GMA ToughBlast making blasters money!

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1 MAY 2017 IN THIS ISSUE: GMA ToughBlast BlastOne catalog 3 Spray tips 4-5 Blasting Trailer 6 Production speed case study 7 BlastOne products 8 GMA ToughBlast making blasters money! Join the groundswell of blasting contractors using GMA ToughBlast as their most profitable way to tackle tough jobs. GMA Garnet and BlastOne have partnered for over two years of extensive in-field testing to develop a breakthrough in blasting performance. GMA ToughBlast is a unique blend of garnet particles, and it is the first garnet abrasive that is engineered specifically to efficiently remove tightly adhered mill scale and also tough coatings with thickness all the way up to 30+ mils. FASTER JOB COMPLETION GMA ToughBlast removes tough coatings more than twice as fast as conventional abrasives Conventional abrasive 10 minutes, 287 lbs used GMA ToughBlast Garnet 10 minutes, 165 lbs used

2 GMA ToughBlast making blasters money! Continued BETTER QUALITY RESULTS Blasting with GMA ToughBlast gives you a cleaner surface with no surface embedment, which gives your new coating far better adhesion, extending your coating life. LOWER COST TO USE GMA ToughBlast delivers twice the blasting power of conventional abrasives, and you use half as much. Fewer hours of blasting expense. $120,000 $100,000 TANK BLASTING PROFIT COMPARISON Typical 45,000 sqft storage tank with coating over 15 mil $32,000 Extra Profit $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 Abrasive Conventional Abrasives GMA ToughBlast Garnet $20,000 Labor Equipment LOW DUST BLASTING Cost to blast with medium abrasive Cost to blast with GMA ToughBlast Extra profit of $32,000 Disposal Blasting with GMA ToughBlast will dramatically reduce your airborne dust, when compared to blasting with conventional abrasives, improving visibility by up to 10x. This provides a safer and more productive working environment for everyone onsite. LOWER ABRASIVE CONSUMPTION Using GMA ToughBlast, you will; You use half as much Less clean up time Half your disposal cost Conventional abrasives can create excessive dust CONVENTIONAL ABRASIVES Needed to blast a tank project 120 ton, 5 trucks VS GMA TOUGHBLAST Needed to blast a tank project 15 ton, 1 truck GMA TOUGHBLAST CUTS CLEANING TIME BY 50%! POTASHCORP RECENTLY USED GMA TOUGHBLAST TO BLAST A TANK IN LIMA, OH PotashCorp s Maintenance Engineer for the Tank Project, said The overall cost of the project came in significantly lower than the original quote. Savings were approximately 20%, thanks to GMA Garnet. Blasting with GMA Garnet is much more neighborly 2 Industry Bulletin May 2017

3 SIX WHOLE THREADS across the N DISTANCE If there are SIX WHOLE THREADS within the then the calculation is 6 divided by ¾ which equals 8 TPI (TPI = Threads per Inch) Example: If the above X is 1 7/8 (47.6mm), then the on table NB Size is 1 1/2 (38mm) Schmidt less than 3 psi just right, grain for International Catalog Nominal Bore (NB) Pipe Size Approx.Measurement of Outside Diameter of MALE THREAD Threads per Inch Thread Pitch (Distance between each thread) Imperial Metric Imperial Metric (TPI) (inch) (mm) (6 mm) 9.5 mm (6 mm) 9.5 mm (8 mm) 12.7 mm (8 mm) 12.7 mm (10 mm) 15.9 mm (10 mm) 15.9 mm (13 mm) ( ) 20.7 mm (13 mm) ( ) 20.7 mm (20 mm) ( mm (20 mm) ( mm (25 mm) 31.8 mm (25 mm) 31.8 mm 11 ½ (32 mm) 41.3 mm (32 mm) 41.3 mm 11 ½ (38 mm) 47.6 mm (38 mm) 47.6 mm 11 ½ (50 mm) (2 ) 58.7 mm (50 mm) (2 ) 58.7 mm 11 ½ (65 mm) 73 mm (65 mm) 73 mm (80 mm) (3 ) 88 mm (80 mm) (3 ) 88 mm (100 mm) (4 ) 113 mm (100 mm) (4 ) 113 mm (150 mm) (6 ) 163 mm (150 mm) (6 ) 163 mm The industry uses two common thread sizes for the larger blast nozzles. and is the recommended choice. Greatly reduces chance of cross-threading Easier to install and/or remove More thread depth safer at higher pressures Reduces chance of binding/galling 4 ½ Threads per inch (TPI) Measures 2 (51 mm) across threads 11.5 threads per inch (TPI) Measures 1 (42 mm) across threads Use the system below to select the right nozzle. This system applies to ALL blast nozzles throughout this section of the catalog. Nozzle Type: ULTRA, ATLW, SNV, etc (C) = Contractor 2 (50 mm) Thread BN ULTRA - 6 ( ) Thread Type (F) = Fine 1 ¼ (32 mm) Thread (M) = Medium ¾ (20 mm) Thread (multiplied by gives the size of the bore) For example: BN ULTRA-6C = Ultra