How does soda-blasting work and what are the advantages over sand blasting and other medias?
The sodium bicarbonate used in our blasting / cleaning process is a larger particle than the baking soda used in the food industry, although it is the same purity (100% FDA/USDA approved). The soda particles are propelled by compressed air through our specialized nozzles and remote media flow control. Air pressure is maintained at an adjustable pressure from 80 to150 psi. Between our available nozzles, variable media flow and variable pressures we’re able to provide a very precise cleaning or blasting process for our customers. Water injection is used as either a dust suppressant or to suppress the soda propellant for extremely intricate decontamination or paint removal of surfaces that are somewhat softer. Water reduces the cleaning action by as much as 20 to 30 percent. Unlike abrasive sand blasting, sodium bicarbonate particles remove contaminants by the energy released when the particles explode as they come in contact with the surface to be cleaned. Silica sand on the other hand,
