As you can see, Pro Tool Solutions itself offers several types of surface cleaning equipment. Since today the emphasis is on the quality and aesthetics of the surface treatment, it is necessary to choose the right option. So let’s look at the difference between dry and wet abrasive blasting. These two methods allow you to achieve the desired result. But let’s talk about the properties, advantages, applications and ecological aspects of both options.
Abrasive blasting is a process that uses a stream of abrasive particles to remove dirt, rust, or old paint from the surface of materials. Dry abrasive blasting uses compressed air for this purpose, while wet abrasive blasting combines abrasive particles with water, reducing dust and increasing work safety.
The main differences between the two mentioned variants:
- Dry blasting is a common option that you may have come across somewhere. It is known for its speed, performance and efficiency in removing surfaces. The medium is only an abrasive that comes out of the gun under pressure and thanks to different abrasives, you can use this option on different materials that you need to sandblast. Although this option is generally known more for cleaning metal surfaces.
- Wet blasting, as the name suggests, is associated with water. Thanks to the water stream, a mixture of water and abrasive particles passes through. Water ensures the suppression of dust from the abrasive itself and from the material that you are blasting.
If we were to talk about the difference, it is necessary to know what materials you will be blasting and in what environment. The main advantage of the wet variant is that you can suppress dust thanks to water. Both methods certainly offer flexibility for surfaces and location.
