Complex surface treatment of industrial parts and units
Surface treatments
Industrial wet painting Abrasive blasting Metallizing / thermal sprayingProduction operations
Production operations Industrial adhesive bonding WeldingFinishing / Blasting
By blasting, we prepare the surface for wet painting, metallizing or another technological process. Self-blasting in 3 separate boxes helps reduce the risk of contamination, shortens handovers between suppliers and keeps the entire process under control.
Blasting facilities
Blasting isn't just about removing rust or old paint. For industrial parts, the cleanliness of the substrate, the correct surface profile, the handling of the part and the follow-up to the next technological step are decisive. That's why we deal with blasting as part of the entire surface treatment process, not as an isolated operation.
Separate blasting booths help to work with different types of abrasives and reduce the risk of cross-contamination of materials. This is important for parts where the cleanliness of the substrate, adhesion and long-term durability of subsequent surface treatments are important.
separate blasting booths
subsequent controlled process
For heavier or irregular parts, we suggest handling in advance. We verify the size, weight, shape, sensitive areas, method of hanging or storage, and continuity with painting, metallizing or other production operations. The goal is to prepare the surface without unnecessary risk for the part and the next technological step.
standard handling capacity
after technical verification of handling
If blasting is followed by painting or metallizing, we keep the order in one operation. In this way, we shorten delays, reduce the risk of oxidation and have better control over the quality of the substrate before further treatment.
unnecessary handoffs between steps
primer after in-house blasting
Surface preparation
A properly prepared surface determines the adhesion, durability and resulting quality of a coating or protective system. Depending on the condition of the part and the requirements of the order, we remove dirt, corrosion, scales, old coatings or create the desired surface profile by blasting.
Blasting helps to prepare the metal substrate so that the next layer will stick to it and not be weighed down by dirt residues or loose layers.
For renovations, repairs or changes to the coating system, the surface can be mechanically prepared for a new technological procedure.
The blasted surface can provide a suitable anchor for a primer, metallizing or other follow-up system.
We choose the procedure according to the material, the required protection, the customer's internal regulations, quality control and subsequent surface treatment.
Continuity with other operations
The greatest risk often occurs not during the actual blasting, but in the delays after it. Therefore, it is important that the next adjustment follows at the right time and in a controlled environment. For orders where it makes sense, we combine blasting with painting, metallizing, quality control, documentation and shipping.
After our own blasting, we follow up with a primer in the technological time. For jobs where this procedure is required, continuity helps reduce the risk of unwanted oxidation and loss of surface quality.
For parts with high requirements for anti-corrosion protection, blasting can be followed by metallizing or another protective system depending on the environment, service life and customer requirements.
Before subsequent treatment, we verify whether the surface condition corresponds to the required procedure. For demanding orders, the output can be documented by inspection and documentation according to the specification.
Materials and abrasives
Another procedure requires a steel structural part, another to repair the old paint and another to prepare the surface for a demanding anti-corrosion system. That's why we assess the material, surface condition, required roughness, risk of contamination and related technology for each order.
Typical use for heavy engineering, energy, rail technology and industrial products where adhesion and corrosion protection are important.
Blasting prepares the surface for the primer and other layers of the coating system according to the requirements of the job.
For protective systems with metallizing, surface preparation is critical to the cohesion and resulting life of the layer.
For atypical parts, we deal with the handling and protection of sensitive areas. For repeat orders, the stability of the process and the result across the series is important.
Quality control
Blasting is not just about making the surface look clean. What is important is whether it is ready for the next technological step, the required coating system, anti-corrosion protection and possible customer approval.
We check whether the surface is ready for the next operation and whether it does not contain visible residues of dirt, old layers or unwanted contamination.
For orders with subsequent painting, we make sure that the surface preparation and primer make technological sense as a whole.
Separate boxes for different abrasives help reduce the risk of unwanted residues being transferred between materials and processes.
For demanding B2B projects, control and documentation can be set according to customer requirements, internal regulation or follow-up approval.
Blasting process
We manage the order as a follow-up process from verification of the specification through preparation and blasting to surface inspection and transfer to the next technological operation.
