Abrasive Blast Time Trial: Powder Coat Removal – GARNET vs IRON GRIT
Abrasives: Garnet (30/60) and Iron Grit (Fine)
Equipment: Empire Abrasive Equipment 650 Pressure Pot
Compressor: Rotair 425 CFM Compressor
Nozzle: #5 XL Aluminum Jacket Nozzle
PSI: Ranging from 109
Blast Area: 4’ X 4’ Powder Coated Metal Each Test (16 square Feet each)
Operator: Same for Each Test
Grit Valve Setting: Dialed in for optimal performance for each abrasive
Time Trial Results:
Garnet:
Blast Time: 7 Minutes 18 Seconds
Abrasive Consumption: 60.5 lbs
Seconds per Square Foot: 27.31 Seconds
Pound per Square Foot (Abrasive): 3.78 lbs
Iron Grit:
Blast Time: 7 Minutes 19 Seconds
Abrasive Consumption: 59 lbs
Seconds per Square Foot: 27.31 Seconds
Pound per Square Foot (Abrasive): 3.68 lbs
If you would like us to run a test of any abrasives you can contact us at 919.622.7484