Grit Blasting Services – Industrial Surface Preparation

Grit Blasting Services – Industrial Surface Preparation

Grit blasting, also known as abrasive blasting or sandblasting, is a powerful and highly effective surface preparation method used to remove contaminants, rust, and old coatings from metal, concrete, and other surfaces. Ferrous Protection provides grit blasting services that help prepare surfaces for new coatings, ensuring long-lasting protection and improved surface adhesion.

Since 1987, we have been at the forefront of industrial surface preparation, offering high-quality grit blasting services across various industries, including oil & gas, aviation, petrochemical, and infrastructure. Our grit blasting services help improve the durability and lifespan of your assets, ensuring they are protected from corrosion and wear.

Why Choose Grit Blasting for Surface Preparation?

Grit blasting is essential in many industrial sectors, providing the following benefits:

• Effective Corrosion Removal: Grit blasting removes rust, scale, and old coatings, providing a clean, profiled surface for new coatings.

• Enhanced Surface Profile: By roughening the surface, grit blasting increases the surface area, improving adhesion for subsequent coatings.

• Preparation for Protective Coatings: The grit blasting process is the first step before applying industrial coatings, such as epoxy or polyurea, ensuring optimal protection for tanks, pipelines, and structures.

• Environmentally Friendly Options: We use eco-friendly abrasive materials, such as garnet and aluminium oxide, reducing the environmental impact of surface preparation work.

• Versatility: Grit blasting can be used on a wide variety of surfaces, including steel, concrete, aluminium, and more, making it ideal for a range of applications.

Types of Grit Blasting We Offer

At Ferrous Protection, we offer several types of grit blasting to meet the unique needs of your project:

1. Wet Abrasive Grit Blasting
   Wet abrasive grit blasting is an environmentally friendly solution that minimizes airborne dust during the blasting process. By combining water with abrasive media, this method helps displace soluble salts, reducing the risk of premature coating failure caused by osmotic blistering.

2. Dry Abrasive Grit Blasting
   Dry grit blasting is the most common method for industrial applications. We use abrasive materials such as garnet, aluminium oxide, and steel shot to remove rust, old paint, and coatings from steel, concrete, and other surfaces.

3. Captive Blasting
   Captive blasting involves using a closed, controlled environment, which is ideal for working in confined spaces or when environmental protection is essential. This method allows us to work efficiently while controlling waste and debris.

4. Vacuum Blasting
   Vacuum blasting is a variation of grit blasting that uses a vacuum system to remove dust and debris. It is ideal for applications where dust containment is a priority, such as in confined spaces or sensitive environments.

Grit Blasting Applications

Ferrous Protection has a wealth of experience in providing grit blasting services across a wide variety of industries. Our grit blasting services are commonly used in the following sectors:

• Oil & Gas: Removing rust, scale, and debris from storage tanks, pipelines, and offshore rigs.

• Aviation: Surface preparation for jet fuel tanks, aircraft maintenance, and airside tank lining.

• Petrochemical: Pre-coating preparation for chemical storage tanks, vessels, and tank farms.

• Manufacturing: Surface cleaning and preparation of silos, storage tanks, and manufacturing equipment.

• Infrastructure: Grit blasting for bridges, pylons, and highways to ensure longevity and prevent corrosion.

• Marine & Shipping: Preparing ship hulls, marine tanks, and offshore platforms for protective coatings and maintenance.