Glass Bead Blasting
- We have a Bead Blasting facility which is 6 metres in length 2 metres in width and 2 metres high so that we can accommodate reasonably substantial assemblies.
- The process employs high pressure compressed air to deliver small spheres of glass bead from a nozzle at very high velocity into every nook and cranny of the target object where a uniform Satin finish is required (.5Ra)
Why is this process desirable?
There are a number of reasons, not the least of which is that it is an environmentally friendly process that is more effective and considerably more economical than the alternative of manual polishing. On the technical side, it is important to get rid of the burn marks created on stainless steel by welding to enable the material to form the passive protective layer that provides stainless steel with its ability to resist corrosion.
The end result produced by Bead Blasting is a very attractive and highly desirable smooth and clean Satin finish.
The process employs high pressure compressed air to deliver small spheres of glass bead from a nozzle at very high velocity into every nook and cranny of the target object where a uniform Satin finish is required (.5Ra)
It can be a single component or a complicated welded assembly of pipe, plate, sheet and angle, in each case, the desired uniform finish can be achieved with ease.
This would represent a very formidable, time consuming and expensive task for a tradesperson.
This is why we recommend Bead Blasting on both stainless and aluminium products as a superb result can be attained at a fraction of the cost of manual polishing without the need to use toxic acids or pickling pastes thereby effectively removing the risk of environmental consequences.
We have a Bead Blasting facility which is 6 metres in length 2 metres in width and 2 metres high so that we can accommodate reasonably substantial assemblies.
rockPRESS have used this process very effectively for customers in the following industries:
- Food Processing
- Structural Stainless walkways and platforms
- Architectural products in coastal areas
- Abattoir equipment
- Architectural Aluminium products
rockPRESS can assure you of a fine finish on all stainless and aluminium products courtesy of our Bead Blaster.
