Whether you are in mining, maritime or civil infrastructure, you will need your metal parts to comply with a safety standard and have a certain aesthetic. Paint and rust removal are also key components of the finishing industry and require different methods to achieve the optimum result. So, do you choose sand or abrasive blasting? Below explores the key differences as well as the importance of choosing an industry leader who can recommend the correct process for your needs.
Sandblasting
Sandblasting is the process of propelling fine bits of non-toxic materials at high velocity so a metal surface may be finished, resorted or cleaned to a high satisfaction. There are a variety of different techniques that come under “sandblasting” to achieve different finishes for different environments not all of which contain sand. Whether your commercial environment needs soda blasting to remove light rust or glass bead blasting to protect the underlying sheet of metal, there are many different sandblasting techniques to choose from and selecting a quality sandblasting company is crucial to getting a specialised service.
Australian Steel Coating offer an affordable, mobile and quality sandblasting service in Melbourne. Not only do they boast a reputation for their expertise and reliability but carefully survey each job to provide OH&S safety compliance and mitigate health risks. When done correctly, sandblasting is one of the most effective ways to clean and etch metal surfaces. The most popular of processes is the glass bead blasting as it’s a non-toxic method of removing deposits from all different surfaces including metal, glass, rubber, plastic and wooden surfaces.
Benefits
The most notable advantage of sandblasting is its chemically inert properties. Between glass beads, soda and sand there are no toxic materials, and the risk of harmful inhalation is negated in aid of getting a high-quality finish. Furthermore, it iscost-friendly and sustainable solution in removing the long-term invisible risks that have been associated with unspecialised shoddy workmanship in some pockets of the industry. This is why it is so crucial to seek out a reputable industry-leader geared towards safety and quality. Australian Steel Coating employs leading practises to ensure you can enjoy the benefits of recycled, non-toxic materials that put money back in your hip-pocket without compromising the safety of your employees and community.
Abrasive blasting
This process includes using gas to propel abrasive materials at high velocity to wear away the surfaces of delicate, temperature-sensitive, hard or thin materials. Examples include garnet blasting which is an abrasive technique used to finish steel surfaces that will be regularly exposed to corrosive chemicals. There is also aluminium oxide blasting which is another abrasive method to achieve an anchor pattern and a deep etch for excellent adhesion of coatings and paint. Using abrasive materials requires a highly compliant professional and Australian Steel Coating boasts a tremendous reputation for a type of blasting needs.
Benefits
Abrasive blasting allows handling intricate shapes and patterns with more precision and is employed more often to prepare steel products for chemical and extreme temperature environments. Allowing for a specialist who invests into the training and compliance of their abrasive practises will mean you can enjoy this high level of precision without the safety and environmental risks.
