Ecoblasting is the process of using water vapor and air to clean a surface or prepare it for treatment like painting. Although typical blasting equipment can be harmful to the environment, Graco EcoQuip blasting equipment was designed specifically to do the job while being kind to the environment. Celtic uses EcoQuip because it strikes an effective balance between air and water, to create an ultra-fine spray of water vapor that suppresses dust in the cleanest possible way. There are many reasons that ecoblast is best for the environment, but here are the top five:
1. There is no such thing as dustless blasting, but Ecoblast gets pretty close.
The truth is, no blasting technique can be completely dust-free. But because the water vapor captures dust without leaving behind a wet, slurry mess, 92 percent dust that would normally be airborne during blasting is suppressed. Customers see the difference when we are onsite. The process makes our cleanup as easy as possible.
2. Ecoblasting is effective for most surfaces.
Because of its power, as well as its ability to clean or strip, we can ecoblast in many situations where surface prep is important. Here are just some of the ways our customers have requested ecoblast to help prepare surfaces for coating:
- Cleaning off mold and dirt
- Removing graffiti and paint
- Maintaining marine structures by removing barnacles, biofilm, and other coatings
- Restoring structures by eliminating corrosion, grime, and surface dirt
- Cleaning steel surfaces of dust, rust and paint.
- Preparing surfaces for new paints and coatings to help them stick better
Ecoblasting also has adjustable pressure settings that can adapt to any job, from the most delicate surfaces to the concrete wall. Ecoblasting will clean thoroughly without damaging your surfaces, while creating the perfect, durable and long-lasting foundation for a new coating.
3. Ecoblasting is best for the environment.
Because ecoblasting uses less water while still working more efficiently than other equipment, the process does not produce any toxic waste runoff or excess media. Air pollution in the work area is kept to a minimum. With ecoblasting, you can rest assured that the job is being done with minimal mess for you and for the environment.
4. Ecoblasting is reliable.
Ecoblasting can be used inside or out, and is not affected by high levels of humidity. It performs steadily wherever it is employed. That means we will be able to expertly prepare your surfaces without delay.
5. We offer the fastest, most effective ecoblasting available.
As a process, ecoblast is the way to go for fast, efficient and environmentally friendly surface preparation. However, the type of equipment used will make a marked difference in the speed of the actual prep time. We use Graco EcoQuip for our ecoblasting, because it is the fastest on the market and we want to complete the work for our customers as quickly as possible. Wondering what a difference speed can make in the ecoblast process? You may enjoy watching the EcoQuip speed comparison videos, where they go head to head with competitor’s equipment and outperform them every time!