You may be familiar with a crude tanker, the massive ships that transport crude oil to refineries, but have you heard of the product tanker, the smaller vessel that transports refined product on its way to the end user...
Author - Matthew Blockus
Matthew Blockus
Celebrating Women In Aviation
Have you ever heard of the Ninety-Nines? They are the international organization of women pilots. This wonderful non-profit has helped harness the power of women in aviation for over 80 years. The group came into...
The Beauty Of Flight, Stunning Aviation Cinematography
This is some of the most beautiful aviation cinematography we have ever seen. It was a difficult task to decide which of these videos was more beautiful so we have shared both below. The first is a short reel for aerial...
Identifying the Differences Between an Apollo 60 and Apollo 600 Blasting Helmet
There can be some confusion when trying to order replacement parts for either your Apollo 60 or Apollo 600 Helmet. The staff at SandblastingMachines.com thought it might be helpful if we released a blog to assist you in...
Choosing The Right Blasting Helmet
When choosing your Apollo series HP Helmets you will notice that they come with many different options. Take for example the Apollo 600 DLX HP w/CFC. In this blog I am going to help you better understand what all of...
Picking The Proper Blast Pot
We constantly receive phone calls with questions on choosing the proper Blast Pot. It can be a little confusing since all of the pots basically do the same thing and there are many different models to choose from. The...
An Interview With Aviation Photography Guru, Jacob Abrams
Jacob Abrams, LA based cinematographer and photographer, shares his love for all things aviation and it shows in his pictures and words. With photographs featured by major airshows and the popular website Aviation Oil...
5 Tips To Save Your Car From Winter Havoc
The winter season can wreck havoc on one of your most prized possessions: your car. To protect your vehicle from damage, it is important to be prepared. Here is a list of 5 common problems that you may face this winter...
The Magic Trick To Find Out What Side Your Fuel Tank Is On
Have you ever filled up someone else’s car with gas and pulled up to the pump only to have selected the wrong side. Whether it is a rental car or your friends ride it is annoying and probably has happened at least...
A Helpful Guide To Corrosion Control & Protection
There are four basic methods for Corrosion Control & Corrosion Protection. Materials resistant to Corrosion Protective coatings Cathodic protection Corrosion Inhibitors – modify the operating environment...