Fugitive
emissions and rebound can lead to costly interruptions
and dangerous workplace conditions:
Hazardous
Emissions Elevated levels of toxins, arsenic
and heavy metals in all trades have been linked
to abrasive blasting activity. Sponge Media entraps
most potentially hazardous emissions lowering worker
exposure, plant liability and the costs associated
with compliance, testing, litigation, treatment and
long-term health care.
Corrosion
The cost of corrosion in the US is estimated at $276
billion/year. 80% of coating failures are attributed
to improper surface preparation. Sponge-Jet allows
for ideal surface preparation in the most challenging
environments, extending performance of all coatings – breaking
the cycle of continuous maintenance and downtime.
Equipment
Breakdown
Equipment breakdown can be disastrous – instruments,
electronics and rotating equipment are all susceptible
to premature failure if exposed to abrasive dust
or water. The Sponge-Jet technology eliminates up
to 99% of abrasive dust, improving overall equipment
and plant reliability.
Eye
Injuries
Abrasive blasting and related work is a leading cause
of eye injuries. 1,000 eye injuries a day cost $300
million a year in the US workplace alone. Sponge-Jet
does not ricochet like other abrasives, thus reducing
one of the major causes of eye and other work- place
injuries.
Pollution
Abrasive blasting is the largest cause of fugitive
emissions in a recent shipyard study. Hazardous
particles (less than ten microns) cause upper
respiratory problems, smog and global pollution.
The Sponge-Jet technology captures up to 99%
of these emissions, protecting the environment
and public health.
Downtime Shutdowns can cost plants more than
a million per day. Those involving surface preparation
are longer than necessary because mechanics, welders,
electricians and other trades cannot operate near abrasive
blasters. Sponge-Jet allows for faster project completion.
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