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What Spare Parts Do You Need for a Shot Blaster

If you rely on a shot blaster for industrial cleaning and surface preparation, it’s important to make sure you have spare parts on hand in case something breaks or wears out. While we take pride in only carrying high-quality, durable shot blasters from IMPACTS America, we also understand that parts can break – often at […]

What Is the Difference Between Shot Blasting and Sand Blasting?

At the surface, sand blasting and shot blasting are fairly similar. After all, they’re both using speed and force to propel an abrasive material. However, those are very loose similarities, which is why neither the term or the action can be used interchangeably. This means that some projects require a shot, some require sand, but […]

How to Use a Shot Blaster

If you have recently purchased a shot blaster or are considering buying one for your surface preparation projects, you want to ensure you’re getting the best possible performance from it. Not only will it last longer, but it will get better results in less time. To help you achieve this goal, we’re walking you through […]

Troubleshooting an IMPACTS S210 Shot Blaster

The IMPACTS S210 shot blaster is a popular option because it is a compact shot blaster that offers the necessary power to profile concrete and remove existing coatings. It’s ideal for both residential and commercial surface preparation because it can fit into small spaces and is easy to transport and store.    One of the […]

How to Replace Your IMPACTS Shot Blaster Cable

IMPACTS shot blasters are known for their high quality and durability. However, knowing how to do maintenance and change out things like cables extends the life of your equipment even longer. As part of our “How to” series, we’re walking you through how to install a shot blaster replacement cable on your IMPACTS equipment.  Watch […]

Polishing Concrete Floors Severely Damaged by Shot Blasting

Why Polishing Concrete Floors is Difficult Polishing concrete floors can be a difficult-to-master process because concrete conditions vary widely. In any situation with polishing concrete floors, an existing surface is smoothed by grinding to reduce all inequalities so that the floor can be consistently polished. Similar to stone polishing, the more perfected the surface is […]

The ABC’s of Shot Blasting

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In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the ABC’s of shot blasting. Our shot blasting experts will explore the essential elements that make the use of shot blasters an indispensable tool for achieving superior surface quality and ensuring the longevity of various materials.