The Future of Abrasive Blasting: Introducing the Saber Blast Nozzle by Sponge-Jet
The Saber Blast™ Nozzle from Sponge-Jet is a revolutionary abrasive blasting nozzle that leverages advanced gas-dynamic design to accelerate abrasive particles up to 25% faster, boosting production speeds by as much as 50% without increasing air pressure. Its optimized speed-to-volume ratio was developed in collaboration with Penn State University to separate and tune air and media flow for maximum kinetic energy transfer. Constructed with a silicon-nitride composite inner liner and anodized aluminium jacket, it offers exceptional wear resistance, thermal shock tolerance, and mechanical strength in harsh environments.
Product Overview
The Saber Blast™ Nozzle is designed as a drop-in replacement for standard long-venturi nozzles, requiring no equipment or compressor modifications. By treating the abrasive stream and air stream as separate components, it achieves higher impact velocities—comparable to increasing nozzle pressure by 20–25 psi—while maintaining the same operating parameters. Available in sizes #6 through #12, it accommodates common thread configurations (¼-18 NPT, 7/16-20 UNF, oval flange) for seamless integration into existing blast setups.
Key Features & Benefits
Up to 50% Production Increase: Achieves significant productivity gains—often 10– 20× above the 2% ROI threshold—translating to net savings of over $32,000 per nozzle annually at $100/hr operating cost.
20–25% Higher Media Velocity: Boosts abrasive exit velocity from ~191 m/s (427 mph) to ~227 m/s (507 mph), increasing kinetic energy by 44% for deeper, faster surface cleaning.
Silicon-Nitride Composite Liner: Provides industry-leading abrasion resistance and thermal shock durability, originally developed for rocket engines and now affordable for industrial blasting.
Anodized Aluminium & Urethane Jacket: Ensures lightweight strength and corrosion resistance, extending service life even under high-pressure and high temperature conditions.
No Additional Air Consumption: Maintains existing air usage while enhancing blasting efficiency, lowering compressor energy costs and reducing total cost of
ownership.
Technical Specifications
ParameterSpecification
Abrasive Velocity Increase 20–25% Kinetic Energy Gain Up to 44% Production Rate Gain Up to 50% Operating Pressure Same as existing nozzle (e.g., 6–8 bar / 90–120 psi) Temperature Tolerance –40 °C to 120 °C (–40 °F to 248 °F) Liner Material Silicon-nitride composite Jacket Material Anodized aluminium on urethane core Thread Options ¼-18 NPT, 7/16-20 UNF, oval flange
Applications
Oil & Gas: Pipeline scale removal and refinery equipment cleaning, where uptime and efficiency are critical.
Marine & Offshore: Fast, reliable corrosion control on ship hulls and offshore platforms, minimizing exposure time.
Power Generation: Steam turbine maintenance and boiler descaling, reducing downtime with rapid cleaning cycles.
Infrastructure: Concrete surface preparation and steel structure remediation, delivering consistent profile depth for optimal coating adhesion.
Return on Investment
Financial analysis shows that replacing a standard long-venturi nozzle with the Saber Blast™ yields a net annual saving of $32,400 per operator (assuming $100/hr operating cost and 1,800 annual blast hours), even after accounting for the $2/hr incremental nozzle cost. In practice, many users report 10–20× that ROI thanks to substantial production and energy-use improvements.
Why Choose the Saber Blast™ Nozzle?
With its patented gas-dynamic design, advanced materials, and proven performance across demanding industries, the Saber Blast™ Nozzle delivers unparalleled blasting efficiency, extended service life, and rapid payback, making it the preferred choice for professional abrasive blasting operations worldwide.
Get a closer look at the Saber Blast Nozzle in this demonstration video by Sponge-Jet.
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