Vapour blasting is also known as wet blasting, aqua blasting, liquid honing, vapour honing, dustless blasting, or slurry blasting. It is a surface preparation and cleaning process that uses a slurry of water and abrasive media to remove contaminants, coatings, and oxidation, offering a less aggressive and dust-free alternative to traditional sandblasting.
How it works:
A pressurised mixture of water and abrasive media (like glass beads or aluminium oxide) is propelled through a nozzle, hitting the surface to be cleaned.
Benefits:
Dust-free: The water helps to contain dust and debris, making it suitable for use in sensitive environments.
Gentler on surfaces: Vapour blasting is less abrasive than traditional sandblasting, reducing the risk of damaging delicate materials.
Simultaneous cleaning and preparation: It can remove contaminants and prepare surfaces for painting or coating in one step.
Versatile: It can be used on a wide range of materials, including metal, plastic, glass, and rubber.
No heat generation: Unlike some other blasting methods, vapour blasting doesn't generate heat, preventing warping or damage to the underlying material.
Applications:
Cleaning and restoring automotive and motorcycle parts.
Removing paint, rust, and other contaminants.
Cleaning machined parts, castings, and jewellery.
Restoring collectables and antiques