When it comes to NDT surface preparation, there are many sandblasting abrasives to choose from, and garnet is one of the best. There are many reasons to choose this versatile substance, and it can significantly improve your end results.
Garnet is a Safer Choice
Sandblasting always carries some risk. Regardless of the material used, workers need to be careful not to inhale the dust. Inevitably, no sandblasting material is safe to inhale.
With this in mind, it's important to choose a material like garnet that produces less dust. The less dust produced, the less likely workers are to ingest harmful substances. Additionally, garnet is non-toxic. Unlike silica sand, garnet does not contain silica, making it a safer alternative. However, despite the reduced long-term health effects such as respiratory damage, it is vital to wear personal protective equipment when handling all abrasives.
Garnet is Cleaner
Every sandblasting job requires a cleanup operation after the dust settles. This is another advantage of using garnet. Less dust produced means less work to clean up afterward. This can help save time and money and get the job done faster.
Garnet is a natural substance and completely chemically inert, so it is easy to clean and can be cleaned in a variety of ways.
Garnet is more cost-effective
Because garnet is a very effective cleaning abrasive, only a small amount is needed. Garnet is a relatively hard, dense material that works very well. Using a relatively small amount of garnet still gets an effective and thorough job done. Therefore, it is very cost-effective.
In addition, garnet is a semi-reusable substance. As long as the blasting is done correctly and a sufficient amount of the substance is recovered after blasting, the same piece of garnet can be used many times. This is essential for saving money in the long run.
Finally, garnet produces a clean surface with the advantages of high productivity and low consumption.
For more information, please contact us to learn more about using garnet or any other type of abrasive for NDT surface preparation.
