Main usage of plastic media blasting
First we much check what media blasting actually is before we can check what it’s main usage is. Plastic media blasting is blasting process which uses dry abrasive. It is designed to replace chemical paint from surface. Plastic media blasting is therefore mainly used on aircrafts to clear their surface of paint.
Since plastic media blasting must be performed in a closed ventilated area which hangars where airplanes are is. Plastic media blasting is also a lot more cost effective then other types of stripping paint from airplanes. Although plastic medis blasting generates up to 50% less hazardous materials it is still dangerous. Safety precautions must therefore be made before you start with this kind of operation.
Plastic media blasting equipment does have it’s problem. Equipment used for it is not compatible with regular sandblasting equipment so initial investment costs can be quite high. But in the end, you will have nice profit with using this method.