Sandblasting Orlando, FL
Welcome to Orlando Sandblasting Pros, a local sandblasting service provider based in Orlando, FL, where we have been offering our excellent services to Orlando clients of various sectors and industries for several years. We believe in delivering high quality results using products of excellent quality, while offering highly competitive rates to our clients.
Why Choose Orlando Sandblasting Pros
We have well trained staff with vast experience in providing high quality sandblast services to a variety of clients. At Orlando Sandblasting Pros, we do comprehend the crucial importance of a proper sandblasting using the right agent to eradicate all prior paint, rust, grime and grit on surface areas. This careful removal of older surface covering ensures proper bonding of the new paint to whatever surface it is applied to, whether machinery, equipment or building to give a long-lasting paint covering. Excellent paint results are further strengthened by employing the right corrosive material and using high quality, long-lasting paint.
We offer various sandblasting services in Orlando such as mobile sandblasting, on-site sandblasting and many more using safe and sure methods to protect your surfaces while giving you great finishing.
We offer various sandblasting services in Orlando such as mobile sandblasting, on-site sandblasting and many more using safe and sure methods to protect your surfaces while giving you great finishing.
Basic Sandblasting Process
In Orlando, sandblasting is one of the most effective surface prepping processes as it is used in getting dirt, grime, paint and lots of other deposits off surfaces ranging from wood to steel. The following steps explain Sandblasting in its simplest form:
At Orlando Sandblasting Pros, our first call is to identify the kind of material or surface that you are cleaning or stripping. Knowing the type of surface material to be cleaned would help determine the kind of blasting media and equipment that would be required for the job. Some blasting projects require an air nozzle while others need a regular sandblasting gun.
The next thing to be done is to prepare the surrounding area where the cleaning or stripping is taking place. Prepping the surrounding would protect areas that should not be blasted as some blasting media can damage unprotected surfaces.
The last phase of the sandblasting process is the actual sandblasting work and the clean up afterwards.
The next thing to be done is to prepare the surrounding area where the cleaning or stripping is taking place. Prepping the surrounding would protect areas that should not be blasted as some blasting media can damage unprotected surfaces.
The last phase of the sandblasting process is the actual sandblasting work and the clean up afterwards.
The Pros and Cons of Sandblasting
The need for Orlando Sandblasting services has increased over the years as people are beginning to see the benefits of cleaning surfaces by blasting. And it is not just about cleaning surfaces alone, sandblasting is great for paint stripping from just about any surface like graffiti removal, highway stripe removal and vehicle paint removal. Also, certain sandblasting media and methods could add a smooth shiny finishing to any surface in the event you do not want to repaint that surface.
Sandblasting though an incredible method of cleaning can have damaging effects on the surface material if done unprofessionally. Most of the blasting media used in sandblasting are abrasive materials, which would cause static electricity and intense heat. Such rise in temperature could lead to a fire outbreak if not handled properly. Orlando sandblasting process is a highly pressurised activity that should only be undertaken by professional sandblasting service provider who would not only do it more efficiently and faster but would also ensure the surface material is undamaged and the effect of the sandblasting project on the environment is minimal.
At Orlando Sandblasting Pros, we do not recommend sandblasting as a do-it-yourself (DIY) project as this activity could pose threats to unexperienced workers. The blasted material can be damaged if proper care is not taken after the sandblasting.
Sandblasting though an incredible method of cleaning can have damaging effects on the surface material if done unprofessionally. Most of the blasting media used in sandblasting are abrasive materials, which would cause static electricity and intense heat. Such rise in temperature could lead to a fire outbreak if not handled properly. Orlando sandblasting process is a highly pressurised activity that should only be undertaken by professional sandblasting service provider who would not only do it more efficiently and faster but would also ensure the surface material is undamaged and the effect of the sandblasting project on the environment is minimal.
At Orlando Sandblasting Pros, we do not recommend sandblasting as a do-it-yourself (DIY) project as this activity could pose threats to unexperienced workers. The blasted material can be damaged if proper care is not taken after the sandblasting.
