tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79956419910099657562012-02-22T12:42:53.650+01:00Gritco blasting & cleaning equipmentGritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.comBlogger431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-43797860055513677672012-02-21T14:44:00.000+01:002012-02-22T09:20:34.026+01:00Poolside cleaning
On of our Middle East distributors has put a nice video on YouTube of cleaning a poolside with ARMEX and our MicroStrip machine.
The flooring was mostly beige coloured concrete made to look like natural stone. In between the concrete sections were granite tiles and there were several hardwood decks. The main problem was black water stains on the concrete that had accumulated over approximately Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-91569040999807490942012-01-31T15:29:00.002+01:002012-02-22T09:21:01.132+01:00Soda blasting cabinets
With more than 20 years of experience in soda blasting, Gritco is your perfect partner for all related equipment. Over the years we've built many cabinet systems of which all components specially designed for soda blasting.
Contact us for more information about our standard models or a custom made solution for your application.
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-29630902469869170562012-01-13T14:09:00.003+01:002012-02-22T09:21:34.849+01:00Gritco in magazines
Our article about safer blasting and the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) for blast pots has been published in two professional magazines.
The Dutch version is published in the last December issue of "Oppervlakte Technieken" by the Dutch organisation VOM
The English version is published in the January issue of the international magazine "Metal Finishing News".Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-7020163109180797952011-12-19T13:47:00.000+01:002012-02-22T09:21:15.831+01:00Happy holidays!We wish you a merry Christmas and a very good and healthy 2012, in which we hope to serve you again.
From December 24 through January 1 we are closed. As of Monday, January 2, we will be back at your service.
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-47615633039834078982011-12-06T13:14:00.001+01:002011-12-08T13:28:21.449+01:00Dry and dryer compressed airDry compressed air is indispensable for fault-free performance of blasting equipment. Wet compressed air results in blockages of the abrasive.
An after cooler cools the compressed air to approximately 9°C above ambient temperature. This causes the water vapor in the compressed air to condense which is then removed by the separator.
For even a higher quality of compressed air we can fit our Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-73045450813233106262011-11-17T16:12:00.001+01:002011-11-17T16:32:26.205+01:00Cleaning the Gucci storeThe facades of the Gucci store needed a good clean to become as high class as the brand itself!
Situated in central London there were some special demands. They didn’t want the store’s windows to be covered and the people on the street couldn’t come into contact with hard abrasives.
The ground floor was therefore blasted wet with Gritco’s MicroStrip machine and ARMEX soda blasting media. The Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-88775311730790847042011-11-02T16:29:00.000+01:002011-11-02T16:29:39.728+01:00The 140 litre model is back!Back by popular demand... the 140 litre blastpot models!
40% more contents than the 100 and much easier to fill by hand than the 200. The 140 litre blastpot is the contractor’s favourite!
The 100 - 140 -200 litre vessels, ready to be turned into quality Gritco blastpots
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-80822976071463493522011-10-20T12:23:00.001+02:002011-10-20T12:23:50.283+02:00What to do with your old blast pot?
Cut out the top
Remove the inspection hatch
Fill with wood
Set it on fire
Enjoy :-)
Blast pot - Outdoor fireplace
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-53163347757754514312011-10-05T10:17:00.002+02:002011-10-05T10:30:58.072+02:00Safer BlastingBECAUSE OF STRICT RULES AND LEGISLATION
Any one working with machinery knows this is not without danger. Therefore an increasing number of rules and regulations have been issued concerning the safety level of technical appliances. This in order to reduce the risk of accidents as much as possible. In this respect it is important for employers to know their legal responsibility for the periodical Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-26161610416821462922011-09-23T12:19:00.000+02:002011-09-23T12:19:14.874+02:00Safety orange cape for blasting helmetThe revolutionary NOVA blasting helmet can also be fitted with a safety orange cape. This increases the level of safety significantly. Especially when working in dark places like tanks or when performing blasting along side the road.
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-56083646409728429752011-09-07T11:12:00.000+02:002012-02-22T09:22:06.848+01:00Fire restoration by soda blastingSeveral Rainbow International franchises use our MicroStrip machine together with the ARMEX soda blasting media.
