Vacuum Blasting, Wet & Dry Abrasive Blasting

TECHNOLOGY

All our abrasives are environmentally sensitive and contain less than 0.1% free silica. They are non-hazardous, safe to use and there are no disposal issues. We are bio neutral.

Traditional sandblasting generates more heat that could warp and destroy. We specialise in using cutting edge blasting equipment and alternative medias to control surface temperatures. We offer the best solutions when cleaning or restoring parts, surfaces or substrates, ensuring that base materials are not removed or specifications and surface tolerances changed.

Lothian Blast & Restoration Services Ltd specialise in custom precision abrasive blasting. Our dust free vacuum blasting is closed circuit making it the first choice in blasting for confined or critical areas. The dust and abrasives are automatically vacuumed, collected by the powerful suction unit and recycled. It is contaminant free, economical and environmentally friendly producing no pollution or waste. We also offer dustless wet-blasting and dry blasting. We provide low impact, practical and creative cleaning and restoration solutions. Our blasting media can go where other tools cannot creating a velvet finish.

Our blasting systems and range of abrasives provide a non-destructive method for cleaning, paint and varnish stripping, rust removal, oil removal, graffiti removal, removing calcium from metals, maintenance of industrial equipment, cleaning, food processing facilities and boat hulls, automotive and masonry restoration etc. Abrasive blasting is very effective for mould, fire and smoke damage, in addition to cleaning it also deodorizes. Abrasive blasting is effective on all stonework, brickwork, limestone, marble, ceramics, timber, metals and steel.

Our systems offer cleaning and restoration solutions to the following industries:

Architectural Cleaning & Restoration

Our systems provide the ideal cleaning solutions and restoration solutions for all masonry, metals including stone, brick, timber and glass. Removing years of stubborn dirt, grime, paint, graffiti and fire damage. Our cleaning solutions are non-toxic, kind to the environment and are gentle on surfaces causing no damage.  Our gentle cleaning solutions are ideal for historic restoration and conservation projects.

Industrial Maintenance

We use a non chemical soluble abrasives that does not combust and is safe to use in hazardous environments. Grease, oil and tar are excellently cleaned.   Our abrasives are water soluble and is therefore an ideal product that is safe for use in food production and for cleaning, pipes, pumps, motors and storage tanks. Our abrasives offer the best solution for cleaning and decontamination in food and beverage facilities. Armex is NSF approved for use in all FDA regulated facilities.

We use hard abrasives to strip paint, rust and to prepare surfaces where the dust and waste of conventional blasting would be hazardous. We can deliver superior results for all your restoration needs. We can breathe new life into any old items. 

Manufacturing

Our abrasive blasting is specifically formulated for the manufacturing and remanufacturing industry. We use a highly dependable, non-destructive cleaning product which reduces costs and increases workplace safety. Our abrasives are suited to cleaning moulds and removing debris, carbons, and other residues without causing damage. It is particularly suited to cleaning cylinder heads, hydraulics, presses, printer rolls and other components. Substrate integrity including textured surfaces and critical tolerances are maintained. We offer the best choice when surface preservation is required.

Marine

Our eco-friendly non-harmful systems have a wide range of marine and offshore uses. Cleaning equipment and vessels is an essential part of overall maintenance. We can remove multiple layer of barnacles, algae, and green slime from fibreglass, chrome, aluminium, steel and alloy coatings.  We expertly clean and prepare steelwork pipes, and machinery using soft and hard abrasives without causing any harm to surface’s or the environment. Armex offers the best choice when surface preservation is required.

Automotive & Aerospace

We have an ecologically friendly industrial solution to safely cleaning all types of mechanical components.  We can clean metals of all impurities removing rust, paint, oil, grease and carbon safely. Our blasting abrasives do not create any heat so there is no risk of panels warping or becoming distorted.  Our soft abrasives will not damage bearings or sealing faces. As a soluble formula there is no damage to anodised coatings or contamination risk. Our range of fine hard abrasives are ideal for removal of paint and rust.

Abrasive blasting is effective on all stonework, brickwork, limestone, marble, ceramics, timber, metals and steel.

Restoration Features:

• Graffiti, Paint & Varnish removal

• Oil & Grease removal

• Calcium & Rust removal

• Dirt, Grime & Stain removal