Problem
Solving with Vaqua®
Wet Blasting
What is the Wet Blasting Process
Why VAQUA® Wet Blasting?
Here are ten good reasons
1. Allows
simultaneous operations: deburring, descaling, degreasing, etc. in one handling.
2. The process is environmentally sound.
3. No strong chemicals are used, which eliminates chemical handling hazards and
disposal costs.
4. Contributes to EPA, state, and federal regulation compliance.
5. Provides for a safer, healthier workplace.
6. Requires no auxiliary dust collection equipment.
7. Surface preparation for a specific purpose can also eliminate other problems
further down the processing chain (e.g. burrs, debris, and defects).
8. Cleaning or restoration of components extends their life and cuts the cost of
replacement.
9. Produces consistent results with total control processing.
10. Eliminates the need for laborious and costly handwork.
Examples of VAQUA® Applications
| Electrical
Switchgear Overhaul: No impregnation of media in silver or gold contacts. |
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Electrical
switch gear cleaned without dismantling. |
| Internal
Flushing: Abrasive slurry is forced through internal passages to remove burrs and unwanted core stand. |
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Machine
aluminum castings deburred and cleaned of loose swarf and cutting oils. |
| Glass Molds: Sharply reduce hand polishing. |
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| Preparation
for Adhesion: Rubber-to-metal bonding, preparation for flame sprayed hard coating, preparation prior to painting. |
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| Forging
Dies: Clean without stock removal. |
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| Machine
Die-Castings: One-step chip removal, degreasing, deburring, and surface finishing. |
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| Thermoset Plastic Molds: Hold tight tolerances yet clean aggressively. |
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| Lapped and Ground Surfaces: Remove micro-burrs and lapping compound without damage to close tolerance surfaces. |
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| Stainless
Steel Fabrication: Superior surface finish and reduce hand polishing. |
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| Scale
Removal: From precision components which cannot be blasted or acid cleaned. |
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| I.D.
Tube Flushing: Internally flush tubes in fuel systems.. |
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| Rubber
Molds: Clean and polish without stock removal |
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| File
Reconditioning: Resharpen files in house. |
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| Engine
Reconditioning: Simultaneously degrease and improve surface finish. |
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Meters cleaned, before repair, by water authorities. | |
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Door
furniture cleaned before plating. |
