THE FUTURE OF RUST REMOVAL

Laser rust removal is transforming the way we tackle rust on metal surfaces.

Rust is a layer of oxidized material that can form on the outside of a metal’s surface. Sanding, chemical treatment, sandblasting, dry ice blasting, and other similar processes are among the traditional methods for rust removal. These methods either require a significant amount of time or negatively affect the surrounding ecosystem.

The closest similarity that laser cleaning has with sandblasting is the goal of removing contaminants on a surface. More than rust, both can remove other surface problems like paint, grease, and even oil. But that is where their similarities end. Laser cleaning has been proven to be a different process compared to sandblasting.

Sandblasting is a tried-and-true way to clean surfaces. It can do a good job of cleaning large, dirty areas, grinding down and smoothing the surface below, or giving the surface below a number of different finishes. But this is a brute-force method with many risks and drawbacks, such as the fact that the surface it cleans will become thinner due to its use.

Laser cleaning removes the rust but leaves the metal intact, even arround corners and in tight spaces.