Blast Guru | Al Slater | Activity https://blastguru.com/members/alslater/activity/ Activity feed for Al Slater. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:51:49 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 11edb0d146cf319cc6943e41bb136e3a Al Slater replied to the topic "Use of silicon carbide for air blasting" - https://blastguru.com/activity/p/60/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 14:12:05 -0400 You are welcome, Kayk. Yes, we are very interested in finding out more regarding silicon carbide being used in an air blast  scenario. We look forward to your report!Regards,Al Slater 

]]> f2c4fb2de3b146a4aefafbd7ea7e7f9e Al Slater replied to the topic "Use of silicon carbide for air blasting" - https://blastguru.com/activity/p/57/ Fri, 31 Jan 2020 20:33:33 -0400 Hello Kayk,Price is such an important factor that every blast operation must be mindful of.  SiC and AlOx are both very expensive to use when other mineral abrasives will do the job for less per pound.  Etching of glass is…   Read more»

]]> 7858d0b8cd95ff156513438737fb2e1b Al Slater replied to the topic "Use of silicon carbide for air blasting" - https://blastguru.com/activity/p/52/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:07:03 -0400 Hello Kayk,There are a few differences between Silicon Carbide and Aluminum Oxide, as it relates to being used in an air abrasive blasting scenario.  They are very similar in weight per pound, depending on size, and SiC has a hardness…   Read more»

]]> 6c7b2732e83847ee87319c1d240d7ec7 Al Slater replied to the topic "Elevations affect on Air Blast" - https://blastguru.com/activity/p/30/ Tue, 07 Jan 2020 17:28:34 -0400 There are four factors to consider when understanding  the effects of altitude on air compression:1. Air density- the amount of gas particles at sea level, per cubic foot, is higher than in an area such as Denver, Colorado.  2. Air…   Read more»

]]> 396116edf9b616348cf67dc306174e00 Al Slater replied to the topic "Air Pressure Preservation Tips" - https://blastguru.com/activity/p/26/ Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:27:16 -0400 There are several factors to consider when answering your question, and they are:1. Environmental condition vs. operating condition        -If the atmospheric relative humidity is 75% at 75 degrees F and you compress it with a compressor, the…   Read more»

]]> 7aaa25fb9358daccf2411991715203ad Al Slater posted a new topic "Air Pressure Preservation Tips" - https://blastguru.com/activity/p/24/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 22:25:45 -0400 1. Check the inlet diameter of the nozzle being used…a worn nozzle will increase air volume demand, thus lowering available pressure and slowing the energy used to propel the abrasive.2. Make certain that the inlet piping size is sufficient for…   Read more»

]]> fa298510dcf8539f0191d085435fa8fa Al Slater became a registered member https://blastguru.com/activity/p/22/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 21:54:29 -0400 0