Sandblasting

Sandblasting and the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

When it comes to sandblasting, the importance of safety cannot be stressed enough. That safety expands past the blast suit into the entire breathing air system. Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a dangerous reality...

Kayleigh DeMace

April 3, 2017

Sandblasting

LP vs HP: Which Blast Machine Do I Need?

One question we hear frequently is, Which blast machine do I need…HP or LP? Here’s a hint: it all has to do with your breathing air respirator. When choosing a complete blast machine package, you...

John Gula

November 9, 2016

Sandblasting

Turn your trash into cash: 5 of the coolest DIY Sandblasting Projects

As the fleeting summer lapses into its cooler counterpart visibly through your office window, you may find yourself longing for one last, slothful weekend on the beach — however, sand doesn’t only have...

September 14, 2016

Category - Sandblasting

At Industrial Outpost, we work with the experts at SandblastingMachine.com—the industry leaders in the e-commerce distribution of abrasive blasting equipment’s and OEM replacement parts—to deliver quality information and articles on everything about abrasive blasting. From tips and tricks to product advice and even fun facts, you’ll find what you’re looking for right here.

Sandblasting Tech

This incredible laser technology removes rust instantly — but you definitely can’t afford it

Rust is a nightmare for vehicle owners. It likely began somewhere hidden from your line of sight, and for the past five years it’s managed to go unseen. You’ve finally carved out a few minutes’ time to peek at your...

August 31, 2016

Sandblasting

How to Choose the Correct Air Hose for Your Blast Pot

What size air hose do I need to hook up my new blast pot? As the “sandblasting expert,” a question I receive quite often is, I just received my new blast pot, but it doesn’t have the air hose to hook...

John Gula

August 17, 2016

Sandblasting

John Visits Clemco Industries: Days 2, 3, 4

Day Two, Wednesday April 20th – Clemco Blast Machine Safety NOTE: To read about John’s first day at Clemco Industries product training, click here. Let’s face it: media blasting isn’t the safest activity you can...

John Gula

June 29, 2016

Sandblasting

John Visits Clemco Industries: Day 1

Washington, Missouri: located fifty miles south of St.Louis, in The Heart of Wine Country, nestled on the western bank of the Missouri River. I recently had the opportunity to visit this quaint little town that is home...

John Gula

May 23, 2016

Sandblasting

5 oddly satisfying GIFs that prove SANDblasting is a misleading term…

Sandblasting — flat out — is a misnomer. Though silica sand was once the exclusive blasting abrasive, the potential health hazards of using sand far outweighed the cheap cost. So while many first-time buyers...

March 31, 2016

Sandblasting

How Does a Blast Machine Work?

It’s a blast Sandblasting is an incredibly useful process that can be used for a variety of purposes, including cleaning, deburring, removing coatings, and shot-peening, among other ways which generally finish or...

Sarah Simonovich

March 7, 2016

Aviation Industry Lubricants Sandblasting

What does PSC stand for? (You won’t believe the responses)

For those of you not “in-the-know,” PSC stands for Petroleum Service Company. Yes, a third of the acronym is dedicated to “Petroleum”, but another is dedicated to “Service” (and...

February 23, 2016

Sandblasting

Blast Away Plaque: Air Polishers are the Sandblasters of the Dental Health Field

If you’re familiar with sandblasting, you have probably already realized its incredible potential as a multi-purpose machine: blast equipment can be used to clean graffiti off walls, remove corrosion and coatings from...

Sarah Simonovich

February 15, 2016

Sandblasting

Blast the Weeds Away: One Man’s Approach to Organic Farming

Agricultural Sandblasting in the Age of Recycling You might be asking yourself, what does recycling have to do with sandblasting? And what does sandblasting have to do with agriculture? Historically speaking (since at...

Sarah Simonovich

January 18, 2016

Sandblasting

The Inventor of Sandblasting was a Real, American Hero

A common thread in American history has been the veneration of the multi-tasker. Whether it be George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Teddy Roosevelt, or Jim Thorpe, Americans have always been fascinated by a jack-of-all...

December 28, 2015