Tuff Medium M Thread ¾ NPSM (20 mm) Thread 14 TPI Measures 1 (27 mm) across threads Tite Space Nozzle Measures (17 mm) across threads 16 International Catalog 2 UNC (50mm) coarse Contractor thread C or 1 ¼ NPSM (32 mm) Fine Industrial thread F please specify 1 ¼ (32 mm) wide throat entry, long venturi except Ultra-3, Ultra-4 have 1 (25 mm) throat entry SiNi II grade silicon nitride liner Shock absorbent, lightweight urethane jacket Vacuum molded urethane thread will not jam in nozzle holder Half the weight of conventional tungsten carbide nozzles WEARLIFE INDICATOR Nozzle Length Part Number Description BN ULTRA3C Ultra-Tuff SiNi Blast Nozzle ½ BN ULTRA3F Ultra-Tuff SiNi Blast Nozzle 115 Schmidt 4 ½ less than 3 psi BN ULTRA4C ½ BN ULTRA4F ½ BN ULTRA5C Ultra-Tuff SiNi Blast Nozzle 150 BN ULTRA5F Ultra-Tuff SiNi Blast Nozzle 150 BN ULTRA6C ¾ BN ULTRA6F ¾ BN ULTRA7C Ultra-Tuff SiNi Blast Nozzle 200 BN ULTRA7F Ultra-Tuff SiNi Blast Nozzle 200 BN ULTRA8C BN ULTRA8F mm (2 UNC) Contractor thread 1 ¼ (32mm) wide throat entry, extra long venturi Extra long venturi increases performance by up to 30% just right, grain for SiALON II grade silicon nitride liner Aluminum jacket and thread with urethane cushioning New feature: Non-slip knurl WEARLIFE INDICATOR Nozzle Length Part Number Description Hyper Performance SiALON Blast Nozzle BN HYPER5C Aluminium, Contractor Thread BN HYPER6C Aluminium, Contractor Thread Hyper Performance SiALON Blast Nozzle BN HYPER7C Aluminium, Contractor Thread BN HYPER8C Aluminium, Contractor Thread International Catalog LOWEST PRESSURE LOSS Every 1 psi of nozzle pressure equals 1.5% blasting speed. Schmidt production machines operate at full production with less than 3 psi pressure loss. Most standard machines available have as much as psi pressure loss (15-22% of your production rate) THE SUREFIT TM HANDWAY GASKET snaps easily onto the handway cover to ensure proper alignment and maximize a proper seal. LOWEST ABRASIVE CONSUMPTION Precision Abrasive Metering from Schmidt Valves. The accuracy of adjustment means you can get your abrasive setting just right, grain for these valves are saving more than 20% abrasive consumption. You would rather use 4 ton of abrasive instead of 5 ton to do a job, wouldn t you? FAST ACTING CONTROL SYSTEMS Concerned about safety? Then the G2 deadman control system with the Thompson II Valve is a must. An extra few seconds to shut down can mean the difference between being injured and not. Every time you start blasting, where other systems will give a surge of abrasive before you can actually work, this is instant start/stop. 11 Just released! New 504 page industry reference guide from BlastOne FREE for a limited time! Request your free copy today by ing sales@blastone.com We will express mail your own hard copy today! TECHNICAL REFERENCE SECTION TECHNICAL REFERENCE SECTION BLAST NOZZLES, COUPLINGS, HOSES BLAST NOZZLES, COUPLINGS, HOSES BLAST PACKAGES Threaded Fitting Sizes Threaded Fitting Sizes ULTRA-TUFF Silicon Nitride Blast Nozzle 1 1 Instructions for use 4 4 KEY FEATURES The BlastOne blast machines are built for continuous high production use. Extra cost has gone into many details and additional features to increase production, save you money in maintenance and make your blasting job quicker and easier. Choosing the Correct Part Number 16 Thread Pitch Calculation NB (Nominal Bore) Size Guide 16 BLASTONE BLAST PACKAGES BlastOne abrasive air blasting equipment is built for highest productivity, safety and dependability. costs, minimization of downtime and reduction in clean-up and abrasive disposal costs. BlastOne blast machines are built by Schmidt and other world leading equipment manufacturers

4 Better corrosion control Tips and tech How to choose the right airless tip For performance and finish quality Choosing the right tip is extremely important for maximum productivity, because the tip determines the fluid flow and the size of the spray pattern the fan size. Using the right tip results in maximum control and minimum overspray, which means faster work and less paint usage, which ultimately means finishing the job quickly without wasting paint! To choose the right spray tip, you need to consider several factors, such as the material thickness, the sprayer s maximum flow rate and the best fan size for the job. Knowing when a tip is worn and why to replace it are also important. So