How to Avoid Spray Gun Blockages
Few things are more frustrating for decorators and painters than a blocked paint sprayer. Spray gun blockages disrupt workflow, waste materials, and can leave you with uneven [...] Read more
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Hazards of Spray Painting in Shipyards
Spray painting is integral to the marine industry, offering efficient application of protective coatings, but it comes with several health and safety risks that require stringent controls. [...] Read more
Blasting in Cold Weather: Key Challenges and How to Overcome Them
As temperatures drop, abrasive blasting becomes more challenging.Cold weather doesn’t just make work uncomfortable for operators – it directly impacts equipment performance, abrasive behaviour, and the success [...] Read more
Tips for achieving uniform colour coverage on large industrial surfaces
Achieving uniform colour coverage in industrial painting is essential – not just for visual appeal, but also for long-term protection and coating performance. Large-scale projects like tanks, [...] Read more
Abrasive blasting for marine applications: Challenges and best practices
Marine structures face relentless environmental pressures.Saltwater, high humidity, and continuous exposure to the elements accelerate corrosion and wear on surfaces. Effective surface preparation is essential to ensure [...] Read more
Understanding atomisation in spray painting: What it is and why it matters
At the heart of every successful spray painting job lies a fundamental process: atomisation.This is the technique by which liquid paint is broken down into a fine [...] Read more
Understanding blast pot pressurisation: What you might be doing wrong
If you’re experiencing inconsistent results, wasted abrasive, or unexpected downtime during blasting operations, it could be due to something surprisingly simple – incorrect blast pot pressurisation.Your system [...] Read more
How to achieve the perfect surface profile for coating adhesion
Poor surface preparation is one of the leading causes of coating failure – yet it's often overlooked. Creating the right surface profile for coating adhesion is critical [...] Read more
The science behind air pressure and blasting efficiency
In abrasive blasting, pressure is the critical factor in determining how well the job gets done.Whether you're cleaning metal, preparing a surface for coating, or removing corrosion, [...] Read more
5 signs your spray gun needs servicing or replacement
A well-maintained spray gun is vital to achieving a consistent, high-quality finish. But even with regular care, parts wear out – and performance can suffer.Recognising the early [...] Read more