It is important to know the differences in blasting media as you prep for your coating and painting project, since different abrasive blasting media are required for different applications. While media blasting is fast, safe and efficient, a blasting procedure with a particular abrasive &#;cannot be undone&#;, so choosing the right material is paramount. At Buffalo Manufacturing, we&#;ll provide concise advice on which blasting material is right for your application based on the cleaning work required.
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Complimentary Safety and Technical Data sheets are provided for many of the media types we stock.
Sandpaper contains sharp edges that cut away at wood or metal. The abrasive particles are glued onto backing material such as Kraft paper with a bonding agent. Different grades of sandpaper grit represent the difference in the quality of the abrasive material.
Industrial-grade sandpaper uses higher quality materials than commercial-grade but is only available in specific stores. Sandpaper is also measured by its grit size &#; the number of sharp particles per square inch of sandpaper. The larger the grit size, the more edges there are and the smoother the sandpaper.
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The density of the grit is important, too. Open-coated sandpaper has gaps between the grits, allowing sawdust to gather so it doesn&#;t interfere with the sanding. Closed-coated sandpaper, on the other hand, doesn&#;t have those open spaces.
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