Choosing the Right Abrasive Media for Sandblasting
What are the different forms of abrasive media for sandblasting? Which abrasive media to use for paint removal? Is garnet sand a good abrasive? What is the best blast media for rust removal? Which abrasive media is best for polishing? What size abrasive media should be used for sandblasting? You may have heard the old adage in the industry “A coating can only be as good as the preparation of the underlying surface”. Despite all the advances made in manufacturing and development of coatings, this maxim stands the test of time and holds true even today. Surface preparation for any coating application begins with choosing the right abrasive. With the right abrasive, one can maximize profits by getting the job done faster as well as use as little abrasive media as possible. Many blasters make a decision on choosing the abrasive based on limited considerations such as the Purchase Price of Media alone, or past practice or in some cases, blindly following others in the industry. We believe ...