Sandblasting Abrasive

What are the most common Sandblasting Abrasives?

  1. Sand

    Typically not used for glass. Single use. Health hazard. Low cost.

  2. Garnet

    Typically not used for glass.

  3. Aluminum Oxide

    Commonly used for glass. Can be reused many times. Creates static electricity in cabinet. Moderate cost ($0.50 to $0.75 per lb).

  4. Silicon Carbide.

    Commonly used for glass. Can be reused many times. Longest lasting abrasive. High cost ($1 to $1.50 per lb)

  5. Other (walnut shells, glass beads, plastic beads)

Sandblasting Hood

Sandblasting Hood | Very Useful Tool For The Sandblast User. Sandblasting Hood is a protective device used whenever you use sandblasting. Sandblasting hood protects especially the face area of the sandblasting user. Normally they are rugged, but a very comfortable protection. They are perfect for use in many abrasive blasting applications. The main goal of sandblasting hood … Continue reading

Portable Sandblasting Equipment

If you are looking for a portable sandblasting equipment solution you have came to the right website. As you have probably noticed this website’s goal is not selling to you any kind of heavy duty and expensive blasting equipment. Our principal aim is not even selling cheaper sandblasting solutions. This website objetive is merely providing solid … Continue reading

Sandblasting Dust Collector

Do I need to use a Sandblasting Dust Collector? Probably one of the main cons of using the sandblasting technique is the dust created by the very nature of the process.  Sandblasting creates dust and generates a lot of dirt you must properly handle to not convert your working area in a garbage zone. Keep … Continue reading

Sandblasting Process, Theory & Facts

Sometimes industry imitates wild nature.  Sandblasting is very similar to a natural process called erosion.  According to Wikipedia, Erosion is the process of weathering and transport of solids (sediment, soil, rock and other particles) in the natural environment or their source and deposits them elsewhere. But in the wild nature the process takes millions of … Continue reading