Soda blasting is very effective for cleaning smoke damage from e.g. roof timbers. Previously the wood would have been replaced as the wood could not be cleaned by hand and the smell would always be there.
Soda blasting at just 2 bar cleans the wood and removes the smell, saving a lot Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-49212587470516021062011-08-22T10:07:00.001+02:002011-08-22T10:08:02.673+02:00Air tanks according PEDThe air tank is an important part of the complete air blast chain. It operates as a buffer, intercepting the effect of usage peaks on the continuity of the pressure flow. The air tank also releases the compressor and allows it to frequently 'catch its breath'.
Gritco's air tanks can be supplied in horizontal or vertical versions and with a pianted or galvanised surface finish. The air tanks meetGritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-39824041122436864722011-07-14T12:31:00.000+02:002011-07-14T12:31:55.923+02:00Off-shore skidGritco not only offers standard equipment but can build according customers' specific needs. An example is this blast machine and after cooler built in a sturdy off-shore frame.
Please contact us if you have any special needs for your application.
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-11065519984567771062011-06-09T10:44:00.001+02:002011-06-09T10:45:23.292+02:00Removing graffitiOur Greek distributor has put a nice video on their YouTube channel of removing graffiti from a train wagon. The Gritco MicroStrip machine is being used with ARMEX soda blasting media so the surface will not be roughened.
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-13684651095840072592011-05-25T11:42:00.001+02:002011-05-25T11:44:41.364+02:00Gritco system "in the wild"In a previous blog we informed you about the trailer mounted blasting systems our UK distributor builds. The Gritco skid which is being used holds the MicroStrip blasting unit together with the after cooler and has enough room to store the hose package and abrasives.
Below you can see the complete set-up "in the wild" form our distributor's customer Moorland Blast Cleaning.
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-21984951555861329332011-05-10T13:57:00.000+02:002011-05-10T13:57:30.719+02:00Smooth and clean surface in a single actionIf your objective is getting the smoothest surface possible and decrease objects at the same time, wet blasting could be your choice. Why? Because with this method the abrasive media is being ‘pushed over’ the object, giving it a very smooth finish. As the detergents are simply added, the double action feature is a fact. (...more + video)
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-38543166756991240352011-05-05T17:20:00.001+02:002011-05-05T17:21:09.124+02:00How graffiti influences people's behaviourThe idea that graffiti-spraying and other forms of low-level delinquency promote further bad behaviour has now been tested experimentally.
The researchers’ conclusion is that one example of disorder, like graffiti or littering, can indeed encourage another, like stealing. The message for policymakers and police officers is that clearing up graffiti or littering promptly could help fight the Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-82947295517317611772011-04-07T10:04:00.000+02:002011-04-07T10:04:36.026+02:00Incredible Tool BoxProfessional craftsmen use professional tool boxes. This one is perhaps a bit too much... :-)
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-8171837329735097062011-03-30T11:13:00.003+02:002011-03-30T11:18:32.673+02:00New model helmet air filter caseWith the Gritco filter case quality air for e.g. blasting helmets can be accomplished according the norm EN 12021.
The strong plastic case holds three filters: an interception pre-filter, a coalescing filter and an activated carbon filter. The filters are furthermore excecuted with automatic drains and status indicators for the filter elements.
Besides the 500 l/min version for two operator we Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-83822935321059044202011-03-09T10:12:00.000+01:002011-03-09T10:12:48.420+01:00YouTube channelAt Gritco's new YouTube channel you can watch various product and application videos. In future we will place more videos including "how-to-do" instructions of our machines.
Go to our YouTube ChannelGritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-68898094023417539832011-03-02T10:52:00.008+01:002011-03-02T11:03:06.722+01:00Hardness of abrasivesHow is the hardness of abrasives generally given and how do they compare to one another?
Answer here and more info here.Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-23015532479027596832011-02-24T09:50:00.000+01:002011-02-24T09:50:59.585+01:00"Build your own sand blaster"With this "Mechanix Illustrated" article from 1953 you will be able to build your own blastpot ;)
All the basics are correct. Only too bad that the performance, safety and wear resistance cannot live up to nowadays professional standards.
