Do you need an air regulator for blasting equipment?

To avoid velocity fluctuation at the nozzle, an air regulator should be installed at the air inlet of the system and set to the desired pressure. The physical properties and size of the abrasive media could also affect the media stream and must be taken into consideration when calibrating blasting equipment.

What happens if moisture enters a blasting system?

This is a natural occurrence that unfortunately cannot be avoided. If humidity enters the plumbing system of the blasting equipment, moisture will eventually contaminate abrasive media and could cause air/media valve blockage and premature wear on system plumbing, as well as affect the blasting performance.

How accurate is abrasive blasting?

Abrasive Blasting is a process that requires precision and reproducibility. Therefore, the equipment designed to accomplish such a task must be properly maintained and calibrated. In many applications, accuracy and repeatability can be guaranteed with the use of automated systems and fully automatic process control.

What is angle blasting?

Angle of impact: forms of media which impact perpendicularly on the workpiece have a greater impact than the ones impacting at an angle. Also, angle blasting results in an uneven stream pattern where some areas of the pattern have a greater impact than others.

Why should you use automated blast nozzles?

In many applications, accuracy and repeatability can be guaranteed with the use of automated systems and fully automatic process control. In automated systems, blast nozzles can be mounted on robotic arms in order to ensure accurate blasting distance, ideal travel blast stream exposure.

When should a blast nozzle be replaced?

Blast Nozzle: should be checked periodically to make sure that the orifice is not oversized due to wear caused by abrasives passing through it. When the orifice I.D. of the nozzle expands one size over its original size, it should be replaced to ensure consistent results and optimal blasting performance.