Technical articles on plastic blast media, mold cleaning, feed-screw cleaning, MIL-DTL-85891C coating removal, and surface preparation — written for engineers and operations leads who need real answers, not marketing fluff.
Removing paint and coatings from carbon fiber, fiberglass, and bonded laminates without cutting fibers or delaminating plies is one of the hardest problems in surface prep. Why MIL-DTL-85891C plastic media — Type II and Type V — strips composites safely where glass bead, garnet, walnut shell, and chemical strippers cause damage.
Read articleType II, Type III, and Type V granulated plastic blast media have been qualified under the current U.S. Department of Defense detail specification — authorizing continued use across defense and aerospace coating-removal programs. What the qualification covers, which grades are approved, and what it means for existing procurement.
Read announcementMedical device cleaning demands precision, complete contamination removal, and unwavering surface integrity. A technical guide to implementing plastic blast media for surgical instruments, implantable devices, and Class III components — with specific pressure ranges, traverse speeds, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 / ISO 13485 alignment notes.
Read articleDry ice blasting is often pitched as the safer, gentler alternative — but the realities of CO₂ asphyxiation risk, single-use sublimation, and severe visibility loss complicate the picture. A side-by-side look at where plastic media wins on precision, cost, safety, and operational simplicity.
Read articleNatural media like walnut shell and single-use baking soda are common alternatives — but plastic blast media strips roughly 4× faster, lasts 4–5× longer, and retains its cutting edge throughout its working life. A focused comparison for shops weighing the trade-offs.
Read articleA field guide to plastic media mold cleaning — choosing the right grade, dialing in pressure and standoff, avoiding the common mistakes that wreck both molds and media, and the signs you've nailed the process.
Read articleGlass beads and crushed glass have been industry standards for decades, but plastic media now outperforms them on substrate protection, operator safety, recyclability, and process control. A side-by-side look at where plastic media wins — and the application data that backs it up.
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