Plastics blasting media don't damage tools.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

From: British Plastics & Rubber | Date: November 1, 1999 | Copyright information

USF Vacu-Blast, controlled abrasive blasting specialist, says there is a growing trend towards the use of plastics media for mould cleaning. The PMB (plastics media blasting) technique offers a fast and gentle method for regular cleaning of moulds between production runs without risk of damage to the tools or environmental hazards.

There is always a risk of damaging a mould when traditional cleaning operations employing harsh abrasives or mechanical devices are used, says the company, and some chemical methods can be hazardous to operators. Chemical methods may also involve ...

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