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-35232540085148821982011-02-10T15:21:00.000+01:002011-02-10T15:21:40.793+01:00Improve your compressed air systemThe compressor is a reliable energy source for your blasting works. This extensive sourcebook is a reference for industrial compressed air system users, outlining opportunities to improve system efficiency.
Download the sourcebook from our website.
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-9552323681912890612011-02-03T17:10:00.002+01:002011-02-24T16:48:59.866+01:00Test CenterDid you know Gritco offers an extensive test center? There we can determine the correct blasting method, machine, abrasive and settings for your application.
In addition we can also perform various measurements on the surface result such as a roughness test.
The possibilities:
Suction feed blasting
Direct pressure blasting
Wet blasting
Soda blasting
Fine blasting
Dust free / vacuum blastingGritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-66277229724483864652011-01-31T15:32:00.001+01:002011-01-31T15:35:33.216+01:00Hot and cold air for blasting helmetThe hot and cold air tube help to maximize worker comfort and increase productivity whilst working in hot or cold climates.
The operating principle is based on the "vortex tube". The tubes use breathable compressed air to produce cold or warm air to heat or cool a worker in protective helmets or hoods.
Temperature ranges of up to ± 20° C cooler or hotter than the inlet temperature can be Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-25375064699230735222011-01-21T14:55:00.000+01:002011-01-21T14:55:05.835+01:00New electric deadman controlThe look & features you trust with the G2 pneumatic are now available in electric controls!
Improved sealing of switch and internals
Rugged durable cord design
Longer lever (70% less pressure for activation)
Larger button for easier operation
Left or right handed configurations
Strategic hinge pin location for minimized debris collection
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-61748318051525705572011-01-13T11:21:00.000+01:002011-01-13T11:21:21.582+01:00CE Blasting overallsJust like any other protective clothing, blasting overalls must oblige to the European Directive for personal protective equipment.
The Gritco heavy duty blasting overalls are delivered with the proper CE marking and are manufactured and tested according EN ISO 14877 (protective clothing for abrasive blasting operations using granular abrasives).
More info can be found at our website
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-83284694226353345832010-12-14T10:56:00.000+01:002010-12-14T10:56:58.928+01:00Season's Greetings!We wish you and your families a merry Christmas and all the best for the year 2011!Our last working day of 2010 will be Friday 24 December. We will return in 2011 on Monday 3 January
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-20420872178474406452010-11-22T13:23:00.000+01:002010-11-22T13:23:13.924+01:00Fun with compressorsWant to do something else with your compressor instead of blasting?
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-12528007038316107762010-11-15T09:54:00.000+01:002010-11-15T09:54:19.147+01:00How much air do I need?The compressed air consumption of a blasting machine is determined by the blast pressure in combination with the diameter of nozzle.
The size of the machine or hose length etc. are of no influence.
On our website you can find an easy to use table to determine the quantity of compressed air you need. There you can also download our Excel calculation sheets.
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-15413397345536988382010-11-09T15:20:00.001+01:002010-11-09T15:21:12.694+01:00Fan nozzlesWhen contamination is easily removed, a standard round nozzle can result into "stripe-forming". The unique fan nozzles create a wide blast pattern. This gives an even blasting result which is ideal for cleaning large surfaces like façades.
With the retaining ring and a standard coarse thread holder, the nozzle can be put in every position wanted. The fan nozzles have a wear resistant silicon Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-33687725666036624132010-11-04T14:29:00.000+01:002010-11-04T14:29:53.198+01:00Blasting helmet "old school"A good blasting helmet is absolutely necessary to give the blaster sufficient protection. Something professional blasters already knew back in 1938, so proofs the picture below!
Although it gave them the protection they needed, it surely it didn't have the comfort of the latest models.
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-9821773884333083552010-10-25T14:42:00.002+02:002010-10-25T14:48:20.287+02:00Legislation blastpots and blastingWorking with machines can be dangerous. Therefor appliances, tools and installations must comply with the European Work Equipment Directive. This states that machines may not represent any danger to workers. For this reason machines must be periodically checked which is the responsibility of the employer.
