Choosing Between Suction & Pressure - Rocket Science?

Author:  Jed Heastrup, Sales Manager
Source:  The Shot Peener magazine, Vol 17 /ssue 2, Spring 2003
Doc ID:  2003036
Year of Publication:  2003
Abstract:  
Clemco Industries Corp., ZERO & AEROLYTE brands When solving a perplexing blast equipment problem here at Clemco, we often joke with one another that blasting is not, after all, rocket science. Yet sometimes it seems so. Take, for example, making the decision to suction blast or pressure blast for your application. Blasting is commonly considered 'low tech' in its most basic form; but the complexity associated with what may appear to be a simple economic decision is astounding. Especially these days, you are probably carefully evaluating every capital expenditure. Your investment decision for blasting equipment involves evaluation of the upfront expense, the operating costs for labor and materials, and the cost associated with ongoing maintenance to keep the equipment performing at its best so that your output continues at optimum levels and you make the most of your investment.