Vapor Blast Systems for Military & Defense MX
The Wet Technologies Vapor Blasting MX System Covers Several Applications and Conditions Found in Military Requirements:
Parts that exhibit rust or oxidation. These need to be cleaned to bare substrate for inspection and reuse, with minimum surface effect.
Parts that through use and thermal cycles are prone to scale build up.
Oily parts that previously required a separate chemical pre-wash.
Parts requiring any of the above, and still leave a smooth surface.
Parts requiring recoating or bonding, where light even etching would produce a superior anchoring pattern.
Areas where personnel exposure to blasting dust and its effect on health and the workplace are of major concern.
Areas where PPE (personal protective equipment) can inhibit productivity.
Wet Technologies Vapor Blasting Advantages Over Other MX Surface Finishing Methods:
No chemicals are required to achieve results.
Finishing leaves little or no impregnation of media into the surface.
Combining the addition of an immersion heater with special filtration, light oils and greasy dirt can be removed in remanufacturing applications such as automotive and aircraft engine and airframe overhaul.
The ability to clean down into fine cracks and pores makes it an excellent and often specified process to prepare for liquid penetrant inspection (LPI).
Closed loop filtration is no longer an option in industry; it’s mandatory, and included as standard equipment on our systems.
Surfaces are left clean and dust free.
Reduced or No warping.
No Static Build Up.
Wet Blasting Advantages Over Dry Blasting for Military & Defense MX
The Wet Tech process has several distinct advantages over dry blasting including being able to dial in the process by varying the concentration and air pressure, from aggressive deburring to subsequent smoothing, minimizing warping and abrasive embedded into a surface. It can also combine pre-washing, degreasing, and descaling in one system. It is a superior method used to etch composite and metallic surfaces in preparation for high strength bonding and coating.
What our customers say about us
“The initial inspection and training by Brian, Dan and Fred was outstanding. Their dedication goes way beyond what was expected!”
Navair | China Lake, CA
Blasting Process
Which vapor blasting process is right for me?
We provide solutions based on your application and finishing needs. All of our systems are offered independently closed loop, as well as open loop, and can also be designed to feed and draw from a customer’s plant waste water treatment process.
A significant factor in our reputation is our ability to run the highest concentrations of certain medias in the industry.
Our slurry delivery system provides the most even finishes with faster process times, and lower media consumption rates.
Combination Systems Available: We can combine high pressure water and wet blast slurry processing into the same system.