Railcar Sandblasting

Sep 28, 2023

Railcar Sandblasting Shop Railcar Abrasives Railroad cars transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials that can leak or spill, leading to potential injury and property damage if not appropriately addressed. As a result, abrasive blasting is critical for railcar...

Military Sandblasting

Aug 16, 2023

  Military Sandblasting Military and government applications across all sectors depend on high-quality blasting media for various tasks, including maintenance and surface preparation. Removing old coatings and corrosion from military assets is critical for readiness...

Aerospace Sandblasting

Sep 28, 2023

Aerospace Sandblasting Aerospace is among the many industries that rely on blasting for aircraft surface preparation. Aviation maintenance crews require modern equipment and effective blasting media to create a surface with maximum coating adhesion. Choosing a...

Firearm Sandblasting

Oct 1, 2023

Firearm Sandblasting Media blasting — also called bead blasting or sandblasting — is a surface preparation technique beneficial for various applications in the firearm industry. Manufacturers and refurbishers use these methods for treating the surfaces of firearm...

Water Tower Sandblasting

Oct 1, 2023

Water Tower Sandblasting Abrasive blasting is an effective process for preparing new and existing metal surfaces for coatings. High-performance abrasives are especially useful for water tower blasting because of the additional challenges of blasting these structures...

Bridge Sandblasting

Oct 1, 2023

Bridge Sandblasting Blasting is one of the most critical elements for bridge maintenance. High-performance abrasive media paired with effective blasting equipment helps maintain a bridge’s integrity by removing surface rust, paint, mill scale, and other...

Automotive Sandblasting

Dec 7, 2023

Automotive Sandblasting Automotive manufacturers and restoration shops frequently use blasting operations for their surface preparation tasks. Professionals in these industries rely on automotive sandblasting equipment to remove rust, paint and other coatings or...

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Nov 20, 2020

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10X Vs. Aluminum Oxide

Nov 15, 2023

  10X Vs. Aluminum Oxide Aluminum Oxide Aluminum Oxide has been manufactured and used since the mid-1800s, first as naturally occurring mineral blends that included corundum (aluminum oxide).  In the early-to-mid 1900’s, electric arc reduction furnaces began to be...

Sandblasting For Paint Removal

Aug 16, 2023

Sandblasting For Paint Removal Although operations across a broad industry range have used sandblasting to remove paint for decades, sand as a blasting material has ended because of its health risks to operators. Today’s manufacturers have turned to advanced...

Kinetix Superoxalloy Abrasive

Nov 20, 2020

Super-fast,cost-efficient abrasive For high-volumeblasting jobs While sandblasting is crucial to many projects, the operation has its challenges. Many issues lie in the commercial sandblasting abrasives available today. They’re dusty, can pose health issues, and...

Sandblasting Concrete

Dec 27, 2023

Sandblasting Concrete Concrete blasting involves using abrasive materials to strip and profile the material’s surface. It is common in construction and building maintenance applications for cleaning or preparing concrete for paint or coating. The process uses...

Sandblasting Copper

Dec 27, 2023

Sandblasting Copper Copper blasting — also called sandblasting — refers to using abrasive media for cleaning or preparing the surface of a copper substrate. The process involves directing a high-pressure stream of abrasives onto the workpiece to remove corrosion,...

How to Sandblast Fiberglass

Dec 18, 2023

How to Sandblast Fiberglass Sandblasting fiberglass is often more efficient than other coating and contaminant removal methods, but it is only effective with the right abrasive materials, blasting equipment, and the proper techniques. Learn how sandblasting fiberglass...

Sandblasting Brass

Jun 14, 2024

    Sandblasting Brass Sandblasting brass is an excellent method for cleaning or preparing the surface. The process involves blasting abrasive media onto a brass surface at high velocity with pressurized air to create an ideal surface texture or surface profile while...

Order EpiX Superoxalloy Abrasives Online

Jan 28, 2021

Ultrahigh-performance For demandingmanufacturing applications Choose EpiX superoxalloy abrasives for… Fabrication, device and equipment manufacturing Specialty parts and coatings Order EpiX Online Solves “pursuit of excellence” challenges When...

Your Sandblasting Nozzle Size Guide

Mar 1, 2024 | Blog

When it comes to sandblasting equipment, each component matters. From the nozzle tip to the inner diameter of the blast and air supply lines and the rating of your air compressor to the abrasive media, each piece of your blasting system plays a role in your...

How to Start a Sandblasting Business

Mar 11, 2024 | Blog

Sandblasting or abrasive blasting companies specialize in removing corrosion, rust, paints, and coatings from durable materials such as metal, composites, and wood. It’s a profitable business, provided you follow the proper steps and acquire the most appropriate...

How to Start a Powder Coating Business

Jul 30, 2024 | Blog

Powder coating is an eco-friendly, durable dry finishing process that delivers customers’ desired aesthetics at a favorable price point. Is powder coating a good business to start? Starting a powder coating business can be rewarding when you have the right plan....

Can You Sandblast a Deck?

May 30, 2024 | Blog

Deck maintenance ensures longevity and beauty. Painting and staining are popular for enhancing a deck’s appearance and durability, and preparing the deck for such treatment is crucial. Sandblasting is a powerful technique among the various preparation methods to...

What Aluminum Oxide Blasting to Use for Galvanizing

Oct 28, 2021

Choosing an aluminum oxide blasting grit for galvanizing removal Not all aluminum oxide blasting is created equal. A lot of people automatically turn to  aluminum oxide blasting for the removal of galvanizing without knowing the differences between the different...

Superoxalloy replaces baking and manual hand scraping on paint racks

Dec 2, 2020 | Field Reports

The Challenge: A painting contractor tested 10X superoxalloy abrasive on paint racks with 250 mils of numerous coating layers from multiple paint jobs. No abrasive in their shop — including garnet, staurolite or steel grit — could be used to remove this coating....

The Best Aluminum Oxide Blasting to Use for Galvanizing

Dec 1, 2021

Choosing an aluminum oxide blasting to use for galvanizing Not all aluminum oxide blasting is created equal. A lot of people automatically turn to  aluminum oxide blasting for the removal of galvanizing without knowing the differences between the different aluminum...

Superoxalloy vs. powder coat: Removing tough coatings in a matter of seconds

Dec 2, 2020 | Field Reports

The Challenge A painting contractor was hired to clean, repair and recoat specialized hanger hooks coated with a thick and extremely hardened powder coat. They were forced to bake and hand-scrape the hooks to remove the coating because abrasive blasting was not...

Customer Increases Abrasive Recyclability And Decreases Cost

Jul 5, 2022 | Videos

Can Abrasives Be Recycled?  Yes, abrasives can be recycled.  Many of our industrial customers engage in abrasive blast media recycling using 10X superoxalloy abrasives. Some opt for a straightforward method with little to no equipment: vacuuming or sweeping up the...