The AmphiBlast™ system is the industry’s most efficient and productive dual-purpose abrasive blaster. Unlike other blast systems that mix abrasive and water inside the vessel, the AmphiBlast™ system injects water into the blast stream after the metering valve, using a patent-pending, user-friendly and uniquely precise water injection system. With this system, you can quickly and consistently control every aspect: fine-tune air, abrasive and water flows to achieve optimal blasting performance, all while maintaining efficient use of grit and water. Switch between wet or dry blast, blowoff, and softwash™ without having to reset your air, abrasive or water, using a central, easy-to-use gauge console.

At the heart of the abrasive control system is the robust Schmidt Thompson® Valve II, used globally for nearly two decades and capable of metering a wide range of coarse or fine abrasives in the AmphiBlast™ system. Dry blasting with the AmphiBlast™ features the same productivity gains and safety advantages found only in Schmidt systems. When wet blasting, operators can set and immediately see any change in water flow by using the gauge readout. This allows the operator to dial in and consistently repeat the water flow for minimal water consumption, maximum productivity, minimum abrasive use, or any other preference.

HoldTight 102 is added to the water used in the Amphiblast™ sprayers to help the water better clean the surfaces by removing soluble salts and contaminants and to prevent flash rusting for 24 to 72 hours.  It’s easy to mix the HoldTight 102 into the water to assist during the blast and then as a wash-down rinse after the blast.  Combining these two premium products will provide the most economic, efficient and environmentally friendly surface preparation experience on the market.

  • Mix the proper ratio of HoldTight 102 into the water in the tank on the self-contained rig.
  • Allow the water and HoldTight 102 to help clean the surface during the blast phase.
  • After blasting, switch off the abrasive feed and wash down the surface with the water and HoldTight 102 to remove any remaining salts and contaminants
  • Allow the surface to dry and not only will the water evaporate, but also the HoldTight 102
  • Begin painting knowing that there are not soluble salts or contaminants left on the surface or residue from the HoldTight 102.