Can Beach Sand Be Used for Sandblasting?

Whether you need to remove rust or corrosion or prepare a hard surface for paint, the type of blasting material you use in sandblasting projects can affect the results. Beyond affecting the surface condition and profile, the wrong blasting material can also impact...

What Are the Hazards of Sandblasting?

Sandblasting, or abrasive blasting, requires high-pressure equipment to blast abrasive media particles onto a surface or substrate. Businesses across industries use abrasive media blasting for applications such as surface preparation, corrosion removal, rust removal,...

Is Silica Sand Safe to Blast With?

Workers started blasting with silica sand more than 100 years ago. It was a popular abrasive media for many applications due to its availability, particle size and effectiveness on various substrates. However, research has revealed that silica sand is dangerous to...

How to Start a Powder Coating Business

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....

Coal Slag vs. 10X Superoxalloy Abrasives

Coal slag and superoxalloy are both commonly used in surface preparation, but these two popular types of abrasive blasting media differ vastly in terms of safety, surface finish, and reusability.  Our guide will provide an in-depth comparison of the two products so...

Do 10X Abrasives Contain Too Much Beryllium?

An open letter to the blasting community: I am honored to be the CEO and a co-founder of 10X Engineered Materials. Our entire extended team, from our factory workers to our board chairman and investors, is dedicated to a mission of breakthrough innovation and...