The purpose of expendable and recyclable abrasives as used in this article is to prepare surfaces for the subsequent application of protective coatings. The SSPC glossary defines expendable and recyclable abrasives as follows: Exp...
Most of the SSPC surface preparation standards focus on the preparation of steel, either by abrasive blast cleaning (dry and wet), power tool cleaning, or water jetting. Recognizing that galvanizing, non-ferrous metals and v...
When all coats of a paint system are applied to bridge steel in an enclosed shop, the quality of the cleaning and painting is typically quite good. The steel is blast cleaned and painted in a controlled environment, minimizi...
