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10X Engineered Materials Expands Logistics Capabilities with Bulk Rail Delivery Across North America

Feb 7, 2025 | Press Releases

March 2025 – Wabash, Indiana – 10X Engineered Materials (10XEM.com), a leader in advanced blasting abrasives, has expanded its logistics capabilities to include bulk rail delivery across North America. This strategic advancement allows industrial customers to receive...

Can You Sandblast Die-Casts?

Jan 17, 2025 | Blog

Sandblasting is an umbrella term for a variety of surface preparation processes. Also known as abrasive blasting, it propels a stream of solid particles against a surface using compressed air or water at extremely high speeds and pressure. Sandblasting is part of the...

How to Remove Thick Elastomeric Coatings With Ease

Jan 17, 2025 | Blog

Elastomeric coatings are widely used in various industries for their durability, flexibility and waterproofing properties. They’re commonly applied to roofs, walls and other surfaces exposed to harsh weather conditions. Their resilient nature makes them an...

Is Slag Harmful to Humans?

Jan 17, 2025 | Blog

The safety of materials like slag is a pressing concern in abrasive blasting and industrial cleaning. While these materials are highly effective, slag poses health risks, including respiratory and carcinogenic hazards. Understanding the hazards associated with slag is...

Laser Cleaning vs. Sandblasting

Jan 17, 2025 | Blog

Proper surface cleaning and preparation are essential in industries such as automotive, aerospace and industrial manufacturing. Two popular methods for preparing surfaces are laser cleaning and sandblasting. Each has advantages and considerations, and professionals...