There are several factors to consider – economic, structural, resources, manpower – in making this decision. PCI interviewed Brandon Acker, President of Titan Abrasive Systems, to discuss the considerations and give readers and overview of what needs to be examined before making the decision between bringing a blasting operation in house or continuing to use outside sources. 

The newly released Pro-Cryl 7000 by Sherwin-Williams is a water-based pre-fabrication blast primer that provides temporary protection for steel surfaces prepared by abrasive blast cleaning.