Claims are being made from HEPA filtration equipment manufacturers offering UV light as an additional filter method to kill the COVID-19 virus but in some cases may have an opposite effect. If you research this subject in-depth, you’ll find many studies just like this one performed at Berkeley Lab, questioning the overall efficacy. TL;DR: UV […]
How to Clean Wash & Disinfect Cloth, N95, or KN95 Face Masks.
The cleaning, sterilization, and washing of N95, KN95, and cloth face masks is likely to increase since many are now utilizing this form of PPE. (updated 8/15) Due to limited supply, healthcare workers and regular people alike may need to reuse their face masks. This article will shed some light on various types of face masks […]
Do HEPA air purifiers filter out the COVID-19 virus?
Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to clear up a few things about HEPA filtration and viruses. Do HEPA air purifiers filter out the COVID-19 virus? The short answer is we don’t have any direct research to verify if a HEPA air purifier reduces transmission of COVID-19 however, according to Professor Jeffrey Siegel […]
Metal Dust Collection for Golf Club Fitting (It’s a Different Game)
After working with companies like Nike Golf, PGA Superstore, and Club Champion, we’ve discovered that metal dust collection for club fitters is more than just “all in the hips”. If you look at the top golf club fitting companies out there, you’ll find they share one thing in common—making the customer’s experience their top priority. […]
Facility migration and building move.
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] For over 30 years, Vaniman has been headquartered in the quaint little town of Fallbrook, California with other production facilities sprinkled around the So-Cal area. As we continue to growth and the demand for Vaniman products increases, the company is moving to a larger facility […]
9 Surprising Things You Can Do With a Dental Sandblaster
Have you ever looked at a dental sandblaster and thought, “What else can I do with this thing?” Here at Vaniman, we know the answer to this question to be, “a lot.” In fact, micro sandblasters are used in more industries than you think.
Choosing a Micro-abrasive Sandblaster for Metal Finishing and Sandblasting
How to choose a micro sandblaster for abrasive metal finishing. Micro-abrasive sandblasters are preferred for metal finishing and surfacing applications over other post-processing methods because they are more precise, accurate, and customizable. This is accomplished by testing different blasting materials (size and type), blasting tips, and air pressures to get the desired results. Once the […]
Glass Etching at Brown Ledge Summer Camp
As an Arts & Crafts teacher at Brown Ledge Summer Camp in Vermont, I am always on the lookout for new methods for campers to create media. Once I saw David Schulte’s glass etching blog on the Vaniman website I was immediately intrigued, but had several reservations:
David Schulte Glass Etching with a Sand Blaster
Glass etching is a form of art that removes the surface layer of glass, or mirror, leaving behind a cloudy finish. There are many ways to etch glass, but only a micro abrasive sand blaster can produce the amount of detail and true depth as seen in the pictures above.
IDS 2015
Vaniman at the International Dental Show Cologne, Germany. March 2015. Vaniman Manufacturing Co., a leading supplier of quality dust collectors and micro abrasive blasters, announces that they will be attending the International Dental Show (IDS) in 2015. The IDS is held since 1923. Today the IDS is held every two years in partnership with […]