Manufactures must guarantee that a machine is safe to work with when properly used. This Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-44695484837015906632010-10-19T11:38:00.002+02:002010-10-19T11:56:33.036+02:00Trailer mounted blasting systemOur UK distributor Northern Power Clean has built several trailer mounted blasting systems for a franchise group involved with fire damage restoration. On a trailer they built a plastic water tank (when wet blasting is required) and on top of that an Ingersoll Rand compressor. At the back they place a Skid which Gritco supplies as a complete unit.
This Skid with roller shutter door holds the Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-67699516526866473562010-10-11T18:07:00.002+02:002010-10-12T21:03:13.815+02:00Come to Surface 2010!The professional exhibition for surface treatments Surface 2010 will start tomorrow! We will highlight our blast pots, the ARMEX soda blasting systems, NOVA 2000 blasting helmets and the aquaBlast wet blast machines.
If you haven't registered yet for free entrance, please click here.
So come to the Brabanthallen in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, October 12-14 where you can find the Gritco Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-67838775797837212382010-09-21T16:00:00.003+02:002010-09-22T11:13:43.496+02:00Cleaning up the atticThe owner and architect of a restored building decided that the dark attic could be brightened up by painting it white. In order to do so, all the dirt and old paint had to be removed first. The company ATPS Rhône Alpes (customer of our French distributor) was contacted to blast all the wooden beams. When they were finished both the owner and architect decided it was no longer necessary to do anyGritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-86624192580424917482010-09-16T09:14:00.000+02:002010-09-16T09:14:13.002+02:00New frame for after coolersThe low transport frames for our after coolers now come with a set of large wheels and a handle. This makes it even more easy to move the after coolers. The handle can be lowered when not used.
The new frames are available for our models RA-30, 40, 65 and 80.
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-44391356954083395672010-09-14T10:11:00.000+02:002010-09-14T10:11:16.051+02:00Gritco wins water polo tournamentLast Saturday Gritco competed at the 12th edition of the company tournament from water polo club ZPB. After several second and third places at previous editions, Gritco beat PEGA in this year's final and took the first prize home!
Water polo club ZPB gathers money with this tournament for their youth department or European Cup trips.
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-15214912430268189042010-09-13T15:28:00.001+02:002011-03-02T10:48:53.645+01:00Who invented sandblasting?Like many inventions also the blasting process has evolved from a natural phenomenon. But who is considered to be the inventor of "sandblasting".
answer >>Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-51536401423079211122010-09-09T13:51:00.004+02:002010-09-09T13:56:46.983+02:00Gritco machines clean airportWhen Terminal 1 of Charles de Gaulle Airport needed cleaning, the company "CHP Lutte" turned to our French distributor "Gritco France" for advise. The concrete structure needed to be cleaned from years of build up of limescale, exhaust fumes, kerosene and other atmospheric dirt.
After doing some tests CHP Lutte were convinced that our BM-ECO series with its precise metering and fast response Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-61986169145382264152010-09-07T12:45:00.003+02:002010-09-08T20:44:56.822+02:00Exhibition Surface 2010At the Dutch professional exhibition for surface treatments Surface 2010 we will be displaying most of our equipment. We will highlight our blast pots, the ARMEX soda blasting systems, NOVA 2000 blasting helmets and the aquaBlast wet blast machines.
Come to the Brabanthallen in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, October 12-14. You can find the Gritco team at booth 469.
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-6781390090569035412010-09-07T12:33:00.002+02:002010-09-08T21:32:47.057+02:00Visit us at MRO Europe 2010Together with Church & Dwight, manufacturer of the ARMEX soda blasting media, we will be at the upcoming MRO show. This international venue for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul in the aviation sector is held at the Excel Center, London, UK, September 28-30.
So if you want to learn what soda blasting can do for your business, visit us as booth 212-214!
Gritco Equipment BVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149161688531776256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7995641991009965756.post-31579609348528526832010-08-23T10:19:00.004+02:002010-09-07T12:50:34.778+02:00Hurray! A new website!Our new website displays our experience and dedication in the manufacturing of air blast systems and accessories.
One weak link determines the strength of the complete "blast chain". Only the right composition of the different air blast components will give you the required results and a healthy profit.
At our new website you can learn all about these components and the added value of Gritco!
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