Vakuum-Saugstrahlen
Vacuum suction blasting is an advanced surface cleaning and preparation process used in various industrial applications. Unlike conventional blasting processes that use compressed air to blow abrasive onto the surface to be cleaned, vacuum suction blasting uses a vacuum to suck the abrasive onto the surface.
The vacuum suction blasting process typically begins when the vacuum cup that creates the vacuum is turned on. The abrasive, which often consists of fine particles such as sand, glass beads or walnut shells, is then fed into a blast head which is moved over the surface to be cleaned.
The vacuum in the blasting head sucks the abrasive onto the surface, effectively removing dirt, paint, rust and other contaminants. At the same time, the loosened contaminants are sucked into the vacuum container together with the abrasive, ensuring a clean and dust-free environment during the cleaning process.
An important advantage of vacuum suction blasting is its efficiency and versatility. As the abrasive is sucked directly onto the surface, precise and controlled cleaning is possible without using large quantities of abrasive. In addition, vacuum suction blasting is suitable for a wide range of materials and surfaces, including metal, concrete, wood and plastics.
Vacuum suction blasting offers a gentle and effective way to clean and prepare surfaces in various industries, including automotive, shipbuilding, construction and historic preservation. It is an environmentally friendly process as it reduces the use of chemicals while ensuring thorough and efficient cleaning.
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