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Abrasive blast cleaning

Surface preparation in which abrasive particles such as grit, shot or garnet are propelled at high velocity against a surface using compressed air or centrifugal wheels, removing rust, mill scale and old coatings while creating a surface profile. The achieved cleanliness is assessed against standardised preparation grades.

Also known as: grit blasting, shot blasting, blast cleaning, sandblasting

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