Sandblasting and the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Petroleum Service Company
on Apr 03 2017
When it comes to sandblasting, the importance of safety cannot be stressed enough. That safety expan…

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LP vs HP: Which Blast Machine Do I Need?
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 09 2016
One question we hear frequently is, Which blast machine do I need...HP or LP?Here's a hint: it all…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 09 2016
One question we hear frequently is, Which blast machine do I need...HP or LP?Here's a hint: it all…

5 Of The Coolest DIY Sandblasting Projects
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 14 2016
As the fleeting summer lapses into its cooler counterpart visibly through your office window, you ma…
sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 14 2016
As the fleeting summer lapses into its cooler counterpart visibly through your office window, you ma…

This incredible laser technology removes rust instantly -- but you definitely can't afford it
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 31 2016
Rust is a nightmare for vehicle owners. It likely began somewhere hidden from your line of sight…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 31 2016
Rust is a nightmare for vehicle owners. It likely began somewhere hidden from your line of sight…

John Visits Clemco Industries: Days 2, 3, 4
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 29 2016
Day Two, Wednesday April 20th - Clemco Blast Machine Safety NOTE: To read about John's first day…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 29 2016
Day Two, Wednesday April 20th - Clemco Blast Machine Safety NOTE: To read about John's first day…

John Visits Clemco Industries: Day 1
Petroleum Service Company on May 23 2016
Washington, Missouri: located fifty miles south of St.Louis, in The Heart of Wine Country, nestled…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on May 23 2016
Washington, Missouri: located fifty miles south of St.Louis, in The Heart of Wine Country, nestled…

5 oddly satisfying GIFs that prove SANDblasting is a misleading term...
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 31 2016
Sandblasting -- flat out -- is a misnomer. Though silica sand was once the exclusive blas…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 31 2016
Sandblasting -- flat out -- is a misnomer. Though silica sand was once the exclusive blas…

How Does a Blast Machine Work?
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 08 2016
It's a blast Sandblasting is an incredibly useful process that can be used for a variety of purp…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 08 2016
It's a blast Sandblasting is an incredibly useful process that can be used for a variety of purp…

What does PSC stand for? (You won't believe the responses)
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 23 2016
For those of you not "in-the-know," PSC stands for Petroleum Service Company. Yes, a third of the ac…
Aviation
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 23 2016
For those of you not "in-the-know," PSC stands for Petroleum Service Company. Yes, a third of the ac…

Blast Away Plaque: Air Polishers, Sandblasters of the Dental World
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 15 2016
If you're familiar with sandblasting, you have probably already realized its incredible potential as…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 15 2016
If you're familiar with sandblasting, you have probably already realized its incredible potential as…

Blast the Weeds Away: One Man's Approach to Organic Farming
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 18 2016
Agricultural Sandblasting in the Age of Recycling You might be asking yourself, what does recycli…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 18 2016
Agricultural Sandblasting in the Age of Recycling You might be asking yourself, what does recycli…

The Inventor of Sandblasting was a Real, American Hero
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 28 2015
A common thread in American history has been the veneration of the multi-tasker. Whether it be…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 28 2015
A common thread in American history has been the veneration of the multi-tasker. Whether it be…

Josef Albers: The Man Who Made Sandblasting An Artform
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 24 2015
Poet, painter, sculptor, teacher, theoretician ...sandblaster? Josef Albers was one of a kind.…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 24 2015
Poet, painter, sculptor, teacher, theoretician ...sandblaster? Josef Albers was one of a kind.…

VIDEO SERIES: How to Build a Sandblasting Machine
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 10 2015
In the market for a sandblasting machine? Maybe you don't want to shell out a few thousand dollars u…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 10 2015
In the market for a sandblasting machine? Maybe you don't want to shell out a few thousand dollars u…

Anatomy of a Homemade Blast Machine
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 10 2015
Here at Sandblastingmachines.com, we enjoy hearing stories from our customers about the jobs the…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 10 2015
Here at Sandblastingmachines.com, we enjoy hearing stories from our customers about the jobs the…

VIDEO SERIES: How to Assemble a Sandblasting Machine
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 27 2015
In the market for a sandblasting machine? Maybe you're a do-it-yourselfer who enjoys seeing how thin…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 27 2015
In the market for a sandblasting machine? Maybe you're a do-it-yourselfer who enjoys seeing how thin…

5 Essential Rules for Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on May 13 2015
There is no magic involved…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on May 13 2015
There is no magic involved…

Top 10 Ways That Shot Peening Improves Quality
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 24 2015
Shot peening is a great way to improve quality in your sandblasting application. It is used on metal…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 24 2015
Shot peening is a great way to improve quality in your sandblasting application. It is used on metal…

Grade D Air and What It Means For You
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 26 2015
What exactly does Grade D air quality mean? It is commonly referenced in our Clemco product write-up…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 26 2015
What exactly does Grade D air quality mean? It is commonly referenced in our Clemco product write-up…

SandblastingMachines.com Launch
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 18 2014
Due to an increase in demand PSC Online stores is proud to announce the launch of its' latest online…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 18 2014
Due to an increase in demand PSC Online stores is proud to announce the launch of its' latest online…

What Size Compressor is Required for Sandblasting?
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 20 2014
This is a very common question the staff at SandblastingMachines.com has been receiving. A number of…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 20 2014
This is a very common question the staff at SandblastingMachines.com has been receiving. A number of…

The Skinny On Pop-Up Valves
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 03 2014
Routine maintenance on your Clemco Blast Pot is essential if you are looking to get maximum out of y…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 03 2014
Routine maintenance on your Clemco Blast Pot is essential if you are looking to get maximum out of y…

Differences Between an Apollo 60 and Apollo 600 Blast Helmet
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 15 2014
There can be some confusion when trying to order replacement parts for either your Apollo 60 or Apol…
SANDBLASTING
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 15 2014
There can be some confusion when trying to order replacement parts for either your Apollo 60 or Apol…

Picking The Proper Blast Pot
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 11 2014
We constantly receive phone calls with questions on choosing the proper Blast Pot. It can be a littl…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 11 2014
We constantly receive phone calls with questions on choosing the proper Blast Pot. It can be a littl…

Choosing The Right Blasting Helmet
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 11 2014
When choosing your Apollo series HP Helmets you will notice that they come with many different optio…
Sandblasting
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 11 2014
When choosing your Apollo series HP Helmets you will notice that they come with many different optio…