Sanstorm Blog

We LOVE this picture of a very old Sanstorm machine still in use today! As you can see, weather never stops a Sanstorm! Closed top models can withstand quite a bit of abuse…from weather, continuous duty or tough environments.

The owner of this particular A tank, built in 1949, had to FINALLY call for a new blast nozzle. This Sanstorm machine is still blasting away…53 years later, no new parts needed.

Sanstorm continues to justifiably merit such descriptions as Modern, Simplest, Trouble-Free, Efficient, Economical and Versatile. Since 1941, MMLJ, based out of Houston, TX is the only manufacturer to proudly offer a lifetime warranty on tank assembly!

From the least aggressive media (corn cob) to the most aggressive (garnet), Sanstorm helps you tailor the finish to your requirements quickly and easily.

Check out our equipment in action online at www.sanstorm-blasters.com
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Our Open models in the Sanstorm line enable you rental duty reliability!

The open-top Sanstorm
models are recommended for commercial and continuous production work, because of the filling convenience and use of machine hopper for continuous action operation. Applications include Industrial, Rental, Commercial duty environments.

We have our contractors talk about two man teams cranking out continuous duty blasting for large projects. The ability to continuously fill Sanstorm
open top blasters while not losing pressure allows for a fill and blast capability – no down time! Lifetime warranties on our tanks and low to no maintenance means you keep blasting…on your terms.

Sanstorm blasters have a max operating pressure of 150 PSI, which means you increase productivity – 1 1.5 % for every pound of pressure!

MMLJ, Inc. certifications include: ASME, HSB, PED, and National Board. Since 1941, we are the only manufacturer to proudly offer a lifetime warranty on tank assembly!

Check out our equipment in action online at www.sanstorm-blasters.com
or call (800) 727-5707

One of the best ways to economize in this market is to be smart about your materials/consumables. If your job is blasting tough coatings and industrial surfaces, then you need to check out Sanstorm.
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Sanstorm machines can save you over 30% in materials when removing tough coatings. Don’t expose yourself to harmful chemicals or spend back-breaking hours sanding when you have a faster, more efficient choice – Sanstorm. From the least aggressive media (corn cob) to the most aggressive (garnet), Sanstorm helps you tailor the finish to your requirements quickly and easily.

Sanstorm is unique in its Real Time Blasting so no consumables are wasted. This translates to a savings of up to 30%! No more losing media while waiting for the blaster to pressure up or down. Our systems offer constant pressure, and operate up to 150 PSI, saving you time and money. Sanstorm’s patented design differs from gravity-fed models in that it pulls the abrasive media from the top. The constant abrasive discharge and positive abrasive control keep you from wasting materials. In most jobs, it can translate to a savings of 30% or more in materials.

This American Original Manufacturer, based out of Houston, Texas began in 1941. Visit www.sanstorm-blasters.com or call us at (800) 727-5707!

Got some great old lawn furniture in need of a makeover? Read on about how almost an entire suburb got a lawn furniture makeover thanks to Master Blaster and owner of Classic Blast, Jim Deardorff! No need to toss that old furniture when you have a Sanstorm handy!

Deardorff goes on to tell us, “Back when I worked for the KC company, one of their major profit jobs was repainting large homes in Overland Park, Kansas for wealthy owners. Well, every one of these homes had one or two sets of the old style Wrought Iron lawn furniture. Soon, the Job Estimator, realized there was a gold mine in blasting and repainting this antique metal furniture, but the blasting equipment at the shop put out too much pressure for this type of work. Sanstorm & Jim to the rescue!”

Deardorff continues, “About once a month, the house painting crew would bring in a trailer load of Wrought Iron furniture from a current project. Then they would call me in. My girlfriend, (whom I later married) would go down with me on a weekend and set up for blasting. I remember one weekend we had 140 individual pieces (chairs, tables, plant stands, etc). She would fill the pot, and I would blast away for hours!” Deardorff has remained a loyal user of only Sanstorm blasters, check out more of his work at www.classicblast.com.

Visit www.sanstorm-blasters.com or call us at (800) 727-5707 for more info!

Master Blaster and owner of Classic Blast, Jim Deardorff, is probably one of the few American originals who can say they have blasted all of the above and more! He has truly blasted just about EVERYTHING in his years as a Master Blaster and Restoration specialist. ALL with his Sanstorm! No job too big or too small for Deardorff.

The manager of a MO airport called Deardorff about a unique painting opportunity.
He had received approval by city to repaint the F-105 Thunder Chief fighter jet on display at the entrance of the Chillicothe airport. The last paint job had been over twenty five years ago when it was painted with the Thunderbird paint scheme. Bill Keefer, the manager, wanted it returned to the original Vietnam War camouflage pattern.

