Monthly Archives: April 2022

Top Tips For Choosing The Right Abrasive Media For Your Project

Abrasive blasting is a finishing process, where a stream of abrasive material – also known as abrasive media – is propelled onto the surface of a workpiece. It serves various purposes, such as removing contaminants or previous coatings, altering the shape of an object, and smoothing or roughening a surface. There are various types of abrasive materials on the market, which is great in terms of finding something suitable for your project. However, knowing which is the best choice can be easier said than done. Here, the team at Surface Finishing Equipment Group (SFEG) explain a little more about the different abrasive options available, and offer a few useful hints on choosing the right material for the task at hand.

How To Mitigate The Risks When Shot Blasting

April 04, 2022 Paramount Digital

Shot blasting is one of the most crucial processes in manufacturing and finishing, but it can also be incredibly dangerous if not done properly.

The method of shot blasting involves propelling an abrasive media (i.e. a steel shot, glass beads or plastic grit) at a surface to polish it, remove excess contaminants or prepare it for a final covering.

Providing you’re equipped with the appropriate shot blasting equipment, the process is relatively straightforward. However, it comes with its own fair share of risks.

Let’s take a closer look at the hazards associated with abrasive blasting and what safety measure you can take to avoid them.

Potential health risks

Back when shot blasting was first developed, workers didn’t take many safety precautions. This meant they were at greater

Monthly Archives: April 2022

Top Tips For Choosing The Right Abrasive Media For Your Project

How To Mitigate The Risks When Shot Blasting

Potential health risks

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