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Sodablasting is a non-destructive method for many applications in cleaning, paint stripping, automotive restoration, industrial equipment maintenance, rust removal, graffiti removal, molecular steel pacification against rust, oil removal by saponification and translocation, masonry cleaning and restoration, soot remediation, boat hull cleaning, food processing facilities and equipment. SodaBlasting can be done using a blast pot or cabinet.

Grafitti Cleaning

City of Chicago uses Soda Blasting Technology to win the Grafitti war!^[1]

Structural Steel Cleaning

HardHat.com reports that: Soda blasting removes old paint and rust from surfaces in preparation for a new protective coating. It also eliminates electrolytes, such as acid and chlorides. After soda blasting, the structural steel will have no activated anode or cathode steel molecules. Even after extended periods the absence of rust can be observed in the bare metal. Surfaces cleaned with other methods can rust is as little as a few hours.^[2]

With the recent issues regarding bridge collapses and the increased need for inspection of our aging roads & bridges, this article discusses the merits of using Soda Blasting to aid the inspection process.

But you must note that metal cannot be inspected without first removing protective coatings and patinas of rust. The soda blasting process removes coatings from any kind from a substrate safely and efficiently. It is very similar to traditional sand blasting, yet has the advantage of cleaning the surface without causing any harm to the substrate or the environment. Read more...^[3]

Tools

The functional process of SodaBlasting: A SodaBlaster is a self contained system that includes a blast generator, high pressure compressed air, moisture decontamination system, blast hose with remote controls, and a blast nozzle that is capable of handling dry or wet blasting material.sodablaster

Blasting material

The blasting material consist of formulated sodium bicarbonate (also known as baking soda). Blasting soda is an extremely friable material that has micro fragmentation on impact, literally exploding away surface materials without damage to the substrate.^[4]

Terminology

SodaBlasting - the action of using a SodaBlaster to clean a surface
SodaBlaster - the equipment used in the SodaBlasting Process
Abrasive Blasting - use of blasting material other than Soda
SodaBlasting Cars - the act of SodaBlasting a car as done in auto restoration
SodaBlasting Boats - the act of SodaBlasting a Boat as used in Marine Industry
SodaBlasting Heavy Machinery - the act of SodaBlasting heavy equipment prior to painting
SodaBlasting Cabinet - a cabinet used to blast parts

Process Inventor and Primary Manufacturer

The term SodaBlasting was coined by those involved in restoring the Statue of Liberty. The process has since been refined. Ask around and you will hear many different people selling "Sodablasters". Make sure you get a machine that the operator can control the amount of Sodablast Media entering the air stream at the nozzle while blasting. Sandblasters require media to be regulated back at the blast pot and do not allow the operator to control media flow easilyprimary mfg

Other Companies

Make certain you are are not fooled by sandblast manufacturers selling their product to blast soda. Even if they call it a sodablaster does not make it efficient. Real sodablasters are able to finely regulate the amount of sodablast media without requiring flow agents to mke them work. The best technology available allows the operator to regulate the amount of sodablast media used at the nozzle with a touch of a button.

Applications

It can be used for cleaning cars^[5], boats hull^[6], cleaning masonry ^[7], and cleaning food processing equipment^[8].

Manufacturers

Manufacturing a SodaBlast Pot is regulated, so make sure the pressure vessel is pressure tested and ASME Coded.

References

External links

^ http://www.kcb.org/kcb_cleanups.html Learn about Chicago's program
^ http://www.hardhat.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=BAE7A53FBCEF4F2FB32A2F0DCDE0C92E&AudID=3178E1FE68374F0DB6352F6C9D654D8A Hardhat.com
^ http://www.memagazine.org/contents/current/departments/tech_focus/techfocus1.html Mechanical Engineering Article
^ http://www.sodablastbusiness.com/sodium.html
^ http://www.sodablastcars.com/ cars
^ http://www.sodablastboats.com/ boat hulls
^ http://sbsllc.com/interiorexterior.html cleaning mason
^ http://sbsllc.com/interiorexterior.html food processing equipment

[1] ttps://www.kcb.org/kcb_cleanups.html Learn about Chicago's program

[2] ttps://www.hardhat.com/ME2/Audiences/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=BAE7A53FBCEF4F2FB32A2F0DCDE0C92E&AudID=3178E1FE68374F0DB6352F6C9D654D8A Hardhat.com

[3] ttps://www.memagazine.org/contents/current/departments/tech_focus/techfocus1.html Mechanical Engineering Article

[4] ttps://www.sodablastbusiness.com/sodium.html

[5] ttps://www.sodablastcars.com/ cars

[6] ttps://www.sodablastboats.com/ boat hulls

[7] ttps://sbsllc.com/interiorexterior.html cleaning mason

[8] ttps://sbsllc.com/interiorexterior.html food processing equipment

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