You can’t un-blast what you’ve blasted, so you need to get it right the first time. Use this guide to microabrasive sandblasting media and make the right choice the first time, every time!
The Vaniman Guide to Microabrasive Sandblasting Media
Category: Tech Tips
Tech tips to make it easy to maintain, repair, or upgrade Vaniman equipment.
VIDEO: How to Fix the Foot Remote (Or, Really, the Remote Air Switch)
Foot remote not working? Chances are it’s not actually the foot remote, but rather the remote air switch that it connects to. Here’s how to fix it.
A Practical Guide to Dental Lab Suction Design in 2025
So you’re designing a dental lab and you’ve thought of everything except dust collection…
VIDEO: How To Install the Internal Post Filter on a Vaniman Dust Collector
This video tutorial walks you through installing an additional internal filter in some of our dust collector models, including the Vanguard Platinum 2X.
VIDEO: How to Set Up a SandVac & SandStorm 2
We’ve sold a lot of sandblasters over the years, along with a lot of dust collectors, and to this day, one of the most popular combinations is the SandStorm 2 dental sandblaster with a SandVac dust collector.
Sandblaster Nozzle Size Chart for Sandblasting Applications
There’s a reason Vaniman’s sandblasters offer different nozzle sizes — and why all our sandblasting nozzle tips are changeable.
VIDEO: How to Replace a StoneVac HEPA Cartridge
All our StoneVacs use the same style of HEPA cartridge to provide their incredibly fine filtration. Here’s how to replace it with a new one.
Filter Bag Replacement for Dust Collectors (The Importance of Proper Maintenance)
The most common dust collector maintenance area missed by dental labs is the regular replacement of filter bags. Here’s why that matters.
VIDEO: How to Replace a Vaniman Dust Collector Motor
This video tutorial walks you through replacing a motor for Vaniman’s lineup of small dust collectors.
VIDEO: How to Set Up and Operate the Vaniman SandStorm Professional
This tutorial walks you through proper setup and usage of the Vaniman SandStorm Professional, a microabrasive sandblaster with a built-in dust fan and filter for light use.