Keefer specifically sought out Deardorff because of his experience in removing old paint and rust from classic car parts. Deardorff has developed a special sandblast process he called Classic Blast. Keefer had used him in the past to clean parts off his Ford Model A and Harley Davidson motorcycle. Keefer was confident Deardorff could remove the aged coating from the plane‘s aluminum skin without damage.

“This would not be possible without my Sanstorm pots. Deardorff is owner of Classic Blast out of Chillicothe, Missouri. Loyal user of only Sanstorm blasters, check out more of his work at www.classicblast.com.

Visit www.sanstorm-blasters.com or call us at (800) 727-5707 for more info!

Master Blaster, Jim Deardorff, sends us the best pics! From HUGE Ammonia nurse tanks to small Coke cans, he is having a blast! As he says, “This would not be possible without my Sanstorm pots. Jim operates out of the Midwest, so he blasts quite a bit of farm and ag machinery. For the tank pictured here, he says “I have blasted and painted over 10,000 of these units over the years.”

Jim is owner of Superior Coatings out of Chillicothe, Missouri. Loyal user of only Sanstorm blasters, check out more of his work at www.classicblast.com or visit www.sanstorm-blasters.com for more info!

MMLJ, Inc. certifications include: ASME, HSB, PED, and National Board. We are the only manufacturer to proudly offer a lifetime warranty on tank assembly, and have been since 1946.

Check out our equipment in action online at www.sanstorm-blasters.com or call (800) 727-5707

Multi-Media, Multi-Method, Multi Options!

Many outside projects require “wet” blasting for more control. Wet blasting can help limit the dust and sometimes can result in a softer finish. Sanstorm operators have a choice of dry, wet or slurry blasting to customize each job!

Sanstorm is so simple to use that operators can often be trained over the phone in less than 30 minutes. Even better, Sanstorm equipment has only THREE parts that wear.. Other machines often require you to inventory numerous parts, kits, gauges, valves and more. They can often burden you with lots of down time in training.

Our “All in One” Equipment Packages include turn-key mobile packages and cart mounted “compressor-ready” multi-media blast pots and cabinets. We can help you build the perfect mobile business customized for you. We will work with your needs and budget to find the best fit.

MMLJ, Inc. certifications include: ASME, HSB, PED, and National Board. We are the only manufacturer to proudly offer a lifetime warranty on tank assembly, and have been since 1946.

Check out our equipment in action online at www.sanstorm-blasters.com or call (800) 727-5707

Wondering which one is best for you? Read on! Depending on your needs, this gives you more information on which type of machine to consider – Open versus Closed.

The open-top Sanstorm models are recommended for commercial and continuous production work, because of the filling convenience and use of machine hopper for continuous action operation. Applications include Industrial, Rental, Commercial duty environments.

Sanstorm closed top machines are recommended for maintenance and intermittent work, because the inside of these machines is always closed and protected from rain and trash while standing idle. Applications are endless for these models.

Sanstorm blasters have a max operating pressure of 150 PSI, which means you increase productivity – 1 1.5 % for every pound of pressure!

MMLJ, Inc. certifications include: ASME, HSB, PED, and National Board. We are the only manufacturer to proudly offer a lifetime warranty on tank assembly, and have been since 1946.

Check out our equipment in action online at www.sanstorm-blasters.com or call (800) 727-5707

Does your system come with equipment that will dry the air being used? Air Drying Equipment complete with Air Filtering and Drying Components comes standard on all Sanstorm systems. This can often be a neglected or overlooked area with regards to Blasting Equipment. If you have a moist air supply, your equipment can quickly breakdown or cause more waste of the materials. Using a Sanstorm system guarantees you only good quality, dry air going into your blast pot.

MMLJ is proud to be a 100% American manufacturer located in Houston, TX. Since 1941, they have been revolutionizing the abrasive blasting and surface preparation industry. They remain the only US abrasive blast manufacturer to offer a lifetime warranty on tank assemblies. As seen in JPCL Magazine, Sanstorm is an Original Equipment Manufacturer based out of Houston, Texas. American made for almost seventy years!

(800) 727-5707 / www.sanstorm-blasters.com

Sanstorm is the No-Clog blaster that is non-gravity fed! This patented Non-Gravity fed technology means you can keep on blasting…all day if you like!

Offering choices in popular sizes of pressure blasting and cleaning equipment filling designs, blast hose couplings, blast nozzles and holders, Sanstorm meets or exceeds general or specialized work requirements.

Sanstorm machines are built with two filling style methods — “closed top” having a manual fill cap and fitting funnel or “open top” having automatic “pop up” fill plug. Both series machines embody the “No-Clog” principle of operation. In the Sanstorm machine, a venturi type abrasive “pick up” operation occurs with control – a “choke valve” is not required or used. They are the only machine design which accomplishes constant abrasive discharge and positive abrasive adjustment — the two utmost important conditions of any pressure type blast cleaning equipment.

As advertised in JPCL, Sanstorm is the American Original.
(800) 727-5707 / www.sanstorm-blasters.com