Blasting and Surface Preparation Tips from Washington Mills
The surface preparation process requires special attention to the impurities that can be present in blasting media. Iron (Fe) is typically found as a contaminant in blasting media and can wreak havoc on the surface being prepared. Fine impingements containing iron can lead to rust spots on the work piece and the potential failure of any coatings applied. To ensure blast media is properly manufactured with low iron content, Washington Mills uses a magnetic separation process during the production of most blasting media such as BLASTITE (brown aluminum oxide), DURALUM SPECIAL WHITE (white aluminum oxide) and CARBOREX (silicon carbide).
Please visit our surface preparation web page at http://www.washingtonmills.com/applications/surface-preparation/
Contact us today to learn more about our blasting abrasives: info@washingtonmills.com or toll-free: 800-828-1666
About Washington Mills
Washington Mills started manufacturing abrasives in the U.S in 1868 and over 140 years later, we continue to manufacture high-quality abrasives and serve thousands of customers around the world. We carefully manufacture our blasting products to the highest quality standards in order to meet your toughest profiles.
Washington Mills Electro Minerals
1801 Buffalo Ave., P.O. Box 423
Niagara Falls, NY 14302
Phone: 716-278-6600
Contact:
Tammy Duquette
Marketing Manager
