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What is Shot Blasting ?

Shot Blasting
  • Jude Costa
  • May 31, 2018

Shot blasting is a process that is used to clean a surface before usage. Mechanical force is enforced to propel a blast media at a given surface to clean and remove contaminants which are used to clean and polish the surface texture. In a nutshell, a shot blasting can be considered as the forceful operation of spraying or blasting, blast media by abrasive blasting under propelled high-pressure materials against a surface.

Over the past years there has been a misconception with regards to grinding being better than shot blasting, however, it may shock you to know that it is purely a myth., since shot blasting is mandatory when it comes to floor preparation situations. Shot blasting also does not release silicon dusk, which helps emit less pollution and prove more environmentally friendly.

How does it work?

Shot Blasting lifts the centrifugal force of the high end, speedy rotational disk that shoots the blast media on the work piece surface completely eradicating any marks, resistance, and contaminants. Shot blasting is also user-friendly and this concept makes it easy to operate. Once you know what type of shot blasting to use you can inspect perfection in abrasive removal.

Where can I apply Shot Blasting?

Shot blasting can be applied for the removal of thick coatings, however, depending on the surface texture the type of blasting material needs to be added to prevent heavy texture or aggressive profiles. Besides these surface abrasive removal, it can also and clean concrete stains. Shot blasting is the fasted method to remove aggregate contaminant applications.

The Varieties of Abrasive Blasting Materials Include Bead, Wet Automated, Micro, Dry ice and Hydro even Bristle.

Industries that use abrasive blastings:

  • 1. Automotive
  • 2. Metal Finishing
  • 3. Foundry
  • 4. Ship Building
  • 5. Coating of service
  • 6. Other industries involving surface painting and preparation

Crystal Group a well-established company is well known for its shot blasting machines. These machines are used for providing systematic cleaning and finishing surface for various products. The crystal group is engaged in offering their clients a vast range of shat blasting machinery and equipment gear, Crystal groups shot blasting is fabricated and designed to meet the performance match of international standards. This create's a positive, not an proves effective for the removal of mill scale, rust, forged scales and casting residues. Shot blasting is the only method to remove scales and rusting and is well known for its cost effective solution. They can also improve the durability and painting quality depending on the surface preparation. Crystal group is well experienced in shot blasting equipment by distributing and supplying all equipment that brings a perfect harmony in terms of reliability and machine functionality. With a high performance and well-designed equipment that adheres to all quality and safety parameters that are needed for a standard Shot blasting machine.

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