Sandblasting is used for industrial processes such as paint removal, cleaning, and glass manufacturing. There are four types of sandblasters: basic, cabinet, pressure, and wet. Each has its own uses and safety considerations. The wet sandblaster is the safest but less powerful.
Sandblasting is commonly used for many industrial processes, such as paint removal, industrial cleaning, and ground glass manufacturing. The blasting equipment used for this process is called a sandblaster, and the types of sandblasters available are almost as diverse as the machines used. Among the different types are basic sandblasters, a sandblast cabinet, a pressure sandblaster and a wet sandblaster.
The basic sandblaster is a system consisting of an air compressor, a tank to hold the media – silica sand or other abrasives – and a delivery system. The machine operator must wear a respirator and full body protection when using this type of sandblaster because it creates a large amount of abrasive dust in the work area, which could be harmful to the operator. This type of sandblasting equipment varies in size and is used for a variety of purposes, such as automotive paint removal and tool restoration.
The sandblast cabinet, or sandblasting cabinet, is the second most common type of sandblaster in use. With integrated dust collection system, this closed cabinet minimizes dust and respiratory hazard. The part to be blasted is placed inside the blast cabinet so that all sanding takes place within the confines of the cabinet, meaning that the blast cabinet is only useful for objects small enough to fit inside. This type of sandblaster is commonly used for automotive parts restoration, for creating ground glass artwork, and for home workshop projects.
The pressure shot peening machine is a type of sandblaster which is widely used in industrial cleaning. Designed with portability in mind, the pressure sander can be moved from location to location with ease and delivers a stream of high-pressure abrasive commonly used for stripping paint from buildings and cleaning sidewalks and curbs. The pressure sandblaster could incorporate various forms of media, such as baking soda, to provide an environmentally safe form of cleaning in areas where traditional sandblasting media could pose risks.
The wet sandblaster is a modified pressure washer used in situations where the elimination of dust is essential. These machines are typically used in lead abatement cases and other projects that could present serious health risks to the sandblaster operator and those in the area. The wet sandblaster isn’t as powerful as traditional sandblasters when it comes to removing heavy rust deposits, but it is much safer to use.
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