Dust free blasting
Dust-free blasting is a controlled surface preparation method in which abrasive blasting is carried out inside a closed and vacuum-assisted system. This prevents dust, grit and coating particles from escaping into the environment. It provides clean, safe and emission-free blasting results, ideal for industrial maintenance in sensitive or hazardous environments.
When is dust-free blasting used?
Dust-free blasting is essential in industries where safety, emissions, compliance and operational uptime are top priorities, including:
- Oil & Gas – offshore platforms, refineries, flare stacks and pipelines.
- Petrochemical & Chemical – tanks, bunds, pipe systems, CUI remediation.
- Offshore Wind – transition pieces, substations, jackets and monopiles.
- Marine & Shipyards – decks, hull areas, confined spaces.
- Infrastructure – bridges, cranes and steel structures near populated areas.
For you as an operator or asset owner, dust-free blasting allows you to maintain critical assets without shutdowns, contamination or safety risks.
Why dust-free blasting matters
Traditional open blasting creates large amounts of airborne dust, abrasive waste and coating debris. This leads to:
- Environmental pollution (microplastics, paint flakes, grit loss)
- Safety risks in ATEX zones
- High cleanup and containment costs
- Production stops and restricted areas
Dust-free blasting solves these challenges by:
- Capturing all dust and particles immediately
- Maintaining clean surfaces ready for inspection or coating
- Reducing waste volumes by reusing abrasive
- Allowing work in operational facilities
Pinovo products used for dust-free blasting
Pinovo’s closed-loop vacuum blasting system is designed specifically for dust-free, emission-free operations. Relevant tools:
- PiWalk™ – for larger flat steel areas and deck structures
- PiPoint™ – for small surfaces, joints, welds and details
- PiHab™ (adapter) – for confined spaces or enclosed tanks
- PiConnect™ adapters – for challenging geometries and specific access points
All systems are ATEX-certified, cold work, and designed for safe operations in Zones 1 & 2.