sandblaster

Surface etching tool

A sandblaster is a device that propels abrasive material—typically sand or similar grit—at high velocity against a surface to clean, smooth, or etch it.

Used for removing rust, paint, or corrosion from metal, or for creating frosted effects on glass.

The term also refers to a person who operates such equipment: The sandblaster wore protective gear to shield against the spray.

equipment

cabinet

Enclosed storage furniture

  • nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
  • compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
  • hoodAttached head covering

gloves · regulator · gauge · hose · venturi

safety

respirator

Breathing protection device

OSHA · PPE · containment

pressure

psi

23rd Greek letter

pneumatic · impact

abrasives

garnet

Red semiprecious stone

  • olivineGreen igneous rock mineral
  • pumiceLightweight volcanic abrasive
  • zirconZirconium silicate crystal
restoration

automotive

Relating to motor vehicles

monument · furniture · machinery · marine · aircraft · architectural · headstone · timber · facade · historic

applications

shipyard

Vessel construction site

aerospace · foundry · pipeline · bridge · tank · tombstone · artistic · stenciling

Categories
Opposites
surface treatment method

sandblasterpolisher

Tool for adding shine

buffer · burnisher · plater · glazer · varnisher

surface finish outcome

sandblasterglosser

Device that adds shine

Phrases
Family

sandblast, sandblasting, sandblasted, sandblasters, sandblasts

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G