Blasting Equipment

Replacement Blasting Gun

• Product Code: 3008-2
• Brand: TradeQuip Professional

The TradeQuip "Made for the Trade" Replacement Abrasive Blasting Gun is perfect for a wide variety of surface preparation jobs such as removing paint, scale, rust and oxidation. Ideal for surface preparation on cars, trucks, machinery, steel, glass etching and much more. This abrasive blasting deadman valve removes the need for hose adaptors by blocking and sealing the grit flow immediately when the handle is released! The deadman valve features a comfortable nonslip vinyl grip, a spring loaded paddle trigger for added convenience and a fast on/off switch to conserve media. For use with all TradeQuip and Borum Mobile Blasters (Including Soda Blasters). Use to replace defective or damaged deadman valve or to convert to the convenience of one-hand operation lever flow control.

Features:

• One-Hand Lever Flow Control
• Fast on/off conserves media and reduces mess
• Spring loaded paddle trigger
• Nonslip vinyl grip
• Carbon steel body
• Designed for high flow with minimal air input

Specifications:

• Length: 200mm
• Weight: 1kg

NOTE: We recommend the use of  personal protective equipment. Always wear a respiratory filter or mask over your mouth when operating this unit. You will create a cloud of abrasive media material and debris which should not be inhaled

Choosing the right abrasive media

Garnet

Garnet is one of the last few abrasives that are naturally mined. It is an industrial gemstone that creates a profile virtually free of embedment, which makes it excellent for coating adhesion, as well as applications where low or no transfer of grit into the substrate can be tolerated. Garnet is generally used when paint, rust, and scale have to be removed from steel, such as car/truck frames, tanks, heavy machinery, farm equipment, etc. Garnet is one of the most economical abrasive and is the best choice for large blast projects. Best uses: rust removal, heavy scale removal, paint and coatings removal on heavy-gauge steel.

Glass Beads

Crushed Glass or Glass Beads would have to be one of the most popular forms of blast media and can be used on a variety of dustless blasting and abrasive blasting projects across all industry sectors. Using crushed glass means you know you are using a eco friendly and recycled product that helps the environment. If you’re looking to achieve a smooth, bright finish, glass beads can be your best option. Glass beads are also recyclable and can be used up to 100 times before replacement, making them an extremely cost-effective option. Glass bead media works well on soft metals like aluminium and brass as well as plastic. Works with a blasting gun or in a blast cabinet.

Walnut Shell

Nut shells and other organic materials, don't cause anchor patterns, making them useful for removing dirt, grease, oil, carbon, scale, burrs and paint without changing the underlying substrate. Walnut shells can be an excellent choice for softer surfaces such as wood — they won’t cause etching. Walnut shells are one of less abrasive blasting media you can use and are completely biodegradable, making them among the most environmentally-friendly blasting media. Walnut shell blasting media is great for rust- free paint removal from sheet metal and for cleaning engines and transmissions. Walnut media blasting is especially effective when you want to clean paint, grease and other dirt from the surface of a material but maintain the integrity of the substrate materials. Ideal for use with aluminium, brass and sheet metal.

Steel Grit

Steel grit offers a more angular shape and sharper texture. It can be used to remove rust, paint or scale from steel surfaces. Steel Grit works well in many tough applications such as railway maintenance, structural steel and in foundries. Steel Grit Abrasive Media is made up of sharp cutting angular particles that clean by cutting and etching into the surface which usually results in an etched surface with well defined anchor pattern. Steel Grit can also be used in blasting cabinets for surface preparation as its sharp edge will gradually round over as the abrasive is recycled. The durability and resistance to impact fatigue of Steel Grit provides maximum cleaning efficiency at the most economical cost. 

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