the next time you re selecting spray tips, consider these questions: HOW THICK IS THE MATERIAL? It s easy to determine which tip size to use when you know the type of material you ll be spraying. Lower viscosity (thinner) materials, such as stain or lacquer, require a spray tip with a smaller orifice or hole size. Heavier materials, like latex, require a tip with a larger orifice. Extremely heavy materials like elastomerics and blockfiller might require spray tips larger than WHAT IS THE SPRAYER S MAXIMUM FLOW RATE? For optimum performance, the sprayer must have a maximum flow rate higher than the flow rate of the tip, so be sure the flow rate of the tip is less than the maximum flow rate of your sprayer. Why use a tip with a lower flow rate? Because as the tip wears, the orifice becomes larger, and the flow rate increases. WHAT IS THE BEST FAN SIZE FOR THE JOB? Fan size the width of the spray pattern determines the area covered with each pass. For a given tip orifice, a wider fan delivers a thinner coat, less defined spray pattern, more overspray and faster coverage on broad, open surfaces. A narrower fan delivers a thicker coat, more defined spray pattern, less overspray and better control when spraying small or confined surfaces. To maximize productivity and lower labor costs, choose a tip with the right fan size. In general, a spray tip with a larger fan size increases production with less control, and a smaller fan size decreases production with more control. MAKE SURE TIP AND SPRAYER ARE RATED FOR EACH OTHER Suppose your sprayer has a flow rate of 0.38 gpm (1.4 lpm), and you want to spray latex paint with a in. (0.43 mm) tip. The Tip Charts show that the tip has a flow rate of 0.31 gpm (1.17 lpm). The Verdict? You can use the tip, because it has a flow rate lower than the maximum flow rate of your sprayer. ORIFICE SIZE ALONE DETERMINES FLOW RATE OF TIP Tips and both have a 0.24 gpm (0.9 l pm) flow rate but different fan sizes. Tip sprays an 8 in. (203 mm) fan with a thicker coat (more film build), and tip sprays a 10 in. (254 mm) fan with a thinner coat (less film build). Do not try to increase the area covered with each pass by backing the gun away from the surface. From farther away, less paint will reach the surface and go to waste as overspray. The Solution? Use a tip with a larger fan and orifice. Remember, if you use a tip with a larger fan but not a larger orifice, the film build will be less, and you ll have to move the gun slower. Recommended tip sizes for common coatings FILTER SCREEN TYPICAL PRODUCTS TYPICAL TIP SIZES (THOU) #30 Hibuild epoxy high solids coatings 25 + #60 General industrial coatings #100 Decorative industrial topcoats #200 Superfine finish topcoats 7-12 BLASTONE OFFERS A VARIETY OF TIPS to suit both heavy industrial coatings and fine finish material 4 Industry Bulletin May 2017

5 niques for faster, safer, smarter blasting and painting Why worn airless tips cost you money And how to extend their life TIPS ON TIPS 1. Use smaller orifice sizes to spray lower viscosity materials such as stains and lacquers. Use larger orifice sizes for heavier viscosity coatings such as latex or oilbased paints. 2. Spraying at the lowest possible pressure will greatly extend the service life of major pump components and spray tips too! 3. Even though Graco Airless Spray Guns are built for long life, you can extend the life of your gun even more with a daily maintenance routine. At the end of each day, clean and oil your gun with a lightweight spray oil such as WD-40. EXPENSIVE DECISION A contractor spraying with a worn tip uses, on average, 20% more paint and 20% more labor. Consider this: assuming paint is $20/Gal. ($5.28/L) consumption is 5 Gal (19L) per hour, and labor is $36 per hour, the total cost is $136 per hour. But if the contractor sprays with a worn tip? Labor efficiency will decrease by 20% while paint consumption will increase to 6 Gal (22.7L) per hour, which will increase the hourly cost to $ The total cost increase will be $ per 8-hour shift. HOW DO YOU DETERMINE IF A TIP IS WORN? When a spray tip wears, the orifice gets bigger and rounder, which makes the fan pattern smaller. When the fan has lost 25% of its original size, it is time to replace the tip. REPLACE TIPS OFTEN FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE Watch for runs or sags in the spray pattern as signs of a worn tip. Don t increase pressure to combat these problems. You ll only waste paint and increase wear on the pump. Simply replace the worn tip. Worn-out tips also wear components in your equipment much faster. By spraying materials with correctly sized Graco tips and replacing tips when necessary, you ll maximize productivity, save paint and earn more profits. FIVE WAYS TO EXTEND TIP LIFE 1. Spray at the lowest pressure that atomizes the material. 