Skip to content
Menu
Abrasive Blasting

Superior Surface Preparation for Long-Lasting Coatings

Associated Finishing provides high-quality abrasive blasting solutions tailored to meet the needs of various industries, including military, automotive, medical, and industrial manufacturing. Our advanced blasting systems remove rust, contaminants, and coatings while creating an etched surface ideal for powder coating, liquid coating, and other finishing applications.

Our team uses multiple blasting systems, including a 40-foot blast booth, to accommodate projects of all sizes, from small parts to oversized components. Our ability to customize the blasting process ensures superior results, maximizing adhesion, corrosion resistance, and durability.

What Is Abrasive Blasting?

Abrasive blasting, also known as media blasting or sandblasting, is the process of propelling an abrasive material at high velocity against a surface to remove contaminants, old coatings, rust, and oxidation. This method cleans and textures surfaces, preparing them for paint, powder coat, or other protective finishes.

At Associated Finishing, we offer a range of abrasive media, allowing us to customize the process to meet specific material and coating requirements.

Abrasive Blasting-Cropped
Abrasive-Blasting-2-Cropped

Our Abrasive Blasting Capabilities

Blasting Equipment and Capacity

We operate multiple blasting systems to handle a wide range of project sizes and materials. Our 40-foot blast booth accommodates significant components, ensuring even and consistent surface preparation for oversized parts.

Media that we utilize:

  • Steel grit blasting for aggressive surface preparation and heavy-duty coatings
  • Crushed glass blasting aluminum or stainless steel
  • Silica blasting for fine, uniform etching

This flexibility allows us to optimize surface finishes, ensuring stronger adhesion and longer-lasting coatings.

AFI Interior Page_Durability

Why Surface Preparation Matters

Proper surface preparation is the foundation of a high-performance coating system.
Abrasive blasting is used for:

  • Removing rust, dirt, and contaminants that can cause coatings to fail
  • Creating a textured surface for improved adhesion
  • Preparing parts for additional finishing processes, including liquid and powder coating
  • Extending the lifespan of coatings, reducing maintenance costs

For critical applications, such as those requiring military-grade coatings, medical devices, and industrial equipment, abrasive blasting is essential for meeting stringent quality and performance standards.

Industries That Rely on Abrasive Blasting

Our abrasive blasting process delivers superior results when preparing steel, aluminum, or other substrates. Associated Finishing serves a variety of industries that require high-quality surface preparation, including:

Military & Defense

Essential for CARC coatings and specialized protective finishes

Defense-Military

Automotive & Racing

Ideal for chassis, engine components, and high-performance coatings

automotive_image3

Medical Equipment

Prepares precision components for long-term durability

Medical-Industry-Surgical-devices-tools

Industrial & Manufacturing

Supports, enclosures, storage racks, and heavy equipment

A,Powerful,New,Tool,In,Modern,Plant

Aerospace & Robotics

Ensures reliable performance under extreme conditions

Industry-Served-Robotics

Abrasive Blasting vs. Other Surface Preparation Methods

Abrasive blasting offers significant advantages over traditional surface preparation techniques:

Method Effectiveness Best Used For
Abrasive Blasting High Removing rust, previously applied coatings, and preparing surfaces for finishing
Alkaline Bath Cleaning High Removing organic contaminants like grease, oils, or dirt from painted surfaces
Acidic Bath Cleaning Medium Removing inorganic contaminants like rust, laser scale, and weld burns
Manual Sanding Low Small-scale finishing work

Unlike chemical stripping or manual sanding, abrasive blasting provides a uniform, high-quality surface, making it ideal for demanding industrial applications.

Complete Finishing Solutions from Associated Finishing

Associated Finishing also offers a full range of finishing services to complete your project efficiently. Our capabilities include:

powder coating parts

Powder Coating

High-performance coatings with excellent durability

Liquid Coating part

Liquid Coating

Including military-spec CARC coatings

04-Interior-SprayLean-Washer-Chemical-Pre-Treatment

Metal Stripping & Pre-Treatment

Chemical stripping, burn-off ovens, and acid dips

silk screen printmaking. male hands with a squeegee. serigraphy production selective focus photo. printing images on clothes by silk screen method in a design studio

Silk Screening & Pad Printing

Custom branding and labeling solutions

With four facilities and over 70 years of expertise, we provide turnkey finishing solutions that meet the highest industry standards.

Request a Quote for Abrasive Blasting

Associated Finishing is ready to assist if you need high-quality surface preparation for your parts or components. Our abrasive blasting services ensure optimal coating adhesion, durability, and performance.

Contact us today to discuss your project or request a quote.