Why Dustless Blasting is the Future of Surface Prep

Dustless blasting is gaining attention as a new and improved approach to abrasive blasting. It is a unique and innovative process used for stripping paint and cleaning an array of surfaces. With dustless blasting, you can remove what remains of the older coatings efficiently and quickly.

Dustless blasting may just be the future of mainstream surface preparation for its efficient and environmental-friendly cleaning method. In this article, we listed several reasons for this.

Dust Suppression

Abrasive and water are mixed inside a blast tank. During the blasting process, the abrasive is encapsulated by the water, and the coating present is removed. Rather than the dust of the coating being  , the abrasive is trapped and falls to the ground. This keeps all nearby surfaces free from any mess.

Easy to Contain

Since the water is mixed with the abrasive, there aren’t any ignitable sparks or dust plumes created. This lets you blast in open environments, even if the others are working close by. Also, this helps you save money on cleanup and containment costs.

Uses Less Abrasive

The combination of the abrasive and water produces much more mass and forces it in the blasting process. This lets you use much fewer media and work more efficiently. Not only will this help to speed up the production time, but it will also reduce your consumables costs.

Efficient and Safe

Unlike more traditional abrasive blasting methods, the dustless blasting process doesn’t produce any toxic dust plume. There is even no need to wear a full blast suit. It will increase your visibility and the ability you have to move around, which can also help reduce the possibility of accidents.

Increase the Lifespan of Equipment

Water lubricates as the abrasive is moved through the nozzles, hose, and pot. This helps reduce the amount of wear and tear and heat transfer on the equipment, allowing you to keep on going from one job to the next.

Wide Application

There’s no question that dustless blasting has an array of benefits and can be used for many purposes. It is perfect for restoring all types of surfaces including wood, metal, bricks, concrete, and much more.