Reducing capital costs for surface preparation with modified air-blast cabinets
Air blasting, or abrasive blasting, can be used by powder coaters for a number of surface preparation tasks, including cleaning, surface profiling, or both to improve coating adhesion; stripping of old coatings before recoating; and removing coatings for rework on defective parts.
This article explains the air-blast process and operating principles. It then describes the types of equipment available, focusing on the role of modified air-blast cabinets for specialized surface treatment requirements.