2. Strain the material before you spray it. 3. Use the correct size filters. 4. Clean the filters after every use. 5. Clean the tip with a soft-bristled brush. CAN YOU AFFORD THE HIGH COST OF USING A WORN TIP? Choosing the right spray tip is essential for a quality finish no matter what material is being sprayed, but tips wear with normal use. It s impossible to say how long a tip will last, because there is a huge difference in abrasiveness from one coating to another. For example, latex paints are usually more abrasive than lacquers or alkyd enamels. There s even a wide variation in the abrasiveness of latex paints from one manufacturer to another. And because paint is sprayed at different pressures, some tips will wear faster than others. Abrasive material sprayed at too high a pressure or through too small a tip causes faster tip wear, which wastes time, paint and, of course, money. NEW 615 TIP INCREASED TIP WEAR When a tip with a 12 (305 mm) fan wears down to a 9 (230 mm) fan, it outputs 30% more paint on 25% less area. Continuing to spray with a worn tip produces the following results: Painting takes longer, more paint gets used, The finish may be uneven and have runs. 12 IN (305MM) 11 IN (280MM) 9 IN (230MM) 5.5 IN (140MM)

6 Mobile blasting is simple with the BlastOne package system 6.5 HIGH PRODUCTION BLASTING TRAILER Ideal for the blaster who has a lot of smaller sized projects. Trailer mounted (highway certified) high production blasting system. This system has been built with the highest production equipment ensuring best productivity. Maximize efficiency when onsite by having an all in one readyto-blast set-up. Tow up to any blasting project, roll out the hose and within minutes you are blasting. SKID MOUNTED OR TRAILER MOUNTED BUILT FOR FAST SITE MOBILISATION Be blasting in minutes on site Have you considered how much wet air constriction is placing on your productivity? Install an AirPrep and increase speed by up to 15% FACT 1 Blasters who use AirPrep moisture removal systems usually find that cool, dry compressed air actually blasts up to 15% faster. FACT 2 On an average day with low humidity a 950 AirPrep will draw up to 50 gallons of water out of the blasting air. FACT 3 Moisture is a blaster s worst enemy. i.e. extra material used, extra labor hours resulting in lower productivity. Just imagine 1 extra hour of blasting each 8 hour day, free!! Are you sick and tired of stop/start blasting your blast setup because of the clogging up of your system? With dry air it is much easier to control your abrasive flow. You will rarely need to choke your blast pot again, using an AirPrep. This, with getting the abrasive metering near perfect, enables many blasters to use 25% less abrasive, just by adding an AirPrep to their blasting package. TRY AN AIRPREP SYSTEM TODAY! AVAILABLE IN A RANGE OF SIZES AND CAPACITIES Available to rent or purchase Increase your blasting speed today with an AirPrep system. CALL BLASTONE ON Industry Bulletin May 2017

7 Industrial systems case study Steel fabricator doubles production speed with blasting chamber J. Oskam Steel Fabricators are general steel fabricator located in Port Colborne Ontario, Canada located on Lake Erie approximately 20 minutes from the Niagara Falls. J Oskam operates out of around 100,000 square feet state of the art production area with direct access to Canadian and U.S. markets. AN URGENT NEED FOR IMPROVEMENT Two years ago, J. Oskam realized that their surface preparation and coatings facilities were not delivering the same quality and performance levels as the other parts of their production services. At that time, they were using silica sand, and despite being in southern Canada, they only had a converted storage area that was used for blasting. In addition, they were also subcontracting out up to 40% of all of their largest painting projects. As part of their strategic plan, J. Oskam wanted to bring their blast and paint fabrication