What is There to Know?
Think of wet blasting additives like the secret ingredients in a chef’s recipe—small but powerful enhancements that take the final result to the next level. While wet blasting itself is an effective way to clean, polish, and prep surfaces, additives fine-tune the process for even better performance. They can prevent rust, keep the abrasive flowing smoothly, eliminate microbial buildup, or boost cleaning power. Just as a little seasoning can transform a dish, the right additive ensures your blasting process runs cleaner, more efficiently, and with the best possible finish.
Anti-Microbial Solution
The Anti-Microbial Solution is designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms within the wet blasting system. Over time, stagnant water and abrasive mixtures can become breeding grounds for microbes, leading to unpleasant odors, potential health hazards, and compromised blasting performance. By adding this solution to the system, users can maintain a cleaner environment, extend the lifespan of the abrasive media, and ensure consistent blasting results. Regular use of the anti-microbial solution contributes to the overall maintenance and hygiene of the equipment.
Corrosion Inhibitors
Corrosion inhibitors are essential in preventing flash rusting, especially when blasting ferrous metals. They work by forming a protective layer on the metal surface, shielding it from oxidation and corrosion. Vapor Honing Technologies provides specific corrosion inhibitors suitable for use in their wet blasting systems. Integrating these inhibitors into the blasting process ensures that metals remain free from rust during and after treatment, maintaining the integrity and appearance of the components.
No Pack Wet Blast Additive
The No Pack Wet Blast Additive is formulated to prevent the hard packing of abrasive media within wet blasting machines. Hard packing occurs when abrasive materials compact and settle at the bottom of the machine, leading to clogs and inconsistent blasting performance. Machines most at risk are ones not operated regularly allowing the abrasive to settle, and machines using a small grit abrasive. By incorporating this additive, users can maintain a consistent abrasive flow, ensuring uniform surface finishes and reducing machine downtime. The additive does not interfere with subsequent coatings applied to the treated surfaces. The recommended usage is one bag per machine charge or per 50 pounds of abrasive.
Cleaning Agents
Incorporating cleaning agents like detergents in the Hydro Blasting process can enhance the removal of contaminants such as oils, greases, and other residues. Please note we are talking about hydro blasting in this context rather than wet blasting, (Hydro blasting has no abrasive media). These agents work synergistically with water to effectively clean surfaces, ensuring optimal preparation for subsequent treatments or coatings. Vapor Honing Technologies acknowledges the benefits of adding cleaning agents to their parts washing systems, emphasizing their role in achieving superior cleaning results.
Final Thoughts
In the end, additives aren’t just optional extras—they’re helpful tools that help you get the most out of your equipment and media. Whether it’s preventing rust on sensitive metal parts, keeping your abrasive from packing up in the tank, or stopping microbial growth in your slurry, these additives are about working smarter, not harder. Especially when you’re needing a consistent conclusion at the end of the process, using the right additives can mean better finishes, fewer headaches, and a longer-lasting machine. Think about that- a small investment, big payoff. We hope you have a nice day and be sure to stay tuned for more blog posts about all variety of topics regarding surface finishing.
