Red-D-Arc’s wet media blasting is a perfect alternative to sandblasting

The Clearblast 150 blaster by Red-D-Arc

Welding equipment is not the only type of product in which Red-D-Arc Welderentals specializes. The company also manufactures blasting equipment – like the Clearblast 150 for wet media blasting. This powerful cleaning solution is easy to use and perfect for removing almost any coating, including old paint, hardened epoxy, corrosion, rust, or scale. Using crushed glass, the Clearblast 150 is one of the toughest, most reliable cleaning methods on the market.

Ideal choice for harsh environments

The Clearblast 150 offers powerful wet media blasting in a portable package, rugged enough for the toughest jobs and providing up to 120 pounds per square inch of cleaning power for more than an hour. First-time users can get set up in minutes, with an intuitive control panel that is easy to understand. This machine is an ideal choice for harsh environments and for frequent transport, with its stainless steel piping on a hard steel frame with a powder-coated finish.

The wet-blasting process involves three simple steps:

• The onboard tank or standalone trailer supplies water.
• Abrasive media is added to the hopper.
• Compressed air delivers a sharp stream of wet abrasive media to the surface.

Wet media blasting is a perfect alternative to sandblasting and other dry blasting techniques; the latter pulverizes coatings and sends many particles airborne, which creates a health hazard. Sandblasting also damages substrates by removing material and compromising surface integrity, while leading to substantial containment and cleanup. With wet blasting, the user eliminates more than 90 per cent of airborne dust and wastes fewer media.

Although some blast cleaning systems purport to be “dustless”, Red-D-Arc’s Clearblast 150 truly suppresses airborne dust and necessitates far less cleanup. Using blast media and removing coatings will always leave residue, but the Clearblast 150 has the edge when it comes to saved time and expense.

For a brief glimpse of the Clearblast 150 in action, watch the video below:

Wet blasting with the Clearblast 150 is among the safest, cleanest, and greening blasting methods out there.

To learn more, contact Red-D-Arc.

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