Shot Blasting

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S H O T B L A S T I N G

Yankee Fiber Control has the shot blasting technology to strip, clean and profile large concrete or steel surfaces without generating any hazardous dust pollution. Contained shot blasting is considered the most efficient technique to remove old coatings and contaminants leaving the surface dry, chemical free, and ready for new coatings.

Shot blasting is cost-effective and environmentally friendly making it the preferred method for concrete restoration and surface preparation. Most coating manufacturers specify shot blasting because it produces enhanced bonding performance and reduces the risk of coating failure.

In addition to shot blasting Yankee also provides traditional profiling methods including chemical (acid) etching, and mechanical processes such as scarifying, diamond grinding, sand blasting and ultra high-pressure water blasting.

Shot Blasting Applications Include:

Concrete Floors
Airports & Runways
Bridges & Highways
Roads & Parking Lots
Shipyards & Ship Decks
Steel Bridge Decks
Commercial & Residential
Factories & Warehouses

About Surface Contamination and Preparation

Concrete is porous surface so it tends to retain chemicals, oils, mastics and other penetrating contaminants. Before any coating can be applied to a concrete floor, the surface must be "profiled" making it free of chemicals, dirt and other contaminants that can act as a barrier to proper coating adhesion.

Shot Blasting Capabilities

Yankee has the technology to achieve very controlled shot blasting results varying from a light etch to removing up to one inch of concrete. The surface is clean and dry with a uniform profile and texture which provides enhanced performance for new coatings and toppings to bond to. We utilize a wide range of specialized equipment, including the Blastrac system, and have the capability to remove up to 80,000 square feet of debris per shift with minimal disruption to daily operations. Shot Blasting can effectively remove dirt, stains, chemicals, laitance, asbestos mastics, lead paint, adhesives, old or failing coatings and up to 1 inch of concrete.

The Technology Behind Effective Shot Blasting

At the heart of Yankee Fiber's shot blasting capability is the "Blastrac" shot blast cleaning system. The Blastrac system uses a wide range of steel shot sizes that are propelled at a high velocity with up to 3,000 pounds of steel shot per minute. We are able to achieve varied surface profiles by adjusting the travel speed of the machine along with the shot size and shot flow rate.

The Blastrac system is designed to continuously recycle the steel shot while contaminated dust and debris rebound inside a chamber which collects the dust but automatically recycles the shot for reuse. The shot blasting equipment is connected to Yankee’s HEPA filtered dust collectors providing a dust free process.

Floor Covering and Coating Removal Applications

Yankee is an experienced floor covering and coating removal contractor. We employ a variety of techniques including our automated Tilelift equipment which provides a cost-effective mechanical means of removing floor tiles. The Tilelift system utilizes infrared/radiant heat to gently soften the tile and mastic bonding agent underneath so that the tiles peel off the floor completely intact. This is the preferred method for removing asbestos tiles because removal of vinyl asbestos tiles is not regulated therefore costly containment procedures are eliminated.

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