Month: September 2019

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Everything You Need to Know About Powder Coating

What is Powder Coating? Powder coating is a type of dry coating often used as a finish on industrial equipment as well as home goods. It was first used in the United States in the 1960s and is now one of the most popular types of finish for a variety of products and industries. Powder

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What is Sand Blasting?

Sandblasting, also called abrasive blasting, involves using air pressure to force small, abrasive particles at a surface at high speed to clean it or change its texture. The process used to involve using sand, but now there are different (and better) materials for the task. Related: Is Abrasive Blasting the Right Metal Finishing Solution for

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Soda Blasting vs. Sand Blasting

Sand blasting and soda blasting are two of the primary ways to clean or prepare a surface for industrial coatings. The two are similar when it comes to their processes and equipment, but the difference comes down to their materials and applications. In some instances, either one can be used while sometimes one has a

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Why Use Different Industrial Coatings?

Industrial coatings and finishes come in a variety of different types. Each has its own properties, which makes each one ideal for varying situations. Some are perfect for outdoor settings, while others do not work well in severe weather or sunlight. Some can be used in contact with food while others emit harmful chemicals. There

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What Are Industrial Coatings?

Industrial coatings come in many different forms. Regardless of the type, their primary function is protecting the surface beneath them. Using industrial coatings means making an item last. They protect against corrosion, fire, and water, as well as other damaging materials and processes. These coatings are most often used to protect steel and concrete from

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10 Types of Abrasive Blasting: What’s the Difference?

Abrasive blasting goes by many names, such as sandblasting, media blasting or grit blasting. These names all refer to the same method of surface cleaning and preparation. The only difference is the type of ‘abrasive’ used to do the work. Abrasive blasting is the method by which any surface can be modified to either be

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Wheelabrator Machine: What Does It Do and How Does It Work?

Put simply, a Wheelabrator is a machine that helps clean and surface-treat a variety of parts quickly and effectively.  These are made-to-order machines that industrial firms use to carry out surface cleaning and finishing at scale. Each is designed to help clean a specific set of parts.  The machine throws hot steel that is micro-sized

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Why Powder Coating? 10 Pros and Cons

Powder coating is an advanced method of applying finishes to metal for either protective or decorative reasons. It provides durable finishes in a wide range of color options and is considered to be a better alternative than traditional liquid paint coats. Here are ten advantages and disadvantages of using powder coating: Pros 1. Strong coating

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