other material is being used at high speed across the surface of a hard material for its sanded smooth. Also in the first step of the sandblasting process, it needs to determine that what kind of material and equipment is necessary to complete the job. Make sure that there is no residue on surface because may result in marred finish. Apart from it you also have to analyze the degree of work, type of blasting material and what tools will need to be used for the effective sandblasting. The types of material used for the blast a surface depends on how difficult the removal. Therefore it is necessary more about the abrasive blasting material & instructions for the excellent sandblasting work. Here is the detail of the material which is beneficial for effective sandblasting:-

1. Acrylic (Soft Plastic) Material - This softest plastic used for ultra-sensitive surfaces to provide effective strip rate. It is V grade a longest lasting plastic, mostly used for aircraft surface and delicate parts of the applications.

2. Aluminum Oxide – It is a sharp grit, long-lasting abrasive material for sandblasting that can be re-used several time for sandblasting. Apart from it, this is most common dry material for cutting the hardest metals and surfaces that comes in a wide range of sizes.

3. Corn Cob Grit- It is a biodegradable blast material that doesn’t etch or warp surface of blasting. Corn Cob is the best material for the wood log homes and thin metals of plastic.

4. Crushed Glass Grit- It is a silica-free consumable abrasive that offers aggressive surface for removing the variety of coatings. It is made of recycled bottle & glasses that produces a whiter, cleaner finish with mineral.

5. Glass Beads- To create a softer, brighter finish than angular abrasives, it offer a silica-free option for peening, and honing and cleaning .it can also be recycled more than 40 time.

6. Melamine Plastic - The applications which require a high stripping rate without damage to the sub-surface Melamine plastic is the best material for them and it offers the perfect balance of performance.

7. Pumice Material- It is a softest blasting material that offers excellent stripping properties and a best material for soft wood to remove paint and coatings without impact.

8. Silicon Carbide - This Grit is the hardest blasting material and it has a very fast cutting speed. It can also be recycled several times that either sand or aluminum oxide. It takes much shorter blast times and lower overall cost in comparison to other materials.

9. Steel Grit – It is designed for quick and effective removal of surface from metals. It is softer than Aluminum and less likely to fracture. Steel Grit is an ideal material for adhesion of paints and coatings.

10. Steel Shot – It is the best material for peening applications to impart a clean, smooth and polished finish. It can be used more than 3,000 times producing minimal dust during the blasting process.

11. Plastic Bread- Plastic Bread is an ideal material for applications such as auto restoration to deliver an efficient stripping rate without any damage.

12. Walnut Shells – It is the most versatile of the organic material because of its angular and durable shape it is considered a soft media. It is also being used as an economical, biodegradable alternative for sensitive blasting operations.

13. White Aluminum - White Aluminum is increasingly being used in critical, high performance processes such as microdermabrasion. It is a 99.5% ultra-pure grade of blasting media.

14. Dry ice- Using compact dry ice pellets shot in a jet of compressed air is the newest method for sandblasting. It is being used to clean machinery, electrical installations, electromechanical equipment etc.