Izmir is the largest industrial and port city on Turkey's Aegean coast. Manufacturing workshops in its organised industrial zones, port and coastal facilities, tanks and steel structures all need regular surface preparation. Because of the marine climate, corrosion advances faster here, which makes blasting and the right abrasive even more important. In this post we cover supplying blasting abrasives in Izmir: choosing an abrasive by type of work, shipping by courier, export and the quote process.
Where is blasting used in Izmir's industry?
Blasting demand in Izmir comes from several sources. The Atatürk Organised Industrial Zone in Çiğli and the Kemalpaşa Organised Industrial Zone host many manufacturing workshops. To the north, Aliağa stands out with its iron and steel and petrochemical plants and its ports. For a general overview of the city, see the Wikipedia article on Izmir.
- Steel structures and tanks: cleaning storage tanks, pipelines and steel fabrications before painting.
- Port and coastal facilities: maintenance and repainting of piers, cranes and marine structures.
- Workshop manufacturing: cleaning machine parts, welded frames and castings.
- Maintenance work: repainting industrial equipment and construction machinery.
Why is surface preparation more critical in a marine climate?
In coastal areas, salt and humidity in the air accelerate corrosion on steel. The life of paint applied in this environment depends largely on surface preparation. Rust and old paint must be fully removed, a suitable profile must be cut for the paint to grip, and the blasted surface should be painted without long delays. In humid air, blasted steel can start to rust again quickly. Humidity affects the abrasive too: storing bags in a dry, covered area off the ground prevents caking, pot clogging and flow problems.
The abrasive itself must also be clean: abrasive carrying salt or dirt can leave contaminants back on the surface. That is why blasting with sand taken from the shore is not recommended. We explain cleanliness grades in Sa 2, Sa 2½ and Sa 3 cleanliness grades and the importance of blasting before painting in why blasting before painting matters.
Abrasives for tanks, steel structures and site work
Tanks and large steel structures are usually blasted on site with pressure pots, and part of the abrasive cannot be recovered. For this work:
- Garnet: low-dust work and a consistent surface; a safe, silica-free option in the open.
- Basalt sand: with its natural, angular grain it is used for general on-site cleaning and rust removal.
- Brown fused alumina: its hard, angular grain removes thick paint and rust quickly.
For details, see what is garnet abrasive and what is basalt sand. We explain why silica sands should not be used in the open in safety in abrasive blasting.
Abrasives for workshops and machinery manufacturing
Workshops in the industrial zones use wheel blast machines and pressure cabinets. In wheel blast machines, steel grit and steel shot are preferred because they are reused many times in a closed loop. On stainless steel and aluminium parts, white aluminium oxide or stainless abrasives should be used to avoid iron contamination. We explain selection by machine type in abrasives for blasting machines.
Boats and coastal structures
Maintaining boats, marine craft and coastal structures requires removing old paint and marine fouling. The abrasive is chosen according to the hull material and the paint system. On steel hulls, garnet and angular abrasives are common choices. For more, see ship blasting and surface preparation.
Shipping to Izmir and the quote process
Our company is based in Ataşehir, Istanbul, and we ship orders by courier to anywhere in Turkey, including Izmir. Delivery time depends on the courier and the order size, and is stated in the quote. Packaging and quantity are also confirmed at the quote stage. We can also export to customers outside Turkey. In the quote form, simply include:
- The product you need, or the material and surface you blast.
- Grain size, or the target cleanliness grade and profile.
- Equipment: pressure pot, cabinet or wheel blast machine.
- Approximate quantity and delivery address (or country for export).
We explain what affects price in blasting abrasive prices.
Frequently asked questions
Do you ship blasting abrasives to Izmir?
Yes. We ship orders by courier to anywhere in Turkey, including Izmir. Delivery time depends on the courier and order size, and is stated in the quote.
Which abrasive suits tank and steel structure blasting on the coast?
Garnet is a common choice on site and in the open; basalt sand and brown fused alumina can also be used. Silica sands and sand taken from the shore are not recommended. The final choice depends on the target cleanliness grade and the paint system.
Do you also ship outside Turkey?
Yes, we can export to customers abroad. Simply state the product, quantity and destination country in the quote form.
Get a quote for blasting abrasives in Izmir
Tell us the surface you blast, your equipment and the quantity you need, and we will choose the right abrasive and grain size together. Browse all products on the products page or fill in the quote form for pricing.
