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Hi, i just found this site today and seem like a good source for info. I have just started a blasting(soda, superK, churshed glass, etc) and powder coating business. I was curious as to how you all charge for your blasting services, per hour, per sq feet or other? Also is there source to see what rate to charge in a area?

Thanks for any help
Tony

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plazaman

Welcome

I am in the same boat as you, just started blasting.

Pricing is dependent on conditions, requirements (containment, disposal) overhead etc..


I would first figure out the basics, whats your overhead, how much do you need to make per day.



Any pics/info on your setup?

Thanks

Rich

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BulldogMedia

Sullair 185 air compressor, 250cfm after cooler, 400 cfm water separator and surfacetek st1650 blasting pot. I will get some pictures and post

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killzoneq2

Will someone please explain what these after coolers are and why you need them? Is this simething I might need using slag?

plazaman

Kill


Compressed Air contains moisture. The moisture is in the air stream. IF too much moisture in the air, you can have media flow problems. In most cases, you should have a particle/water filter installed on your pot. When shooting water soluable media such as soda, moisture can cause the soda to clump up at the nozzle, especially on really hot days. The aftercooler cools the air & removes the moisture before the air reaches the blast pot. Ive blasted slag without the aftercooler setup, you should be fine. You really dont need an aftercooler if you are shooting regular stuff. At most, install a water separator at your service valve.


Below is a pic of my aftercooler setup

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BulldogMedia

That is what my after cooler look like also, I use soda, superK and crushed glass and if any of them get wet they clog. I also have two water separators on the pot.

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plazaman

Hey,

off topic, but, do you have any experience with blasting painted red bricks?

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I have not done any, but I have talked to my supplier which has done large jobs with crushed glass.

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plazaman

might be an option, but cleanup might be a pain

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BulldogMedia

Yes all cleanup is a pain but bid it high and give the customer the option of doing the cleanup them self.

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plazaman

what other projects have you blasted?

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car parts, boat parts, wheels, trailers(boat, car, horse), rod iron railing, steel steps, cars, warehouse floor.
Remember I am just starting here and the word is starting to get around

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gale

Plazaman- I have blasted brick both interior and exterior with SODA. The customer was very happy with the interior work, white painted red brick with very fragile morter joints. The Morter was made with crushed oyster shells in the 1700's. The exterior brick was painted yellow over white, and blasting would have worked if the home/brick was not close to 300 years old.
Test spots helped the customer decide the paint was OK, compaired to stripping the exterior by hand on a 3 story home.

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