How to sand without making dust
2023-01-11How to sand without making dust
Sanding without making dust is almost impossible but, since this activity involves not only inconvenience, but also a whole series of risks for those who breathe those dusts on a daily basis, over time a whole series of methodologies, products and innovations have come and gone aimed specifically at improving the sanding activity, to make it easier, safer and cleaner. So let’s see first of all what sanding consists of and, secondly, what to do to avoid forming dust during the operation.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”text-justify”]
Dustless sanding, is it possible?
Sanding (also known as polishing) is an operation which actually involves leveling an object or a wall in order to make the surface smooth and prepare it for the subsequent painting phase. It therefore goes without saying that, in carrying out such a process, a certain amount of dust is created, obviously different according to the tools used for sanding, which involves many risks and problems for all operators in the various sectors in which this specific operation is carried out on a daily basis.
To understand what actions to take in order to carry out sanding as cleanly as possible, we must first take a step back and examine the two main ways in which this activity is carried out: sanding by hand and sanding with a sander (usually rotary, which is the one used in most of the related sectors, from construction, to the automotive, nautical and aviation sectors, up to that of robotics).
In any case, regardless of the way in which the operation is carried out, there are some precautions that it is advisable to take in order to limit the damage as much as possible. For example, in the construction sector we are talking about devices such as:
- cover the furniture surrounding the object or the wall you intend to sand
- also cover the floor with plastic sheeting and tape
- wear overalls and mask
Carrying out even just these three simple actions allows you to avoid dirtying the surrounding environment and protects us and our health from micro dust produced by abrasion of the treated surface, be it a wall, wood or a metal object such as a car, ship or aircraft.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”text-justify”]
Sanding by hand VS sanding with a sander
As we all know, sanding can be done by hand, or through the use of sanders, but often, sanding by hand is mandatory, because the sanders are equipped with backing pads that adapt to the artifacts to be sanded.
And it is equally obvious that, of the two systems, the one that allows for the production of less dust (because that is what it is about, since completely eliminating the production of dust from such an activity, as already expressed, is almost impossible) is that which involves the use of the sander. Most of the sanders, in fact, are equipped with a suction system that allows you to eliminate the bulk of the dust produced by the abrasion of the surface directly while you are working on it.
However, this suction system, as all operators in the sector will know, cannot completely eliminate the dust produced during the sanding operation (they do not adapt), thus leaving a decisive question unresolved for the health of the operators themselves. , because it is also to solve this problem that Skeletime® has been patented, an innovative support system for the abrasive that allows you to adapt and obtain perfectly smooth and vacuumed surfaces in any working situation.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”text-justify”]
Skeletime® for dust-free sanding
As mentioned, Skeletime® is an innovative and patented abrasive support system that can be used on all types of sanders on the market. Not only that, because with this tool it is possible to create perfectly flat surfaces, free of undulations and recreate, as if by hand, the shapes and edges we want, on all types of materials, even the hardest ones such as chemicals.
What makes Skeletime® special is its composition. In fact, the system is structured as follows: first of all we find the exclusive “Pad Totem” backing pad which has 24 micro airboxes inside, then an innovative layer of foam for channeling residual dust, a further layer of sponge which represents the yielding/non yielding support and the special flexible but hard steel blades, the “Interface 45 Professional” and “Interface 45 SemiPro”, characterized by 53 suction holes which, together with the abrasive, are always in contact with the surface to be abraded .
Thanks to this specific composition, Skeletime® marks a turning point in the sanding activity, allowing to solve not only the issue of micro-dusts, but also many other problems, such as the waste of time and consumables that a classic sanding usually, however, it involves.
Well, we have seen which solutions to look for to be able to sand without making too much dust, but, in any case, we must remember that what is written represents only an introductory overview of the subject, to have all the useful and necessary information to make a good decision it is it is always better to contact experts in the sector, so as not to incur unpleasant accidents. If there are still doubts or clarifications regarding the above, do not hesitate to contact us! Our staff will be more than happy to answer any questions.
