At NIRAJ AND PATEL ASSOCIATE, we use advanced abrasive blasting and airless spray equipment to deliver top-quality results—without ever subcontracting our work. As authorized applicators for Berger Paints and Asian Paints, we ensure trusted, professional service every time.
This is also known as sandblasting, is a surface preparation technique that uses a high-pressure stream of abrasive material to clean, roughen, or smooth a surface. It’s commonly used before applying protective coatings to ensure optimal adhesion.
It has following Key Purposes:
* Remove rust, old paint, mill scale, or contaminants
* Achieve desired surface roughness/profile for coating adhesion
* Clean welds or surface defects
* Prepare surfaces to industry standards (e.g., SSPC, NACE, ISO)
There are different types of Abrasive Blasting:
Abrasive Used :Low pressure, water + abrasive
Key Uses : Ideal for delicate surfaces
Abrasive Used : Garnet, steel grit, sand
Key Uses : Heavy-duty cleaning of steel, concrete
Abrasive Used: Abrasive + water
Key Uses : Reduces dust, used in sensitive environments
Abrasive Used :Glass beads
Key Uses : Fine finish on stainless steel or aluminum
Abrasive Used :Steel shot
Key Uses : Concrete surface prep, floor cleaning
Abrasive Used : Sodium bicarbonate
Key Uses : Gentle cleaning, often for graffiti or fire damage
These standards define the cleanliness and surface profile after blasting:
SSPC-SP10/NACE No. 2 – Near-white metal blast
SSPC-SP5/NACE No. 1– White metal blast (most thorough)
SSPC-SP6/NACE No. 3 – Commercial blast
SSPC-SP7/NACE No. 4– Brush-off blast (light cleaning)
ISO 8501-1 – International equivalent standards
* Steel bridges, tanks, ships
* Industrial flooring (concrete surface prep)
* Automotive and aerospace parts
* Petrochemical and marine structures
* Measured in mils or microns (e.g., 2–3 mils or 50–75 µm)
* Affects coating adhesion; must match coating manufacturer’s recommendation
* Proper PPE (respirators, suits, gloves)
* Dust control (containment, wet/vapor blasting)
* Compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations (e.g., silica exposure limits)
