Head-To-Head Against Competing Quiet Blast Nozzle After launching the Snakebite XQ we received more than a few questions regarding a competing quiet nozzle. How is our design different? Is our nozzle quieter than theirs? What differentiates our "quiet nozzle" from the competition? You can simply look at both nozzles to see our unique design differs [...]

HOW TO TAKE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY TO THE NEXT LEVEL Boosting productivity on your job site starts with effective measurement. By tracking essential metrics like employee hours, abrasive usage, and nozzle time management, you can unlock up to 30% more efficiency. Implement advanced tools like blast timers, optimize materials handling, and encourage daily reports to identify [...]

Changing your breathing cartridges prevents damaging your lungs with contaminated air. How often should you replace your breathing air cartridges? Recommendations from the filter manufacturers suggest every 3 months or every 400 hours of use.  Whichever come first. Blasters who do not frequently change their breathing air cartridges run the risk of severe illness.   [...]

Nozzle pressure is everything For standard efficiency and productivity our experience tells us that a minimum of 100 psi is needed coming out at the nozzle.  Each drop of 1 psi causes a corresponding drop of 1.5% in blasting speed. Many blasters read the compressor gauge and believe that to be their actual blasting pressure; [...]