Soda blasting or laser cleaning for mobile contracts?
Soda blasting directs a stream of particles at a coating.
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In short
Soda blasting directs a stream of particles at a coating. Laser cleaning uses a beam to act on the layer. Compare the methods on the same substrate, with the same coating and an agreed finish. A contractor working on façades, timber and steel can change the SBS medium and nozzle between jobs.
Comparing resources per accepted surface area
Compare the complete job, including setup, energy or fuel, blast media, collection of residue and handover. The SB-500 Trailer carries its diesel compressor and air treatment. Measuring resources per accepted area makes an environmental comparison meaningful for that particular job.
Bring three representative samples to the comparison: a coated timber piece, a painted metal part and a mineral surface. Photograph the agreed result on each and record access around edges. A mixed order book puts a different value on changing media than a production line with one repeated part.
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Published by SodaBlast Systems Europe, the knowledge hub of the SodaBlast Systems brand, operated by SBS SYSTEM, Łódź, Poland.
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