Sandblasting Services
Professional sandblasting and grit blasting services serving industries across Alberta and beyond. Contact us to discuss your project and request a quote.
Sandblasting & Abrasive Services in Alberta
At CCI, we provide professional sandblasting and abrasive blasting services to prepare and protect metal surfaces for long-term performance. Whether the goal is to remove coatings, clean corrosion, or create a precise surface profile for industrial coatings, our blasting capabilities meet the toughest industry standards. With over 10,000 sq. ft. of indoor blasting space and specialized equipment for jobs of all sizes, we serve oil & gas, structural steel, heavy equipment, and manufacturing industries across Alberta and beyond.
What is Sandblasting?
Sandblasting is a common form of abrasive blasting, in which a stream of abrasive material (called media) is forcibly propelled under high pressure to smooth or roughen a surface, shape it, or remove contaminants. The high-pressure stream is typically driven by a pressurized fluid, such as compressed air, or by a centrifugal wheel. The media can vary widely depending on the desired surface profile. For industrial coatings, abrasive blasting is an essential step in preparing a surface to ensure strong, long-lasting protection. A coating is only as effective as the surface beneath it, and without proper preparation even advanced systems can fail due to poor adhesion. Abrasive blasting not only eliminates rust, scale, and contaminants, but also produces the controlled surface roughness needed for new coatings to form a reliable mechanical bond. This improves corrosion resistance, enhances adhesion, and extends the service life of pipelines, tanks, and structural components. To guarantee performance, our team follows SSPC/NACE standards to achieve the required level of cleanliness and surface profile for each coating system.
Sandblasting Capabilities
We’re equipped to handle projects of all sizes. Anything from small precision components to large-scale industrial equipment. Our facility includes:
- 6 MUB blast cabinets → for small to medium-sized parts requiring controlled blasting.
- 1 glass bead machine → ideal for peening and fine finishing work.
- 10,000 sq. ft. indoor blast bay → accommodates heavy equipment, structural steel, and large industrial jobs year-round.
- Exterior blasting capabilities → for oversized equipment and on-site industrial projects.
This range of equipment allows us to deliver efficient turnaround times without compromising quality.
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Sandblasting FAQs
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Whether a part is newly fabricated or rusted and weathered, requiring recoating, sandblasting is a critical step in the coating process. Sandblasting removes contaminants and creates a controlled surface profile, allowing coatings to properly bond to the substrate and achieve long-term adhesion and performance.
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Yes, you can sandblast aluminum as long as the correct blast media is selected.
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The best abrasive depends on the substrate material and the desired anchor profile. Custom Coatings International uses aluminum oxide, coal slag, copper slag, steel grit, garnet, and glass beads to achieve the appropriate surface preparation standard.