Every year, the Blue Dog Blasting team sits down and reviews our most popular sandblaster products from the past 12 months. Normally, this involves us reviewing our sales numbers and identifying the products that sold the most or brought new business to Blue Dog. But we started to realize that we were leaving out one key data point: our customers. They’re the ones using our products to accomplish tasks and make money–the exact goals that future customers share. Who better to discuss favorite sandblasting products than the end-users themselves? 

That’s exactly what we did this year. We went straight to our customers and asked them two questions: 

1. What sandblasting product helped you make more money this year
2. What sandblasting product made your job easier? 

If you’re looking for recommendations on the best sandblaster parts of 2024 and which ones to invest in for 2025, let our customer recommendations guide you.

#5 NOVA 3 with C40 Climate Control

“A safe and comfortable sandblaster is a productive sandblaster” This highlights the advantages of the C40 climate control system when used with your NOVA3 helmet. You can effortlessly cool the incoming air to your respirator in hot conditions or warm it up in colder weather—all with the simple turn of a dial.

Benefits: 

• Keep your operator cool in the summer and warm in the winter.  
• Offers comfortability and safety to even the most claustrophobic of us sandblasters. 

#4 Blast Ninja (Quiet Nozzle)

Say goodbye to noise complaints and OSHA mandated breaks by saying hello to the Blast Ninja Quiet Nozzle! We have tested this nozzle against the standard Long Venturi several times and the Ninja has actually increased blast speed.

Benefits:

• Reduces sound at the blast nozzle by up to 17dB without sacrificing productivity.
• Pricing starts at under $200, unlike other quiet nozzles that cost thousands of dollars. 

#3 XL Performance Nozzle

The XL Nozzle has made the Top 5 list for years and we expect that to not change in the near future. If you have been blasting for more than a couple days, you most likely have the XL nozzle in your tool box. 

Benefits:

• Faster blasting with a wider blast pattern
• Enables you to stand further from work pieces and thus save money on safety replacement parts (i.e. respirator parts, suits and gloves). 

Customer quote: I like everything about this product. It’s lightweight, long, easy to grip and of course, it offers a bigger blast pattern.

#2 Spartan Blast Media

If you have a good recovery system and use an angular media, there is no reason you shouldn’t be using the Spartan Blast Media abrasive.

Benefits:

• Cleans faster than Garnet and is at least as fast as aluminum oxide, but significantly outlasts both abrasives.
• Enables less product use with high durability.
• Produces less dust and waste disposal.
• Costs less per pound than Aluminum Oxide and allows for several additional passes.
• Requires less air to operate under the same nozzle pressure than Garnet and Aluminum Oxide which means you will require less air/energy to operate under the same nozzle pressure.

Give us a call at 910.303.1350 if you need a little guidance or would like to place an order—we’re here to help!

#1 Farrow Flow Insert

The Farrow Flow insert was the winner by a large margin here and we can almost guarantee it will top the list for years to come. No other product offers such a dramatic improvement to a blast process than the Farrow Flow. 

Like many in the industry, we were major doubters of this technology.  It wasn’t until we actually tested the Farrow that we became believers.

Benefits:

• Improves blast speed.
• Increases blast pattern.
• Reduces media consumption. 
• Requires less compressed air to operate. 
• Works on all dry, wet and dry ice systems along with both pressure and suction cabinets.
• Can be installed in minutes anywhere in your airline and before the grit valve
• BDB test results averaged a 30-40% improvement, up from the manufacturer guarantee of a 25% improvement. 

Customer quote: The day will soon come when every single blast pot will have a Farrow Flow Insert installed.

Blue Dog Blasting’s 2025 Top Sandblasting Products list showcases the tools and technologies that have truly made an impact on professionals in the industry. From enhancing productivity and safety with the NOVA3 Helmet and C40 Climate Control to revolutionizing efficiency with the Farrow Flow Insert, these products are the trusted favorites of our customers. Whether you’re looking to increase blast speed, reduce costs, or create a more comfortable working environment, this list offers proven solutions to help you succeed. Let the experiences of real sandblasters guide your investment in the best tools for the year ahead!

Now Get Out There & Blast!