What You Should Know About Sandblasting
Abrasive blasting, more commonly known as sandblasting, is the operation of forcibly propelling a stream of abrasive material against a surface under high pressure to smooth a rough surface, roughen a smooth surface, shape a surface or remove surface contaminants. A pressurised fluid, typically compressed air, or a centrifugal wheel is used to propel the blasting material (often called the media).” - According to Wikipedia.
Simply put, sandblasting is the process of blasting a constant steam of abrasive substance against a surface using a high-pressure tool to change the surface area of an object or structure. This process is a faster, mechanized version of smoothing surfaces using regular sand paper. Sandblasting is a procedure that can occur naturally over time with wind blasting sand against surfaces and smoothing them out over time. Mechanized sandblasting became a thing on 18 October 1870 when Benjamin Chew Tilghman patented the process, which was later improved by Thomas Pangborn who added compressed air to the process in 1904. With mechanical and technological improvements, mobile sandblasting and media blasting machinery make sandblasting easier and less hazardous for Orlando sandblasting service providers.
Sandblasting Media
There are quite a number of blasting techniques where various media are employed to give specific finishing. At Orlando Sandblasting Pros, we understand that choosing the right blasting media for a project is essential as what works for sandblasting paint removal would not give great smoothing results. Using the wrong media could cause irreparable damage to the machine, equipment or building surface that is being worked on. Certain factors such as density, chemical composition, particle size and shape and impact resistance of the chosen media would affect the outcome of the blasting project. It is also very important to know the cost of the procedure and how to run the process safely
While many of the abrasive materials such as steel shot, aluminium oxide, cast iron, plastic, garnet and glass bead, which are used in blasting are not dangerous in themselves, there are other blasting media that have various levels of hazard to exposed persons. Materials such as silica sand, nickel slag, copper, and staurolite pose some danger to sandblasting pros who come in direct contact with these elements.
There are a variety of sandblasting media and some of the more popular ones are:
There are a variety of sandblasting media and some of the more popular ones are:
- Agricultural media
- Soft Synthetic media
- Hard Synthetic Media
- Metallic Media
Agricultural Media
Certain agricultural elements such as walnut shells and corn cobs are used as blasting media because they are milder on surfaces, cause less wearing of the surface that is being blasted and are environmentally friendly as they are bio-degradable. Such gentle media are mostly used for scouring paint off wooden surfaces. Walnut shell abrasive is a naturally hard material made from crushed walnut shells and is typically used to polish fiberglass, soft metals, stone, wood or plastic. Corn cob abrasive is an abrasive that is made from the crushed dense ring of a corn cob. It is a soft blasting media that is ideally used for cleaning, burnishing and deburring jewelry, fragile engine parts that would be damaged by harder abrasives and fiberglass. This type of blasting media is also ideal for graffiti removal as it would remove the paint without damaging the surface.
Soft Synthetic Media
In this category, materials such as wheat starch, dry ice and corn starch are used as blasting media to remove paint coatings while keeping the surface unspoiled. Dry ice is more often used by sandblasting service providers as a means of fire restoration as the dry ice is blasted at the burnt surfaces to remove char. Soda blasting is the process of using baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), which as a blasting media. Sodium bicarbonate is a material that crumbles easily and therefore can used be to remove surface material without causing any damage to the surface itself.
Hard Synthetic Media
Unlike their softer counterparts, hard synthetic media have more abrasive capabilities as most often you will find process byproducts such as aluminium oxide, glass beads, plastic beads and copper slag are used to strip rust from metal surfaces.
Bead blasting, which could be glass or plastic beads provide a smoother and brighter finish to sandblasted surfaces. One of the great benefits of glass bead blasting is that this type of media can be recycled many times over before needing replacement. Another benefit of bead blasting is that it is the most effectual method for getting rid of fungus, mineral deposits and calcium build up that can be found on the tiles of swimming pools. Bead blasting is a stripping process that is speedy, safe, and environment-friendly, and is also quite beneficial in automotive sandblasting.
Another recyclable blasting media is Aluminium oxide. It is the most commonly used media in blast finishing and preparation of surfaces. Aluminium Oxide is a very sharp blasting media that has long-lasting properties.
