As summer sets in, the blasting window opens. Longer daylight hours and drier weather make this the most productive time of year for outdoor surface preparation. But more output means more pressure on your kit.
A busy season is only profitable if your equipment keeps up. Every hour lost to a worn hose, blocked valve or underperforming abrasive eats into margin and schedule. That’s why SurfacePrep is urging operators and contractors to take action now – before the real pressure hits.
Summer is Peak Season. Downtime is Not an Option.
Outdoor blasting jobs – from ship hulls and bridges to plant structures and pipework – are often too large or weather-sensitive to tackle in winter. Summer is your chance to clear the backlog, hit the big projects, and maximise billable hours.
But here’s the catch:
- Most breakdowns are avoidable.
- Most delays are caused by small, worn, overlooked parts.
- Most failures happen during peak usage – when replacement lead times are tightest.
Replacing an old nozzle today, might help you avoid costly delays tomorrow.
The Essentials That Keep You Running
SurfacePrep UK holds the UK’s largest stock of blasting spares, parts and abrasives, ready for immediate despatch. Our engineers recommend operators check and replenish the following critical items ahead of peak season:
Wear Components
- Nozzles – worn nozzles waste air, slow throughput, and reduce impact force.
- Hoses – look for signs of bulging, abrasion, or brittleness.
- Valves and seals – leaking grit valves and moisture traps cause costly pressure drops.
Safety-Critical Parts
- Deadman handles and lines – vital for compliance and operator safety.
- Couplings and gaskets – secure fittings prevent air leaks and blast pressure loss.
- Angular for cleaning - e.g. chilled iron, steel grit.
- Spherical for polishing - e.g. glass bead.
- Specialist for substrates - e.g. walnut shell, aluminium oxide.
All media available in expendable or recyclable formats – with advice on profile depth, dust levels and throughput cost.
Planning Pays: Why Leading Contractors Get Ahead
The best operators don’t wait for breakdowns. They schedule a readiness check with SurfacePrep engineers and stock up on:
- Spares kits – to match their blast pots and application
- Abrasive profiles – based on substrate, coating, and environment
- Consumables packs – to last through the peak season
With over 60 years in abrasive blasting, we don’t just ship kit. We help you choose the right abrasive, optimise flow rate, and spot failure risks before they become job-stoppers.
Service and Support That Keeps You Working
Beyond spares and stock, SurfacePrep offers a full lifecycle support programme:
- TOTALCare maintenance packages – Preventative servicing for blast pots and cabinets
- On-site breakdown response – Priority callout for customers on service plans
- Operator training – On abrasive selection, maintenance and safety compliance
- Breathing air testing and LEV inspections – For compliance with COSHH and EN12021
- Hire equipment – Portable blast pots, compressors, PPE, and dust extraction available on flexible terms
Our nationwide team of engineers and technical advisors are on hand to help you plan, stock and prepare.
Act Now. Avoid the Cost of Inaction.
This isn’t just a checklist. It’s your buffer against downtime, cost overruns and lost profit. Whether you're managing five blast pots or fifty, now is the time to act.
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