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Wet Abrasive Blasting: the Future of Surface Preparation and the Effects it has on Steel

With more stringent silica regulations being enforced, wet abrasive blasting is becoming more prevalent in the industry. We investigated the viability of wet abrasive blasting as compared to the more commonly used dry abrasive blast. One added benefit of wet abrasive blasting is the removal of soluble salts in addition to providing the specified profile.

Product Number: 51220-232-SG
Author: Brady DeRoche
Publication Date: 2020
Industry: Coatings
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With more stringent silica regulations being enforced, wet abrasive blasting is becoming more prevalent in the industry. We investigated the viability of wet abrasive blasting as compared to the more commonly used dry abrasive blast. One added benefit of wet abrasive blasting is the removal of soluble salts in addition to providing the specified profile.  Our study explored the use of available additives intended to aide in the removal of soluble salts and preventing flash rust. We found the use of the additives, in tandem with wet abrasive blast standards, effectively removed soluble salts, inhibited flash rusting and did not adversely affect the performance of applied coating systems.

With more stringent silica regulations being enforced, wet abrasive blasting is becoming more prevalent in the industry. We investigated the viability of wet abrasive blasting as compared to the more commonly used dry abrasive blast. One added benefit of wet abrasive blasting is the removal of soluble salts in addition to providing the specified profile.  Our study explored the use of available additives intended to aide in the removal of soluble salts and preventing flash rust. We found the use of the additives, in tandem with wet abrasive blast standards, effectively removed soluble salts, inhibited flash rusting and did not adversely affect the performance of applied coating systems.

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