The Advantages Of Using Sponge Blasting

Sand blasting has traditionally been the best way to remove paint, grime or rust from structures made of metal or wood. This is a very labor intensive method of cleaning surfaces and generally creates a lot of dust and water waste. It can also cause the client to close his business while it is being processed because of toxic smells and pollutants that can be unsafe to breath. Sponge blasting is the newest and most advanced method of doing this job that is available today.

This process propels water based polyurethane foam particles at the surface to be cleaned. The particles contain abrasives that break through the surface coverings without damaging the original surface. The five levels of abrasive range from a very mild abrasive to steel grit. They handle the most fragile of surfaces to the toughest rust in record time.

The lowest abrasive level of grit is used for oil removal from hard substrates and heavy machinery. It will not damage hoses or fittings on the machinery. It also works well on smoke and soot removal from concrete and steel structures. The other four levels contain components that rise in intensity with the most abrasive being steel grit that is used for heavy rusted structures or where multiple heavy coatings present the need for a deep profile system.

The media used for cleaning the surfaces is also recyclable while on the job. The process collects the abrasive foam and redistributes it in a continuous circle. Dependent upon the abrasive level and contaminant characteristics it can be reused up to ten times prior to disposal and because there are no chemicals used there is no toxic disposal problems.

This method is also very cost effective for the customer. Because up to ninety five percent of all the materials are reusable and will be recycled the material costs are lower. The preparation time is virtually non-existent and clean up is minimal so fewer workers are needed and labor costs are diminished. It also is much faster than the traditional methods of the past.

Another cost effective aspect is that the business does not need to suspend operations while the work is being done. There are no chemical odors or large amounts of dust and water to deal with because the particles absorb the shattered coverings and prevent dust. Without the dust there is no need for massive amounts of water to be used on the site. With no chemical usage there is little threat to employee health and safety.

Not only is this process strong enough to remove discolorations from metal structures it can also remove environmental stains and growth from the most fragile surfaces. It has been used for renovations of historical buildings and around sensitive control panels with excellent results. You can also use it to rough surfaces in anticipation of painting or staining.

This new process of cleaning large surfaces is perhaps the biggest step forward in this field for decades. Not only is it environmentally safer it can save both the customer and the contractor valuable time and money. The cost effective use of labor and materials is made even better by the use of recycling and product safety.