Soda blasting equipment
Soda blasting is a relatively new blasting process that had made its debut in the late 1980′s, when soda blasting equipment was developed specifically for renovation of the Statue of Liberty. Back then, soda blasting was quickly recognized for its advantages over sandblasting. Since soda blasting equipment uses sodium bicarbonate, more commonly known as baking soda, which is harmless and has unique properties when used in blasting process, it has been replacing sandblasting equipment and media in most blasting venues, especially graffiti removal, paint removal etc., basically wherever sensitivity of subjected material is concerned. Soda blasting equipment can be used to safely clean sensitive surfaces and is thus ideal for renovation tasks, such as the restoration of Statue of Liberty where it debuted.
Soda blasting equipment is lighter and cheaper, since sodium bicarbonate doesn’t wear the equipment as much and is easier to handle as well as contain. Moreover, blasting soda is safe to use where health regulations are observed, such as food production machinery and containers. Compared to sandblasting equipment, soda blasting equipment is the next generation equipment that is safer and cheaper to use as well as can be applied in many situations.