More about Blasting

22-09-2021

Blast, Clean and Dry Weld Seams in 50 Seconds

To avoid quality issues during the subsequent cathodic dip painting process, a renowned automobile manufacturer relies on a fully automated water jet process. In contrast to the previously used method it allows to remove impurities without the addition of blasting abrasive. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/blast-clean-and-dry-weld-seams-in-50-seconds-2932726.html

28-12-2020

Wet blasting - Reproducible, precise blasting results

The variety of available blasting methods repeatedly presents users with the challenge of finding the optimum solution for their individual application. Wet blasting offers numerous advantages over dry blasting. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/wet-blasting-reproducible-precise-blasting-results-2695337.html

15-12-2020

Leipziger Messe takes over PaintExpo

Leipziger Messe has taken over PaintExpo from FairFair GmbH with effect from 1 December 2020. The next PaintExpo will take place as planned from 26 to 29 April 2022 in Karlsruhe. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/leipziger-messe-takes-over-paintexpo-2693895.html

11-12-2020

Targeted blasting of engine blocks and cylinder heads

Batch size 1, no set-up times, unmanned production and process-safe blasting results were the main focus of the project for the new blasting plant for BMW Brilliance Automotive in Shenyang, China. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/targeted-blasting-of-engine-blocks-and-cylinder-heads-2693030.html

02-12-2020

"Think Big" with the new IST issue

"Think Big" shouts the colourful cover of the new IST. Although this attitude should be taken to heart, the title alludes to an exciting user example, in which large heavy-duty parts are coated economically. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/think-big-with-the-new-ist-issue-2689969.html

14-11-2019

New Research and Development Director appointed for Elcometer

Elcometer Ltd, a leading manufacturer of inspection and blasting equipment, has appointed Paul King as their new Research and Development Director. Paul's key responsibilities at Elcometer include managing the overall activities in the R&D department at Elcometer's head office in Manchester, UK. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/new-research-and-development-director-appointed-for-elcometer-2483086.html

26-08-2019

VDMA specification on shot blasting technology, fire and explosion protection published

After revision, the updated version of the standard sheet VDMA 24388:2019-10 'Shot blasting technology - Fire and explosion protection' is available. For improved comprehensibility, the text has been editorially adapted from VDMA 24388:2012-07. In addition, the text has been translated into English. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/vdma-specification-on-shot-blasting-technology-fire-and-explosion-protection-published-2452369.html

15-07-2019

Zell plans largest blasting plant in Europe

Europe's largest blasting plant is to be built in Rottenacker on the Danube. The company Zell from Ehingen-Volkersheim has planned a production and dispatch hall of about 3000 square meters, which will be equipped with 56 newly developed and self-built cell blasting plants. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/news/zell-plans-largest-blasting-plant-in-europe-2423244.html

02-03-2019

Compact vacuum blasting system for clean and precise surface treatment

With the MFT600, GP Anlagenbau has launched a standardised vacuum suction blast machine for the processing of very small and small series. While the emission of dust and material removal is unavoidable with most known surface treatment processes, the MFT600 works completely clean due to the negative pressure. More

https://www.ist-surfacetechnology.com/product-news/compact-vacuum-blasting-system-for-clean-and-precise-surface-treatment-2277852.html