Steel-grit blasting – sandblasting | GDAŃSK
Steel-grit blasting – surface preparation before powder coating.
Sandblasting – steel-grit blasting
At STARMAX we fully understand how important proper surface preparation is before applying protective coatings. That is why we offer professional steel-grit blasting – that is, sandblasting with steel grit – and powder-coating services that guarantee the highest quality and durability of the finish. Blasting, also known as abrasive blast cleaning, is a key process that not only removes contamination but also prepares the surface for excellent paint adhesion.
Abrasive blast cleaning in a chamber is a key process in the mechanical treatment of surfaces, particularly as a stage of surface preparation before applying coatings compliant with the requirements of the Qualisteelcoat system.
STARMAX, formerly MALMET, ul. Rycerska 3, Bąkowo near Gdańsk
tel. 733 856 288, malmet@starmax.com.pl
What is abrasive blast cleaning?
Abrasive blast cleaning, also known as sandblasting, involves removing contamination, rust, paint or other unwanted layers from the surface of a material using a stream of abrasive projected under high pressure.
The stages of the process:
- Surface preparation: Initial cleaning – the surface must be free of grease, oil and chemical contamination.
- Choice of abrasive: Steel shot, glass beads, copper slag, corundum – the choice depends on the material and the desired effect.
- Machine settings: Adjusting the stream pressure, angle and nozzle distance.
- The blasting process: Even and thorough cleaning of the entire surface.
- Quality control: Visual inspection, roughness measurement.
- Grinding: Levelling the surface after blasting.
- Surface protection: Dust removal, removal of abrasive residue, temporary corrosion protection.
Preparation for applying Qualisteelcoat coatings:
- Applying an anti-corrosion primer
- Subsequent layers of protective and decorative coatings
The advantages of abrasive blast cleaning:
- Effective removal of contamination
- Improved adhesion of new coatings
- Surface uniformity over large areas