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Receipt of the part and review of the specification
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Assessment of material and surface condition
03
Choice of procedure, abrasive and handling
04
Masking or protection of sensitive areas
05
Abrasive blasting in the corresponding box
06
Surface cleaning and inspection
07
Record or documentation as requested
08
Primer, metallizing or transfer
09
Packaging, assembly or other operations
10
Dispatch or continuation of order
Fields and Typical Uses
Blasting provides the greatest value where a poorly prepared surface can invalidate a paint, metallizing, or other manufacturing step. We deal with the removal of corrosion, scales and old coatings, surface profile, contamination limitation and continuity with other technology.
Surface preparation for parts with demands for standards, repeatability, auditability and documentation.
Surface preparation for parts where durability, customer requirements, control and verifiable quality are important.
Blasting of structural units and parts before anti-corrosion system, painting or metallizing.
Surface preparation for repeat orders, larger parts, renovations, repeat production and stable cooperation.
Accuracy, process cleanliness, quality control and documentation for specific technical fields.
Surface preparation for precision technical parts, where process cleanliness, contamination limitation and continuity to other steps are important.
Abrasive blasting Reference
In blasting, it is important to see not only the cleaned surface, but also the original condition of the part, the desired result, the subsequent technology, the method of handling and the inspection of the surface. We therefore prepare references as technical examples of specific types of orders.
Rail technology
Example of an order where the cleanliness of the substrate, continuity of the primer within 8 hours, measurements, documentation and readiness for a customer audit are decisive.
Anti-corrosion protection
An example of an order where the surface preparation determines the cohesion of the subsequent layer, the lifetime of the protection and the fulfillment of the customer's technical specifications.
Repeated B2B series
An example of repeated cooperation where the same procedure, stable result, surface control and continuity with other production operations are important.
Heavy engineering
Demonstration of a solution for a large or atypical part, where handling, protection of sensitive areas and safe passage through the process need to be thought through in advance.
Renovations and repairs
A typical situation where it is necessary to clean the surface, prepare it for new protection and choose a follow-up procedure without unnecessary handover between suppliers.
Certification and testing
For demanding jobs, surface preparation is part of the overall quality system. According to the customer's requirements, follow-up measurements, inspections, reports and documents for the supplier's technical approval can be documented.
View certifications and examsSurface inspection
Verification of the readiness of the substrate before painting, metallizing or other treatment.
Documentation
Documents according to customer requirements, audit or internal technical approval.
Follow-up to painting
Primer after in-house blasting in the correct technological time.
Risk reduction
Less handover between suppliers, shorter delays and better control over the result.
Frequently asked questions
Abrasive blasting alone makes sense if you have a clear follow-up. For demanding parts, however, it is often more advantageous to deal with blasting together with painting, metallizing, inspection and documentation at one supplier.
Separate boxes help to work with different abrasives and reduce the risk of cross-contamination of materials. This is especially important for jobs where adhesion and the quality of further treatment depend on the cleanliness of the substrate.
Yes. Own blasting and wet painting in one operation is one of the main advantages. For jobs where it is technologically important, the primer can set within 8 hours after in-house blasting.
Yes, for heavier or irregular parts, we handle handling in advance. We need to know the dimensions, weight, shape of the part, sensitive areas and the required follow-up procedure.
The fastest is to send a drawing, a photo of the part, material, dimensions, weight, the desired result and information on whether the blasting should be followed by painting, metallizing or other treatment. If you do not know any data, a brief description is sufficient.
Contact and inquiry
Speak directly to a person who can help you with blasting technology, quotation, capacity or supplier qualifications.
Surface preparation technology
Get in touch if you need advice on blasting, process selection, follow-up to painting, metallizing or required surface inspection.
Quotation and lead time
Send drawing, photo, number of pieces, desired term, material and information about what should follow after blasting. We will help you complete the data needed for pricing.
Miroslava Mertlová
Assistant to the manager / main sales contact
+420 770 609 096 m.mertlova@imaks.czSupplier qualification
We are used to the requirements of large companies, customer audits, quality control and documentation required for technical approval of the supplier.
Attach a drawing, photo or technical specification. If you do not know any information, a brief description is sufficient and we will fill it in together.
