Who doesn’t love microabrasive sandblasting?
From surface texturing to fossil prep to cleaning gemstones and beyond, that controlled stream of abrasive media removes materials and alters surfaces with a level of precision and accuracy that other processes simply can’t match.
But blasting also creates a lot of dust. That dust cloud reduces visibility inside the cabinet and makes the surrounding workspace harder to keep clean.
This is why we say that sandblasters require external dust collection. An effective dust collector is an essential part of any micro-blasting setup for any application.
A Dust Collector Designed for Sandblasters
The Vaniman Abrasive Vac is designed to support abrasive blasting applications by capturing the dust and debris produced during use.
This dust collector is designed specifically for use with microabrasive sandblasters. The unit includes an external pre-filter cyclone Accumulator, which takes between 95-99% of the particulate out of the air before it even gets into the casing of the dust collector.
It’s also got a special bypass motor designed to sidestep whatever particulate does get through, avoiding damage and unnecessary wear, and sending it straight to the filter bag.
It’s quiet, it’s built to last, and the included foot pedal remote start means you don’t have to take your hands out of the blaster to start or stop the machine. Every thoughtful detail put into this dust collector was designed with sandblaster users in mind.
You’ll want an Abrasive Vac if you’re planning any of the following blasting activities:
- Surface Texturing – Blasting on surfaces produces not just dust from the blasting media itself, but also debris from the target, making clouds inside the cabinet and obstructing the view of your work.
- Fossil Prep – Blasting the softer matrix away can not only produce that hazy cloud, but can also cover the fossil itself in dust, making it very frustrating when you’re trying to see what you’re actually uncovering.
- Matte Finishing and Cleaning Castings – In jewelry manufacturing especially, beyond a clear view of the piece you’re working on, you’ll want to recapture that gold dust (or other precious metal dust) when you clean castings or prepare and finish a surface for matte texture.
- Gem/Mineral Cleaning – As with fossil prep, you can create a cloud that makes it hard to see as well as a layer of dust on the stones you’re trying to carefully clean and reveal. Proper dust collection solves these problems.
For hobbyists and professionals alike, pairing a blasting cabinet with an Abrasive Vac improves visibility, reduces workspace mess (and subsequent cleanup), helps reclaim powder and metal dust, and makes the overall blasting process more practical and enjoyable.
Prevent the Mess from the Start
Whether your work involves creating consistent surface finishes, uncovering delicate fossils, making jewelry, or cleaning mineral and gemstone specimens, dust control doesn’t just keep the messiness at bay. It helps you get the most from micro-blasting.
If you’re building or upgrading a blasting setup, the Abrasive Vac is your purpose-built dust collection solution that lasts for decades with simple, easy maintenance and a very low cost of ownership.
Order an Abrasive Vac from your preferred dealer, shop our website (U.S. only), or reach out to us directly!
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Abrasive Vac w/ Lg. Accumulator – 10660
$1,003.69