
Blast Media Characteristics Comparison

Blast System Air Volume Estimates

Compressed-Air and Abrasive Consumption

Effects of Nozzle Wear on Air Consumption

Minimum Compressor Air Line Diameter

Abrasive blasting (formerly known as sandblasting) also is called grit blasting, bead blasting, media blasting, soda blasting, dry blasting, sponge blasting, shot blasting, and shot peening. However, sand should never be used when abrasive blasting because breathing abrasive containing crystalline (free) silica can lead to serious or fatal lung disease.