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ProMaxxx Abrasive
Blast ProBlast is proud to
be offering our ProMaxxx Abrasive Blast. We have been
searching for an abrasive blasting media that is both cost
effective and environmentally friendly. Our search also
required a flexible media allowing multiple profiles. We have
found it with our ProMaxxx Abrasive blast. This blast media
flows excellent through our Coatings Removing System, and
through extensive testing is the most uniform product
available
What is ProMaxxx Abrasive Blast?
ProMaxxx Abrasive Blast is post consumer-recycled glass. It is
recycled and sized to meet specific blasting needs. It is made
up of sharp angular particles, yet it is safe for handling and
loading. It does not feel like glass, it feels like salt for
the # 30 course and talcum powder for the # 80 extra fine. It
comes in 4 sizes and can be shipped in either 50 lb bags, or
2000 lb super sacks.
What are the benefits to using ProMaxxx Abrasive Blast?
Because of its consistent sizing, it can produce many
different profiles, making it a good choice for the blaster
who has a wide variety of customers. It is excellent for
removing a wide variety of coatings. It is especially well
suited for removing epoxy, alkyds, vinyl, polyurea, coal tar,
and elastomerics. Because of the efficiency of our equipment
combined with the uniform sizing of the media, you can expect
40 to 70% less consumption than traditional abrasive blasting.
Unlike many other alternatives to sand there are no heavy
metals present when blasting with glass. There are significant
benefits in corrosion control because of the clean and inert
nature of glass.
Is it worker and environmentally safe?
Our first concern was based on well-known hazards associated
with abrasive blasting. The most feared is Silicosis, a
disease produced from the inhalation of Crystalline Silica.
This is a direct by-product of sandblasting. As a reference
point sandblasting sand has 70% Crystalline Silica. ProMaxxx
Abrasive Blast has less than 1% Crystalline Silica. What does
that mean for the operator? Well, there is no need to wear a
certified fresh air hood. A simple "HEPA" dust mask is the
respiratory equipment that is required. If you have ever
blasted with a fresh air hood it is bulky and expensive. Also,
the area around the blasting site does not have to be
completely encapsulated to ensure worker and environmental
safety. Another benefit to the worker is bounce back. A term
used to describe the rebounding affect of the media being
used. Although ProMaxxx Abrasive Blast isn't as friendly as
Soda or Super K, it is substantially less than with other
abrasives. Some abrasives require body armor to be used, ours
requires normal job site clothing: gloves, eye protection,
full face "HEPA" mask, long pants and clothes with sleeves.
What size does Promaxxx Abrasive Blast come in, and what
performance can I expect?
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ProMaxxx Abrasive Blast # 30 Course;
Great for heavy rust and thicker coatings. Effective on
structural steel, bridges and tanks. Provides SP 5/Nace No.
1 finish (white metal finish). Produces a 3.0-3.5-mil
profile.
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ProMaxxx Abrasive Blast # 40, Medium;
Works very well for rust and coatings. Effective on
structural steel, bridges and tanks. Will provide SP 5/Nace
No. 1 finish similar to AB # 30 being more effective for
detail work like corners, seems and welds. Produces a
2.5-3.0-mil profile.
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ProMaxxx Abrasive Blast # 60 Fine;
Excellent for lighter metals. Working on steel that does not
require an aggressive profile. Works very well for preparing
frames and other objects for powder coating and industrial
paints. Provides SP 5/Nace No. 2 or SP 10/Nace No. 1 finish
(white or near white metal finish). Produces a 1.0-2.0-mil
profile.
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ProMaxxx Abrasive Blast # 80 Extra Fine;
Great for light duty blasting and cleaning. This Abrasive
Blast works well for cleaning mild mil scale and surface
rust. Great for sheet metal, stainless and other metals
where a brushed finish is desired. Although slower than #
60, it will provide SP 5/Nace No. 2 finish with almost no
profile. Produces a 0.5-1.0-mil profile.
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