Vapormatt Ltd.

Vapormatt is a UK-based leader in wet blasting technology that help composites manufacturers gain reliable, repeatable surface preparation for bonding, coating and finishing. Unlike dry blasting, Vapormatt’s process suspends abrasive media in a water slurry, cushioning particle impact. The result is precise, low-stress cleaning and roughening that protects fibre integrity while delivering the surface energies and Ra values demanded by modern composite assemblies.

For carbon and glass fibre parts, wet blasting is especially effective at removing release agents, resin-rich layers and machining residues prior to adhesive bonding, painting or secondary layup. The same controllable process can be used to clean and refurbish moulds, and clean and finish complex geometries without edge erosion. Because the slurry captures dust at source, the method supports cleaner blast cabinets, better operator visibility and simplified extraction compared with dry blasting.

Vapormatt designs and builds manual, semi-automated and fully automated machines sized for everything from R&D coupons to large aero-structures. Wet blast machines typically incorporate closed-loop controls for media concentration, slurry temperature and flow, ensuring repeatability across shifts and sites. Recipe management, barcode part tracking and in-line rinsing/drying options integrate easily with MES/SCADA for traceable, lights-out operation.

Customers in aerospace, e-mobility, wind, marine and performance sports choose Vapormatt for high yield, consistent adhesion and faster changeovers. Application engineers collaborate on trials, process windows and media selection to hit target roughness without exposing fibres or modifying laminate architecture. Global service, remote diagnostics and on-site training sustain uptime and continuous improvement.

By replacing aggressive, dusty techniques with a controllable wet process, Vapormatt helps composite producers enhance quality and sustainability: less rework, reduced VOCs and minimised consumables.