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Wet abrasive blasting is among the methods most frequently used to remove paint, mill scale, rust, and other coatings from surfaces in a clean and efficient way.
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Evaluation of Wet Blast Cleaning Methods Stephan Rindfleisch Graco Distribution BV – Maasmechelen, Belgium
stephan.rindfleisch@graco.com
Wet abrasive blasting is a clean and efficient way to remove paint,
However, wet blasting mixes water into the blast media to enhance
mill scale, rust, and other coatings from surfaces. This article gives
the levels of surface finish that can be achieved. There are a number
an overview of the different wet blast cleaning methods, with their
of wet abrasive blasting methods and they all have their pros and cons.
advantages and disadvantages.
W
et blasting, like dry blasting, relies on an abrasive media
Wet abrasive blasting methods
delivered at high speed under pressure to remove surface
Air abrasive wet blasting
contaminants and achieve a desired finish on a chosen surface.
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There are several air abrasive wet blasting units: