Corten Steel Shot Blasting
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Revive and Protect Your Corten Steel
Corten, also known as weathering steel, forms a protective rust layer. Blasting disrupts this, delaying the natural weathering process. At Intercity contractors, we can clean, de-rust and re-paint your Corten steel – keeping it stronger for longer.
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What is Corten Steel?
Corten steel, renowned for its distinctive weathered appearance and exceptional durability, has become a popular choice in various architectural and industrial applications. To further enhance its properties and ensure optimum performance, Corten steel shot blasting has emerged as a key process.
Corten steel, also known as weathering steel, is a group of steel alloys designed to form a stable rust-like appearance when exposed to the elements. This natural oxidation process creates a protective layer that prevents further corrosion, making Corten steel highly resistant to atmospheric conditions. Its unique look and resistance to corrosion have made it a preferred material for outdoor sculptures, building facades, bridges, and other architectural elements.
Why Use Corten Steel Shot Blasting?
Shot blasting is a surface preparation technique that involves propelling abrasive particles at high velocities to clean, smooth, or strengthen a material’s surface. When applied to Corten steel, shot blasting plays a crucial role in several aspects:
Rust Removal
Corten steel shot blasting effectively removes any existing rust, scale, or contaminants from the surface. This preparation step ensures a clean and uniform base for the subsequent processes, promoting better adhesion of coatings and maximizing the steel’s corrosion resistance.
Surface Profiling
Shot blasting imparts a textured surface profile to the Corten steel. This controlled roughness enhances the mechanical bond between the steel and protective coatings, improving their adhesion and durability. The increased surface area also contributes to better weathering performance.
Advantages of Corten Steel Blasting
Stress Relief
Shot blasting induces a controlled compressive stress on the corten steel surface. This stress-relieving effect helps mitigate potential issues related to material fatigue and cracking, ensuring the structural integrity of Corten steel components.
Aesthetic Enhancement
Corten steel shot blasting can be tailored to achieve specific aesthetic effects. By adjusting the blasting parameters, such as blast media type, velocity, and duration, artisans can create unique textures and patterns on the steel surface. This customization adds an artistic dimension to Corten steel structures, making them stand out in architectural and artistic contexts.
Why Choose Us?
Our Corten steel restoration team is based out of Central London and covers the entire city and Greater London area for Corten steel shot blasting services.
We are specialists in shot & sand blasting, rust removal, safe lead removal, weatherproof paint coatings, anti-corrosion coatings and restoration of listed buildings & structures in London.
We also have a team of operatives in Coventry, West Midlands to serve Birmingham, Leicester and the rest of the West & East Midlands region.
Intercity Contractors are Corten Steel restoration specialists who have worked closely with clients all over London and the Midlands area. No project is too big or small for our skilled shot blasting team.
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Service Excellence Since 1997
Intercity Contractors have three decades of experience in providing shot blasting services for domestic and commercial projects across the Midlands/London. Our extensive service list also covers industrial floor painting, carpark painting, warehouse painting and intumescent coatings. For more information please feel free to contact our team.
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Contact our Sales Team today via the contact form or call us on 0800 3892331 discuss your requirements and get a quotation.
