Sandblasting was invented by Benjamin Chew Tilghman in 1870. Over time, it became drastically improved and then in the 1930’s, the US Navy used it for rust removal and surface preparation for painting equipment, etc
Sandblasting nowadays is often referred to as “media blasting” (which is a type of material that is used to blast with)
The most commonly used materials these days for blasting include crushed glass, copper slag, and glass beads, which are commonly used by machine shops along with media such as walnut shell. There are many more abrasive/medias on the market as well.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Our Sandblasting Services
It definitely can if you don’t know what you’re doing, Yes, sandblasting can damage the surface if not done properly. This is why it is important to have our professional sandblasting company do the job, as we use the right techniques, media and equipment to ensure the job is done safely.
This depends on the size of project and complexity. Often times when scheduled, same-day turnaround jobs are available. On average, most jobs are scheduled with a one to two day turn-around time.
With specialized equipment we own and safely operate, it takes compressed air which is ran through a series of air dryer hoses and tubes which is fed into whats called a “blast pot” (essentially a name for a storage tank for the media to be held.) With the correct air pressure and flow set, we’re off and blasting away!
No minimum. Small items will be worked in within a batch of other small items for time the sake of time and efficiency.
Yes, we are 100% licensed and insured.
We sure do!
Yes, we have a location where you can bring your vehicle or item to. We also offer a pickup and delivery service for our customers as well.
We sandblast everything. Pretty much any size of job from nuts and bolts for those original type restorations, all the way up to huge industrial jobs and equipment, to complete vehicles.
We offer pick-up and delivery services, as well as mobile service for all customers.
The list is extensive, but to start, metal, stainless steel, wood, concrete, water features, log cabin homes, decks, wood, fiberglass, hand rails, heavy equipment and much more.