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December 27, 2018 - December 27, 2019
What causes static electricity during abrasive blasting? What risk does it pose, and how can it be controlled?
Selected Answers
From
Jonathan Rausch of That's private on
January 4, 2020:
Dry air/low dew point is a cause. A proper ground ...read more
Dry air/low dew point is a cause. A proper ground should help.
From
rahul choyyappurath of cape east on
February 23, 2019:
Continuous vibration on carbon-impregnated hose ca ...read more
Continuous vibration on carbon-impregnated hose causes static electricity. It will affect the blaster and may cause severe injury to the person or nearby equipment. The best way to avoid static electricity is to ground the blasting hose.
