Portable Blasters

Portable blasters are compact abrasive-blasting units used for commercial maintenance and surface-preparation work. They help users remove paint, scale, rust, and oxidation while allowing the equipment to be positioned near the work area. Available pressure and siphon-fed designs offer different capacities, hose lengths, controls, and portability features for shop and maintenance tasks.

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Helpful Buying Guide

How to Choose a Portable Blaster

Compare portable blasters by their blasting design, media capacity, available air requirements, hose reach, and the controls or included accessories that fit the work area and task.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

Portable Pressure Blast System, 100 lb CapacityPortable Pressure Blast System, 100 lb CapacityWBB782585Portable Pressure Blaster with Deadman Shutoff Handle, 65 lb CapacityPortable Pressure Blaster with Deadman Shutoff Handle, 65 lb CapacityWBB224734650 lb Siphon-Fed Abrasive Blaster50 lb Siphon-Fed Abrasive BlasterWBB2247148
Use Cases

Prepare metal and other work surfaces

Portable blasters are used for surface-preparation work, including removing paint, scale, rust, and oxidation in maintenance and shop settings.

How to Choose

Match the system to the job setup

Choose between pressure and siphon-fed operation, then compare tank capacity, hose length, nozzle options, and the air supply requirements provided for the unit.

Applications

Move between maintenance areas

Wheeled, handled, and portable steel designs help users position a blaster where surface preparation is needed.

Additional Info

Review controls and included components

Features vary by model and can include a manual ball valve, adjustable abrasive flow, a deadman shutoff handle, nozzles, and a blast hood with bump cap.

100 lbLargest listed capacity

The largest listed pressure-tank capacity.

19 CFMListed air requirement

At 80 PSI for one pressure blast system.

10 ft.Longest listed hose

Working reach on the wheeled pressure blaster.

3Included nozzle options

Provided with the represented blaster models.

Comparison Guide

Compare Portable Blaster Types

Use this overview to compare the represented pressure and siphon-fed options.

Blaster typeListed featuresSurface-preparation considerations
100 lb pressure blast system100 lb tank, manual ball valve, 19 CFM at 80 PSI, compact 12-inch diameterFor users comparing extended blasting capacity, available air supply requirements, and a smaller footprint.
65 lb pressure blasterWheeled design, deadman shutoff handle, adjustable abrasive flow, 10 ft. hose, included nozzles and hoodFor maintenance and surface-preparation work involving paint, scale, rust, and oxidation removal.
50 lb siphon-fed blaster50 lb open-top tank, three steel nozzles, 7 ft. hose, portable steel designFor routine surface-preparation work where a portable siphon-fed design is preferred.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Select a Blasting Design

Choose pressure or siphon-fed operation

Pressure blast systems and siphon-fed abrasive blasters are both represented in this category. A pressure-tank model may suit users seeking a compact unit with a stated tank capacity, while a siphon-fed model provides a portable option for routine surface-preparation work.

  • Pressure models are available with 100 lb and 65 lb capacities.
  • The siphon-fed option has a 50 lb free-standing open-top tank.
  • Consider the operating design that fits the intended surface-preparation work.
Plan for Reach and Air

Check hose length, nozzle options, and air needs

Hose reach and nozzle choices affect how the blaster can be used around the target surface. Review the product details alongside the available air supply before selecting a unit.

  • Listed blast hose lengths are 7 ft. and 10 ft.
  • One pressure blast system is rated at 19 CFM at 80 PSI.
  • Included nozzle options range from three steel nozzles to three nozzles with a hood and bump cap.
Compare Controls and Mobility

Prioritize the features used during setup and blasting

Portable designs can simplify placement around work areas. Depending on the model, users can compare wheels and handles, a compact footprint, a manual ball valve, adjustable abrasive flow, and a handle-mounted shutoff control.

  • A wheeled model includes handles for movement between work areas.
  • A deadman shutoff handle provides handle-mounted shutoff control.
  • A 12-inch diameter pressure tank supports a smaller footprint.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What are portable blasters used for?

They are used for surface preparation, including removing paint, scale, rust, and oxidation.

What portable blaster capacities are represented?

The represented models have 50 lb, 65 lb, and 100 lb capacities.

What hose lengths are available?

The listed models include 7 ft. and 10 ft. blast hoses.

What controls can be compared?

Depending on the model, features include a manual ball valve, adjustable abrasive flow, and a deadman shutoff handle.

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