Wet Blasting Cabinets

Detailed Working Principle of a Wet Blasting Cabinet

A wet blasting cabinet functions by harnessing the power of water, abrasive media, and pressure to efficiently remove unwanted materials from metal surfaces and objects.

As one of leading shot blast equipment suppliers, our wet blaster cabinet integrates these components seamlessly, featuring a nozzle for blasting media and a water hose. It creates a contained space for vapor blasting, ensuring a safe and controlled environment for the work area.

Operators can conveniently complete their tasks using the rubber gloves affixed to the unit. Additionally, a window on the top or side of the cabinet allows users to clearly view their work progress.

After loading the media and water into the cabinet, the blasting process can commence. The nozzle is manipulated by the operator through the rubber gloves, while a foot pedal controls the slurry flow from a pump situated in the sump.

Performing wet blasting tasks within the enclosed cabinet offers numerous benefits. Read on to discover more about its advantages.

Considerations for Opting for a Wet Sandblast Cabinet

Enhanced Finish: Wet blasting utilizes a water-based abrasive flow, resulting in a finer and cleaner finish. The water's flushing action prevents media from embedding into workpieces, ensuring a pristine surface.

Reduced Dust: Incorporating water into the blasting process significantly reduces dust production, leading to a cleaner work environment. This not only enhances visibility but also promotes operator safety and environmental friendliness.

Gentle Yet Effective: Wet blasting's water cushion provides a gentle yet effective force for surface removal. This makes it particularly suitable for treating delicate art crafts and precise instruments, preserving their integrity during the blasting process.

Minimized Wear and Cost Savings: The water's buffering action reduces abrasives' breakage and equipment wear, resulting in long-term cost savings. By minimizing abrasive consumption and equipment maintenance, wet blasting proves to be a cost-effective solution for surface treatment needs.

What Media is Used for Wet Blasting?

Which abrasive media may be used with a wet blasting cabinet? They include any type of blast media. That said, the most common materials are glass beads, aluminum oxide, and ceramic bead.

Garnet

Garnet is a type of gemstone used in abrasive blasting due to its natural abrasive properties. It’s a hard media that blasts through coatings and surface contaminants quickly and it also creates very little dust and is safe for both indoor and outdoor use.

Crushed Glass

This 100% recycled blast media offers a cleaner lighter finish. It’s a good option for blasting steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and boat paint.

Glass Beads

Glass bead media contains small rounded glass particles that leave a very fine and polished finish. They don’t have any sharp edges or angles which allows them to be a safer blast material for some sensitive materials.

Aluminum Oxide

This is one of the most aggressive blast abrasives you can find. It works fast and offers unparalleled strength.

Aluminum oxide is best for hard metals and surfaces but light enough to not damage thin materials. This is a great option for removing tough paint, cleaning, finishing, grinding, and edge rounding of surfaces. Aluminum oxide is a recyclable and affordable material perfect for the toughest projects.

It is important to note that the best media for wet blasting can vary depending on the application and equipment used. It is always a good idea to consult a professional or equipment manufacturer for recommendations on the best media for your specific needs.

Wetblasting: Providing the Highest Quality of Surface Finish

Wet blasting, also referred to as vapor blasting, slurry blasting, or liquid honing, is gaining popularity over dry blasting due to its distinct advantages. One of its key features is the use of water-borne abrasive flow, which achieves the finish without relying solely on impact. Additionally, wet blasting is known for being a dust-free process, further contributing to its appeal.

Compared to dry blasting, wet blasting is less aggressive but equally effective. The presence of water acts as a lubricant between the media and the component surface, reducing the ricochet of media. This cushioning effect alters the angle of the media, resulting in a lapping effect as it traverses the surface. The outcome is an even satin or polished finish, highlighting the precision and quality of wet blasting techniques.