An Overview Of The Sponge Blasting Method

By Misty Tyler


In terms of ecologically friendly and economical methods for removing multiple layers of paint, oil, grease or other substances from the surface, it is difficult to find a better option than Sponge media. The Sponge Blasting Method in Ohio is based upon a water-based polyurethane which has been impregnated with abrasives. The material is sprayed on the surface, where the impact causes it to flatten out at the cellular level. The abrasive is exposed. The polyurethane portion constricts and pulls the contaminants away from the surface. The particulates do not become airborne.

A common use of the method is to remove one or more layers of paint without harming the underlying surface. Other substances can be removed with the same method. The variable in each case is the type of sponge that is utilized. This makes the method ideal for eliminating materials that should not be allowed to become airborne. The media is collected and reused, so that it is economical and efficient in job after job.

Because of the design of the media and the abrasives, there won't be damage to the underlying surfaces. At the most gentle level, the product has very minimal abrasives included, so that the process won't hurt even delicate surfaces. No dust is released and the cleaning process doesn't incorporate water, so that it is suitable for indoor, as well as outdoor use. This makes the process suitable even for restoration of historic homes.

If you have surfaces which are deteriorated or contain multiple thick layers of coatings, the polyurethane which contains steel grit is the most effective product. It even removes layers of rust. It can be used to remove industrial coatings or linings for petrochemical tanks and tanker cars.

Also very effective for industrial type coatings is the sponge media which contains aluminum oxide as an abrasive. It cleans surfaces in the offshore drilling, marine manufacturing, military and petrochemical industries. It can also be used to take care of pulp and paper industry equipment. The underlying surface is unaffected.

There are sponge products which contain an abrasive content which is made of plastic chips. It you are trying to clean graffiti from tile or fiberglass, this type of product is the best. It is effective in cleaning the surface without causing damage during the process.

When you are looking for a way to clean oil and grease from valuable machinery, a very mild abrasive is helpful. This type of media will also take away soot and smoke from hard substrates such as brick or concrete. When you need to clean areas where there are fittings, hoses, nooks and crannies which make it difficult or impossible to remove the unwanted materials by hand.

The major benefits of the media lie in its minimal airborne dust. The product is economical, since the sponge media is captured and can be reused. Clean up after the removal is reduced, thus causing minimal impact on employee productivity. There is no water involved in the application process, further reducing the mess and cleanup efforts.




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