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What Blast Media Should I Use In A Wet Blast Cabinet?

Selecting the correct abrasive media for a wet blast cabinet is important and it is worth spending some time on this. Noting down the component details, surface condition, abrasive media used, and the finish achieved and building up practical data will help when similar jobs come up again.

Nova Helmets Superior Comfort and High Performance Protection

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The NOVA 2000 incorporates a unique padding system which provides a comfortable and compact fit. It has been developed using quality materials to stand the test of time and it is among the most comfortable and durable repirators in the world. Not only do their products incorporate vital safety features, but they also focus on comfort and functionality to increase productivity during blasting. We provide RPB Radex which is a robust and versatile airline filtration system that provides hygienic, purified, breathable air. 

Vapour Blasting vs. Wet Sandblasting

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  Many people are gravitating to wet abrasive blasting due to the significant benefit of being able to control the dust from abrasive blasting. However, while adopting wet abrasive blasting, they confuse wet blasting, water injection blasting and vapour abrasive blasting..  Wet blasting and water injection blasting are archaic forms of wet abrasive blasting and have many shortcomings compared to vapour blasting.  The technology used in wet blasting is basic and primitive and suited to ‘DIY’ operators rather than professional blasters. There are two types of wet blasting nozzles Water Injection Nozzle (WIN) The Win nozzle has a water spray that dampens the dry abrasive media as it leaves the nozzle  Halo Nozzle (Water Ring) The Halo nozzle sprays a curtain of water on the surface surrounding the abrasive blast. It dampens the dust after impact.  Both the WIN Nozzle and the Water Ring nozzles offer the operator little control over the water flow and air pressure....