Bead blasting, which could be glass or plastic beads provide a smoother and brighter finish to sandblasted surfaces. One of the great benefits of glass bead blasting is that this type of media can be recycled many times over before needing replacement. Another benefit of bead blasting is that it is the most effectual method for getting rid of fungus, mineral deposits and calcium build up that can be found on the tiles of swimming pools. Bead blasting is a stripping process that is speedy, safe, and environment-friendly, and is also quite beneficial in automotive sandblasting.
Another recyclable blasting media is Aluminium oxide. It is the most commonly used media in blast finishing and preparation of surfaces. Aluminium Oxide is a very sharp blasting media that has long-lasting properties.
Metallic Sandblasting Media
Blasting media such as steel shots, steel grits, steel ballasts and chilled iron grit are sandblasting media that are very hard and recyclable. The hardness of this blasting media makes it not ideal for delicate surfaces that could be easily damaged. Depending on the intended finishing, one could choose to use steel shots to polish and smoothen surfaces while the grits with their angular shapes blast off rust and paint easier and faster.
Dustless Sandblasting
The Dustless Blasting method is a sandblasting process that uses water to overpower the dust that is usually produced while sandblasting. Dustless Blasting can be done using specific sandblasting equipment that comes with a wet-head attachment. Many Orlando sandblasting professionals offer dustless sandblasting services due to the process’ numerous advantages.
Some benefits of dustless sandblasting are:
- The chosen abrasive is mixed with water inside the sandblast tank. While blasting is taking place, the water condenses the abrasive and the grime, residue or paint that is being removed. Thanks to the water’s presence, no dust is formed from the blasting media or the removed surface material but rather the dust or particles get trapped by the water and fall to the ground, leaving the surface clean of particles and the air free of hazardous dusts.
- Seeing as water is mixed with the blasting media before operation begins, no dust trail or combustible sparks are formed. This gives you the freedom to sandblast virtually any surface in open spaces, even when there are people working nearby. In addition, you will save funds on sanitation and containment costs.
- When you combine water and the blasting media, the mixture creates more force and mass during the blasting process, which helps you cut the amount of media and water used per project. This saves money on consumables and also speeds up your work time.
- Water lubricates the blasting media as it moves through the equipment. This action help to reduce the amount of heat transfer, and also the effect of wear and tear on your equipment.
- Because the debris from the blasting media and the blasted surface are captured in the water, which can be contained and cleaned easily. This makes Dustless blasting an eco-friendly process.
- Dustless blasting is also a great method for parking lot stripe removal, highway stripe removal or parking lot paint removal as the water aids in washing away the paint on the concrete or asphalt ground while the blasting media strips the paint off.
Automotive Sandblasting
When considering removing pain, oil, grease and rust from the body of a car, several methods of blasting could be employed but the most popular of the methods for automotive blasting are soda blasting, sand blasting and dustless blasting. Sandblasting is the process where only particles of sand, metal, glass or beads are propelled at a high pressure to scrape paint or residue off a vehicle surface. Soda blasting is when the blasting media employed is sodium bicarbonate, which is also known as the household staple baking soda. Dustless sandblasting is almost the same as regular sandblasting but this technique includes water in the mixture.
Of the three above mentioned blasting methods, the most ideal for steel, which is what most vehicles are made of is Dustless Sandblasting because this blasting technique has water in the mixture and that aids in reducing heat and friction during the blasting process. According to Dustless Blasting, dustless sandblasting has the ability to reduce the temperature of the metal by 10 degrees during blasting, which is a great advantage over normal sandblasting, which raises heat and friction, and could cause the metal to warp if it is a thin metal. Some sandblasting professionals apply a cooling agent to the blasting media while working to help reduce the heat and friction. Experts also propound that soda blasting is also ideal for automotive blasting as soda will not warp steel.
Of the three above mentioned blasting methods, the most ideal for steel, which is what most vehicles are made of is Dustless Sandblasting because this blasting technique has water in the mixture and that aids in reducing heat and friction during the blasting process. According to Dustless Blasting, dustless sandblasting has the ability to reduce the temperature of the metal by 10 degrees during blasting, which is a great advantage over normal sandblasting, which raises heat and friction, and could cause the metal to warp if it is a thin metal. Some sandblasting professionals apply a cooling agent to the blasting media while working to help reduce the heat and friction. Experts also propound that soda blasting is also ideal for automotive blasting as soda will not warp steel.