Monday, December 15, 2014

Brief Description Of The Sponge Blasting Method

By Misty Tyler


When there is a need to remove unwanted paint, dirt or other substances from various surfaces, the best option to check is sponge media. When Ohio companies need to find reliable ways to clean and prepare surfaces for any purpose, the sponge blasting method is the best options for several reasons. The product consists of a type of polyurethane with a water base. The substance is impregnated with various grades of abrasives. The sponge media is sprayed on the specific surface. Upon impact with the paint or other substance, the cells flatten out and expose the abrasive materials. The structure of the polyurethane cells causes them to constrict and this action pulls the paint or other materials away from the surface. The material is then captured and reused. It never goes into the air.

A common use of the method is to remove one or more layers of paint without harming the underlying surface. Other substances can be removed with the same method. The variable in each case is the type of sponge that is utilized. This makes the method ideal for eliminating materials that should not be allowed to become airborne. The media is collected and reused, so that it is economical and efficient in job after job.

The sponge media that is used won't harm the underlying surface, although it is permeated by abrasives in various levels. Some media does not contain abrasives, so that it can be used on the most sensitive surfaces. Dust from the removed material is not released into the air, so that cleanup is much easier. Another advantage is the fact that water isn't used in the process, so it can be used indoors or out. It is safe to use on surfaces such as historic homes where preservation of the underlying material is critical.

The most powerful type of sponge media is imbued with steel grit as the abrasive material. It will strip tough coatings and is also suitable to remove layers of rust. It works well to remove various industrial strength coating such as those which line rail cars or petrochemical storage tanks.

Also very effective for industrial type coatings is the sponge media which contains aluminum oxide as an abrasive. It cleans surfaces in the offshore drilling, marine manufacturing, military and petrochemical industries. It can also be used to take care of pulp and paper industry equipment. The underlying surface is unaffected.

When there are sensitive surfaces under the tough coatings, an abrasive consisting of plastic chips is helpful. This media type will remove graffiti and other coatings from surfaces such as fiberglass, tile, composites and other exotic surfaces.

The mildest type of abrasive is helpful when there is a need to remove grease or oil from costly or delicate equipment. It also works to get rid of dirt from soot and smoke from concrete or brick. The cleaning process allows areas that are difficult to reach by hand cleaning methods to receive the cleaning techniques.

The major benefits of the media lie in its minimal airborne dust. The product is economical, since the sponge media is captured and can be reused. Clean up after the removal is reduced, thus causing minimal impact on employee productivity. There is no water involved in the application process, further reducing the mess and cleanup efforts.




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