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What is Sandblasting?

Sandblasting is a surface cleaning process that involves removing dirt, oil, rust and corrosion on stainless steel or metal and repainting the surface. Sandblasting in stainless also extends the already long life of stainless steel.

During the sandblasting process, specially manufactured abrasive materials known as grit are used. Sandblasting removes the micro particles on the surface and reveals the essence of stainless steel and metal.

How to Sandblast?

Sandblasting is the process of striking the sand on the metal surface with high pressure. It cleans the unwanted material such as dirt, oil, rust on the surface. Sandblasting boilers are used for sandblasting in the open area. Sandblasting of ships or large structures in shipyards is carried outwith open systems. For medium-sized parts, smaller blast cabinets are installed. Surface cleaning of the parts is done in this cabinet. Sandblasting cabins, which are small and closed systems, are among the ideal sandblasting techniques for companies with small spaces.

Automatic Sandblasting or Manual Sandblasting?

Automatic sandblasting machines with turbines are used in the sandblasting of unwelded stainless steel, profile or sheet materials and steel material that has been cut and welded to certain dimensions. The biggest advantage of the fully automatic system is that the materials that can enter the machine can be sanded quickly and economically. The disadvantage is that large parts do not fit in automatic machines. For example; ships or large construction machines in shipyards do not fit into automatic sandblasting machines. In such large machines, manual sandblasting comes into play.

What are the Materials Used in Sandblasting?

Metal, glass or mineral-based abrasive materials can be used in sandblasting machines. The material selected may differ depending on the sandblasting machine and the material of the area to be sanded. Protective products such as nozzles, nozzle holders, masks and gloves should be used while sandblasting. This helps both to ensure safety and to get the job done efficiently.

As sandblasting consumables; abrasives such as stainless steel ball, glass bead, aluminum oxide ball, steel grid, basalt silica, quartz can be used. Especially silica sand is used together with the sandblasting technique, which will be done at a very light intensity. Using silica sand will ensure that the surface does not deteriorate. Grid is the type of sand with the highest sandblasting power. Grid, also known as iron residue, is used especially on large surfaces.