Need of copper slag in Blasting

Copper Slag

Many businesses that are involved in construction or heavy machinery make use of the blasting process to prepare a surface for painting or to clean a surface and remove caked on dirt. Whilst it is likely that you will have heard of the process before, how much do you actually understand about what it involves? Unless you work in an industry where blasting is a common practice, it is likely that you don't know much about it at all.

Need of copper slag:

Whilst one may be tempted to say 'sand' and roll their eyes at the apparent stupidity of the question, this is actually only half correct. There are a number of other materials that can be used in blasting, including copper slag, steel grit, powdered abrasives, and even small bits of walnut and coconut shells. Each of these materials has a particular application within the industry and each has a number of benefits that have led to its use.

A copper slag in blasting can be used as per the fulfillment of following requirements;

• Properly clean the surface of the object
• Copper slag is widely used material to carve glass and plastic
• Less expensive material for high velocity blast
• Easily to produce and supply by dealer
• Very efficient and can be recycled too

In all reality, sand is actually very rarely used in blasting these days is because it has a number of health repercussions that these other materials do not pose a risk to. The dust created during the process is known to settle in the lungs and, due to extended exposure to blasting, this can cause a lung disease called silicosis.

What tools are needed to undertake the process?

There is actually not a whole lot of equipment needed to undertake Blasting; it is traditionally a single machine that is comprised of three parts - the abrasive, the blaster nozzle, and the air compressor. The machine will also be fitted with a collector that collects any excess dust during the process, preventing as much as possible from being released into the air.

What safety gear is necessary for operators of the equipment?

Anyone who is performing Blasting or who will be in the direct vicinity whilst it is being performed will need to ensure that they are equipped with the proper safety equipment to protect them from inhaling harmful contaminants. This includes a respirator mask and safety glasses.

Whilst the term 'Blasting' makes the whole process sound quite complex, it really isn't all that difficult.

Euroblast ME supplies a complete range of coal and copper slag used in blasting with the proper environment conduction.