Vacuum Shot Blasting

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Vacuum shot blasting

To ensure that your new flooring is going to look top quality when it is installed, you must first properly prepare and prime the material underneath. If you are preparing for a new epoxy resin floor, meticulously preparing your surface will be of the greatest benefit to you later on..

A dust free solution

Dust free vacuum shot blasting is a cutting-edge technique that ensures surfaces are impeccably clean and ready for the next phase. By incorporating high-powered vacuum technology, it swiftly eliminates dust and debris, creating the optimal canvas for screed or coating applications.

Unlike traditional approaches to the preparation process, this innovative method prioritises cleanliness and safety. It effectively captures contaminants, safeguarding both workers and the environment from harmful dust exposure. This superior preparation method guarantees a flawless surface, enhancing the adherence and longevity of screed or coatings.

We know that good floor preparation is essential to a successful screed or coating. This machine will strip off large areas in a short time frame before the installation your new floor. There is no dust, so the machine can be safely used in food production and pharmaceutical areas.

Key points

What are the benefits of vacuum shot blasting?

Cost effective solution for preparing your floors to have a smooth finish following installation
Dust free solution makes it safer for workers
Improves adhesion of the new flooring
Floor preparation contributes to the longevity of the flooring
Can be used on a range of surfaces including concrete and asphalt making it a versatile solution
Meets regulatory requirements

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How it works

A vacuum shot blast is used to remove an existing coating on a floor and to create a keyed profile to the existing smooth floor. The blast machine is a specialist piece of equipment which means it needs to be operated by a professional.

The process is as follows:

While travelling with the blasting machine, a butterfly valve is opened. Steel shot or blasting media is released onto a propelled wheel fitted with blades that eject the shot onto the floor at high speed. The vacuum blasting machine recycles spent media back into the hopper while separating the dirt and debris that is being removed from the floor, which is vacuumed into the dust collection unit.

The floor is left with a clean, profiled finish which meets the mandated requirements. Any surplus shot left on the floor is removed using a magnetic sweeper. The floor is then swept to remove any remaining dust and debris.

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Motor Trade Case Study

What they needed Maintenance Contracts worked with a vehicle maintenance unit. The original flooring system had been incorrectly laid. This lead to an uneven surface with holes and lumps covering much of the surface. We realised that we would have to remove the entirety of the existing surface to be able to reach the standards needed. The client needed a safe working environment, that could be both up to VOSA Standards and still be easy to maintain. What we did We first needed to entirely remove the old flooring system and this had to be done in two stages. First,...

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West Yorks Joint Case Study

What they needed After 20 years of wear and tear the floor areas in the warehouse and archives department of a Yorkshire Government establishment were in desperate need of attention. There were holes and cracks and the surface was creating a lot of dust up. What we did Maintenance Supplies Contracts vacuum shot blasted the floor and exposed all the holes and cracks. These were repaired with an epoxy mortar, Res-Fix, after this some areas had two coats of high build epoxy resin Grip-Seal HB on them and other areas had the thicker 2mm to 3mm self levelling epoxy screed, Grip-Seal SL. This as...

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Epoxy Resin Warehouse Floor

What they needed A busy warehouse and distribution centre in the Midlands needed to resurface their 2,000m2 premises. It was important for the client to keep business as usual as much as possible, while also clearly installing safety protocols to keep pedestrians away from fork lift truck traffic. What we did Thorough preparation is essential for a smooth and durable floor finish. First the floor was vacuum shot blasted to get the old worn paint off, using a dust-free blast machine. This is a fantastic method for speeding up the installation process, as a large-scale clean-up is not necessary; due to this...

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Sonoco Case Study

What they needed Sonoco are a food packaging company, and any business that deals with food, at any scale, needs to prioritise hygiene. Larger food based businesses need to ensure that they can prioritise hygiene as well as durability. Sonoco needed a flooring system that was both hard wearing and easy to keep clean. What we did After winning the competition for the contract to install the system, we consulted with Sonoco on what they needed their flooring to do, and how they needed it to be installed. This consisted of vacuum shot blasting the whole area. We then applied a special...

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Star Case Study

What they needed An engineering company took over an old vegetable packaging premises to make foundry manufacturing parts. The floor is 2600m2 and needed a flat and cleanable surface resistant to oil spillages. Whilst the surface was flat the expansion joints had eroded and there were a lot of holes and studs in the floor. What we did Maintenance Supplies Contracts first vacuum shot blasted the surface in a single day which opened up all the joints to reveal the extent of the damage to be repaired. The bolts were cut off to below the floor level and all the holes and...

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Caterpillar Case Study

What they needed Caterpillar is one of the largest suppliers of industrial machinery and tools in the world, meaning they need floors that stand up to heavy use. At Caterpillar, there was a variety of potential hazards and difficulties that any flooring surface needed to be able to withstand.The heavy nature of the industrial machinery and equipment that is transported around on flooring means that there is a high potential for wear and tear. As well as the nature of the machinery involved means that there is an equally high chance of oil spillages – and of that oil being...

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