Soda Blasting

Often thought of as the answer to a variety of expendable and coating removal process needs, soda or bicarbonate of soda blasting is centred on a highly caustic product – indeed, it should be noted that, in certain circumstances, it can cause a reaction to an operative’s skin and is difficult to ‘wash away’ when used outside.  It should be swept up or vacuumed away as attempting to wash away into drains can often cause blockages. 

Additionally, using soda to blast paint from automotive and aerospace coatings means that a residue of the removed coating will be mixed with the used soda and there will also be a portion of soda (caustic) entrapped in seams and rivets.  When this retained material becomes wet it will react and damage any coating that has been applied.  Therefore, such components need to be thoroughly washed to remove any residue.  We have developed our range of Gel Blast plastic media as a direct replacement for soda media.  Gel Blast strips faster with less dust and can also be re-used multiple times.  It can also be used in wet environments and is easier to clean up than soda or other conventional wet blast media such as garnet and expendable.