The primary advantages of the Bristle Blasting process lie in its simplicity and in its economic benefits. The tool itself is driven by a light-weight motor that can utilize either a standard electric power source or compressed air. Safety precautions taken by the operator are the same as those which apply to ordinary hand-held powertools namely: wearing work gloves, suitable workclothing and appropriate face / eye protection.
The tool has excellent portability and eliminates the need for complex equipment, work-suits, breathing apparatus and gritrecovery systems that are commonly required for ordinary abrasive blasting processes. In addition, the Bristle Blasting process is ecofriendly in that it does not use or generate hazardous waste, thereby ‘greening’ industry’s approach to corrosion removal and surface preparation of steel components.

 

1. Removes corrosion, coatings, mill scale and other contaminants without removing healthy material without grinding or polishing
2. Generates anchor profiles ranging from 2.5 to 3.3mil (65 – 85 μm Rz) including on weld seams, edges, around bolts and on surface
    irregularities
3. Cleans and profiles quickly and economically using safe and durable Bristle Blaster® Belts; eliminating the need for costly abrasive blast  
    equipment
4. Suitable for spot repairs as well as larger areas where other processes are prohibitive; does not use / produce hazardous material.
5. Restores corroded and pitted surfaces to near-white metal or white metal appearance
6. Improves integrity of treated surface; generates compressive residual stress for crack growth resistance, improved fatigue life and improved
    corrosion resistance