Blast Cleaning by Mikris Finishers
Looking for expert blast cleaning? Mikris Finishers Ltd has an award-winning, experienced team ready to provide the blast cleaning services you require.
Commonly Used Media Types: Below are our most commonly used media types and their applications. If you have a specific requirement not listed, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We would be more than happy to discuss your options with you.
Ready to discuss your blast cleaning needs? Contact us today to find the perfect solution for your project.
Glass Bead
Need to remove welding heat marks and achieve a smooth satin finish? Glass Bead is the ideal choice for achieving a flawless surface with minimal patching and marks.
Specifications:
Sizes: Available from 75-150 to 150-250
Application: Widely used on stainless steel to hide most fabrication marks and weld discoloration. It is also effective for cleaning up old castings and brass sculptures, making it a great prep for polishing.
Ferrous or Non-Ferrous: Suitable for both
Air Pressure Required: 40 PSI
Ready to enhance your project with Glass Bead? Contact us today to discuss your needs and find the perfect solution for your surface finishing requirements.
Aluminium Oxide
Preparing work for wet paint and powder coating? Aluminium Oxide is what Mikris Finishers Ltd uses for most restorations of steel work.
Specifications:
Sizes: From 20 grade to 120 grade
Application: Aluminium Oxide is a much lighter grit than chilled iron and can be used to blast smaller items like bike frames and brackets without distortion. This is why Mikris uses it as the day-to-day grit for 90% of applications.
Ferrous or Non-Ferrous: Both
Air Pressure Required: 65 PSI
Ready to prepare your work with Aluminium Oxide? Contact us today to discuss your blast cleaning needs and find the perfect solution for your project.
Chilled Iron
Looking for a coarse grit to remove iron mill scale at an industrial rate? Chilled Iron is the solution for heavy-duty applications.
Specifications:
Sizes: Available from G12 (0.30mm – 0.71mm) to G24 (0.60mm – 1.10mm)
Application: Chilled Iron is used to create a coarse profile in various industrial applications. It is also suitable for stripping parts with a minimum wall thickness of around 5mm.
Ferrous or Non-Ferrous: Ferrous
Air Pressure Required: 120 PSI
Ready to tackle your industrial cleaning needs with Chilled Iron? Contact us today to discuss your requirements and find the perfect solution for your project.
Plastic Chips
Need to remove old paint without damaging the substrate? Plastic Chips are the perfect solution for delicate paint removal when industrial stripping processes are not suitable.
Specifications:
Sizes: Available in one size
Application: Ideal for removing paint and coatings without damaging the substrate. When used correctly, Plastic Chips can remove paint from plating without harming the surface underneath.
Air Pressure Required: 30 PSI
Ready to safely remove paint with Plastic Chips? Contact us today to discuss your requirements and find the perfect solution for your project.
Walnut Shells
Looking for a safe media to clean old engines, gearboxes, and casting components? Walnut Shells are the ideal choice for delicate cleaning tasks.
Specifications:
Sizes: Available in one size
Application: Perfect for cleaning mechanical components that are not cost-effective to dismantle for reconditioning. Walnut Shells are soft and degradable, ensuring that if the media gets into the internals, it won’t cause damage.
Air Pressure Required: 30 PSI
Ready to clean your mechanical components with Walnut Shells? Contact us today to discuss your needs and find the perfect solution for your project.
Crushed Glass
Need to remove corrosion on aluminium or soft paint? Crushed Glass is an effective media for these tasks, though it may contain impurities that could affect paintwork later on.
Specifications:
Sizes: Available in Fine, Medium, and Coarse
Application: Predominantly used for removing corrosion on aluminium and can also be used to remove soft paint. Made from recycled glass bottles that are crushed, washed, and screened to size.
Air Pressure Required: 30 PSI
Ready to tackle corrosion and paint removal with Crushed Glass? Contact us today to discuss your needs and find the perfect solution for your project.
Steel Shot
Looking for a skilled media for surface treatment? Steel Shot can be highly effective but requires careful handling to avoid distorting even the thickest materials.
Specifications:
Sizes: Numerous sizes available, ranging from 0.01mm to 2.8mm
Application: Used to de-stress the surface tension on precision parts using the Almen Scale/system. Think of it as having numerous hammers hitting the surface, which can stretch the outer layer of the substrate and potentially cause distortion if misused.
Air Pressure Required: 100 PSI
Ready to use Steel Shot for your precision parts? Contact us today to discuss your requirements and find the perfect solution for your project.
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