Grit blasting

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Grit blasting is a technique of abrasive cleaning or surface preparation using sharp particles (eg, cast iron shot, aluminum oxide). It covers such processes as removal of scale, corrosion, paint and other surface films.

Corrosion types
Corrosion can be defined as the deterioration of material by reaction to its environment. Water intrusion is the principal cause of corrosion problems encountered in the field use of equipment for grit blasting.

Examples of grit blasting application

Comparison Steel Grit / Garnet
The purpose of this technical data sheet is to help air blasting operator to compare the usage and the performance of garnet and steel grit

Comparison Steel Grit / Slags
The purpose of this technical data sheet is to help air blasting operator to compare the usage and the performance of slags and steel grit

Comparison Steel Grit/Aluminum Oxide (Corundum)
The purpose of this technical data sheet is to help air blasting operator to compare the usage and the performance of aluminum oxide and steel grit

Surface Preparation
All explanation to prepare the surface, to define the cleanliness, the roughness, and how to perform a successful blasting operation.

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