Shot blasting has a significant influence on the success of coatings in delivering corrosion protection. To determine the impact, Ervin conducted a study of seven different steel shot and grit abrasives at the Ervin Test Centre to measure their influence on cleaning speed and corrosion protection. The results of the study have been published in the International Surface Technology Magazine. You can read the full article by clicking on the button below.
In summary, whilst round blasting media (shot) are recommended for some specific processes, when it comes to pure blasting performance combined with optimal surface preparation, grit blasting media has a clear advantage.
