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Restoration Of Antiques And Heritage Monuments

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  I.  Introduction The heritage monuments of a country are a testimony of the country’s architectural capabilities and evidence of its past, and hence, it is essential to preserve them for future generations. Whether the heritage monument is the Taj Mahal or The Shrine of Remembrance, they are important and the respective country has the responsibility to preserve these monuments. Unlike other applications of sandblasting, the objective in restoration of heritage monuments and antiques is not to make the monument shine and look like brand new, but to clean and restore the natural finish. This article gives you an overview of coatings and contaminants to be removed from the surfaces of antiques and heritage monuments, different methods of doing this, and the advantages of wet abrasive blasting or dustless blasting for the restoration of antiques and heritage monuments. II.  Coatings and contaminants that are to be removed from the surfaces of antiques and heritage monument...

NOVA Accessories

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  NOVA  HELMETS RPB Abrasive Blasting Equipment Quantum Blast Technologies brings to you the world’s most comfortable blasting respirators combining innovation and practicality at its core. Respiratory Protection Brand (RPB) is a safety equipment manufacturing company which was established in the 1970s. Through years of industry experience, RPB has revolutionised the blasting experience for users. Not only do their products incorporate vital safety features, but they also focus on comfort and functionality to increase productivity during blasting. NOVA HELMETS NOVA 3 The RPB NOVA 3 incorporates breakthrough technology and comfort and is currently ranked #1 for being the most comfortable blasting respirator in the world. The unique panoramic visor provides users with an uncompromised field of view aiding precise blasting. The revolutionary cassette lens system allows for over 30% more downward vision than any other helmet. The streamlined design ensures that air is directed dow...

Elcometer

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  Elcometer A world leader of surface cleaning and coating inspection equipment for over 70 years, appoints Quantum Blast Technologies as authorised dealer in Australia Synonymous with quality and innovation, Elcometer is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of inspection equipment. Elcometer is a UK–based organization established in 1947. Since the production of its first gauge over 75 years ago, they have expanded to over 170 countries. Quantum blast is proud to announce our latest collaboration with Elcometer in obtaining the authorized dealership of Elcometer products in Australia. Source Link 

Elcometer Blast Equipment

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WIDE RANGE OF SIZES TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS! With over 70 years in the industry, Elcometer has applied its experience and knowledge to develop highly efficient blast machines. Elcometer Performance Abrasive Blast Machines are designed to work flat out for longer durations. Quantum Blast Technologies is the exclusive distributor for Elcometer Blast Machines in Australia. ELCOMETER ENGINEERED Whether you are blasting at a dockyard or in a blast room, Elcometer offers a range of blast machines, from 60 up to 285 litres. Elcometer standard blast machines are CE approved to PED 2014/68EU. Every aspect of an Elcometer Blast Machine uses high-quality components, is manufactured, and engineered by Elcometer experts. Elcometer experts have found the sweet spot between volume, speed, and pressure of air to the nozzle resulting in higher efficiency. Subsequently, higher efficiency in blast pressures will result in faster blasting and lower media usage inducing cost savings and lower clean-up times. Ad...

RapidHold™ Rust Inhibitor Dosing Unit Installation and User Instructions

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  Product Feature Proportional Range: 0.2% ~ 2% Flow-Rate Range: 20 ~ 2500 L/H Flow Temperature: 4 ~ 30 °C Water Temperature: 0.2 ~ 6 Kg Inlet & Outlet diameter: ¾ inch (Figure 1, Proportional pump detail) Product Installation 1. Choose the location: the water inlet and water outlet of the proportional pump must be in accordance with those of the main pipe. 2. Proportional pump must be installed according to the method that the proportional pump is above the fluid intake tube. 3. Fix the proportional pump to a wall or other facilities. 4. Install the water inlet and outlet of the proportional pump according to the direction of water flow , to ensure its leak-proofness. (As shown in figure 2 and 3 below) 5 . Install 100-120 mesh screen between the inlets of water valve and proportional pump. 6. Crack sound will be heard when proportional pump begins to work. Currently, push the air vent valve on the top of the proportional pump and release the valve when small amount of wat...

Can Sandblasting remove rust?

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  Yes, sandblasting can be used to remove rust; in fact, it is one of the best ways of clearing rust or corrosion from a metallic surface.   Sandblasting is a common technique used in many metalworks industries and workshops to clean hard surfaces, roughen a smooth surface, shape a surface or remove surface contaminants.   In this process, solid particles are forced across the hard surface at high speeds using compressed air.   It is an efficient method for removing rust. Sandblasting breaks down the rust on the surface and reveals the clean metal underneath. Why is sandblasting better than other methods? There are quite a few methods available out there for removing rust, electrolysis, manual wire brushing, or bristle blasting but the problem with all these methods is that they are extremely time-consuming and labour intensive.   These methods take tens of hours to remove rust and are only practical for smaller parts and in very limited quantitie...

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....