Wet Pummice / Slurry Blasting

Removing bottom paint from the hull of a fiberglass boat through slurry blasting

Wet Blasting, also known as vapor or slurry blasting, is a surface cleaning and preparation method that involves the use of a blasting pot that mixes water and abrasive to create a slurry which is then pneumatically conveyed, similar to a sand blasting operation, to clean surfaces. The benefits of this blasting process include:

• Environmentally friendly: Wet Blasting (also known as Slurry Blasting, Vapor Blasting, and Ferrow Blasting) is an eco-friendly surface preparation method as it does not generate fugitive dust or chemicals that can harm the environment or the operator.

• Low-abrasive: By mixing water with abrasives, Wet Blasting is ideal for the removal from soft surfaces such as wood and fiberglass which can be too aggressive, and elastomeric surfaces which tend to heat up and resist removal by sand blasting.

• Versatile: Wet Blasting can be used on a wide range of surfaces, including metal, concrete, brick, and stone. It is an effective method for removing dirt, grime, rust, and paint from surfaces.

• Cost-effective: Wet Blasting can eliminate the need for negative pressure containment required for traditional sand blasting.

  Yankee is one of the region’s most experienced providers of Wet Blasting and can provide you with a comprehensive plan to accomplish your cleaning and preparation challenges.