processes inside and improve their speed and delivered project quality. A TAILORED SOLUTION BlastOne was one of several companies approached to provide potential solutions for the needed process improvements, and was the only company to make a site visit to gain a full understanding of J. Oskam s facilities, operating environment and strategic plans. As a result of site visits and consultations with J. Oskam Steel Fabricators, BlastOne was able to make the following recommendations Expand the footprint of both booths from 15 x40 originally to 20 x40 so that they could efficiently handle all planned production requirements. A monorail system for them to bring equipment in and out of the booths that reduced handling time and improved worker safety. Switching from silica to garnet abrasive would improve their product quality, reduce production time, lower our total project costs, and improve the safety for their blasting team. Improve visibility with a new light system and a lower dust abrasive. BLAST BOOTH AND PAINT BOOTH side by side to manage factory floor area A MARKED IMPROVEMENT Once J. Oskam made the decision to work with BlastOne, speedy delivery and installation of a turnkey solution well exceeded expectations. Within the first year of using the BlastOne system, J. Oskam increased total production with only half as many operators their blast and paint team went from 12 to 6-7 operators. The new paint cure system also reduced cure time down from 12 hours to 3-4 hours. One of the benefits of the time saved with the new facility was more time available for final assembly with consequent increase in quality. The biggest beneficiaries of the new facilities are the blasters and painters themselves better visibility, better ventilation, improved work handling and stress-free reliable operation. Result happy employees. For the J. Oskam management team, they have peace-of-mind knowing that they have a long term partner in BlastOne committed to ensuring that they maintain continuous cost-effective corrosion control. NOTE THE INEXPENSIVE SWEEP IN FLOOR RECOVERY SYSTEM AT THE FAR END OF THE BLAST ROOM This allows forklift access into booth TESTIMONIAL TERRY DESROCHERS, ESTIMATING DEPARTMENT HEAD SAYS most importantly, my customers have noticed the difference as well. We have been able to deliver better more consistent finished product quality, complete the production and delivery much faster, and reduce the price that we charge. We have never been more competitive, and my customers have never been happier

8 Do you know BlastOne stocks all this and much, much more? NOZZLE PRESSURE TESTING KIT Check your nozzle pressure daily Remember a 1 psi pressure loss is a 1.5% efficiency loss blasting at 80 psi is 30% less efficient than 100 psi! See page 418 of the BlastOne catalog for tips on how to check your nozzle pressure GRACO AIRPRO SPRAY GUN Exceptional ergonomics for all day use and great finish quality. See page 351 of the BlastOne catalog for details of different sizes available BRISTLE BLASTER Portable surface preparation kit ideal for small areas and touch up work. See page 255 of the BlastOne catalog for details of different power options and replacement wheels NOOK N CRANNY ROLLER Thin profile roller for painting in narrow spaces reaches where a brush can t! See page 395 of the BlastOne catalog for details of different cover options DEFELSKO DEW POINT METER DeFelsko modular convenience one body, multiple tasks. See page 316 of the BlastOne catalog for details of different probe options RADIATOR BRUSH Used and loved by every painter for cleanup of their airless pump. See page 397 of the BlastOne catalog for further details RPB Z-LINK RESPIRATOR The most versatile respirator available. Blasting, painting, welding and grinding all in one! See page 221 of the BlastOne catalog for further details BAG BREAKER Makes opening paperbagged abrasive easy! See page 198 of the BlastOne catalog for details of different size options AUSTRALIA Adelaide Brisbane Darwin Mackay Melbourne Perth Sydney NEW ZEALAND Auckland Christchurch NORTH AMERICA Columbus Los Angeles Minneapolis UNITED KINGDOM London 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE ON ALL PRODUCTS All prices exclude tax and freight charges. Back page offers available until 31st May 2017 or while stocks last. Not to be used with any other offers or discounts. BlastOne 2017 B3334