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White papers, technical articles and the Surface Insights by MontiPower series, practical, field-tested knowledge on corrosion, coatings, surface profile and the standards that govern them.
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Articles, guides & white papers
ISO 8501-1 Sa 2½ explained
What the cleanliness grade means and how to achieve it without grit.
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Surface profile vs coating performance
Why anchor profile drives coating adhesion and service life.
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Mechanical vs abrasive surface prep
When grit-free bristle technology beats traditional blasting.
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Field answers to the surface-prep questions crews actually ask.
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Technical datasheets
Specifications, performance data and standards for every tool.
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Technical papers & approvals
Independent studies, NACE conference papers, ATEX/GEXCON conformity and accredited test reports behind the Bristle Blaster® and MBX® technologies, the evidence specifiers ask for.
Guides
Bristle Blaster® EbookPDF · direct downloadThe complete Bristle Blaster® ebook: technology, applications and the full tool range.
Bristle Blaster® Powertools EbookPDF · direct downloadOverview of the Bristle Blaster® powertool line: drive options, configurations and accessories.
Surface Preparation for Coatings & Sealants GuidePDF · direct downloadThe complete MontiPower® guide to grit-free surface preparation for heavy-duty coatings and sealants, with documented removals and verified profiles.
Belt Selector Preparation GuidePDF · direct downloadHow to match belt type, width and grade to your substrate, cleanliness standard and target profile.
M-TESTCO Testing & Inspection CatalogPDF · direct downloadThe full range of coating test and inspection instruments: profile, adhesion, holiday detection and climate.
MontiPower in Action MagazinePDF · direct downloadProjects, test results and notable moments from the world of MontiPower®.
Scientific studies & papers
Analysis of the Strength Behavior of AISIPDF · 2022University study on how bristle-blasted surface preparation affects the strength behavior of AISI steel.
Alternative Surface Treatments for Through-Wall Corrosion Repair in Metallic PipesPDF · 2021Peer-reviewed study of surface treatments for repairing through-wall corrosion damage in pipes with adhesively bonded plates.
Lithium-Ion Battery Test SummaryPDF · 2020Test summary on lithium-ion battery performance and safety for cordless MontiPower® tools.
OSEA: Working Safely with the Bristle BlasterPDF · 2010OSEA conference summary on operator safety, dust and exposure when working with the Bristle Blaster.
Bristle Blasting Surface Preparation in Thermal SprayingPDF · 2019Study of bristle blasting as substrate preparation for thermal spray coating adhesion.
Defining Mechanical Surface Preparation Standards with Power Tools (Dankiw)PDF · 2018Conference paper on defining the surface preparation standards achievable with mechanical power tools.
Influence of Mechanical Surface Treatment on Fatigue Life of Bonded JointsPDF · 2016Research on how mechanical surface treatment influences the fatigue life of adhesively bonded joints.
Fraunhofer IGP: ROV-Based Underwater Coating RepairPDF · 2026 · GermanFraunhofer research on ROV-based underwater surface preparation and coating repair for offshore structures, using the Subsea Bristle Blaster®, measured Rz profiles and ISO 4624 pull-off adhesion up to 13.5 MPa.
Bristle Blasting as Underwater Corrosion-Protection Preparation (German)PDF · 2016German-language study of bristle blasting as preparation for corrosion protection in underwater applications.
DeFelsko: 3D Surface Analysis of Bristle BlastingPDF · 20153D optical analysis of the surface texture and anchor profile produced by bristle blasting.
Japan Bridge Engineering WorkshopPDF · 2015Workshop paper on bristle blasting for steel bridge maintenance and repair.
NACE: Comprehensive Residual Stress StudyPDF · 2014NACE paper summary on residual stress in steel surfaces after bristle blasting compared with abrasive blasting.
NACE: Bristle Blaster vs. Conventional ToolsPDF · 2009NACE paper summary comparing Bristle Blaster results with conventional power tools such as grinders and needle guns.
NACE: Bristle Blasting FundamentalsPDF · 2009NACE paper summary of the fundamentals: how rotary bristle tools clean and profile steel in a single action.
NACE: Bristle Blasting of Ship-Construction SteelPDF · 2012NACE paper summary on cleanliness and profile achieved by bristle blasting on ship-construction steel.
Bristle Blaster vs Shot PeeningPDF · 2014Comparison of the surface characteristics produced by bristle blasting and shot peening.
MFN Science UpdatePDF · 2014Metal Finishing News science update on bristle blasting research and applications.
GEXCON. Ignition Hazard Analysis and ATEX Conformity Evaluation of Monti MBX Bristle Blaster toolPDF · ExternalGEXCON ignition hazard analysis and ATEX conformity evaluation of the MBX Bristle Blaster for explosive atmospheres.
NACE & conference papers
NACE Paper Summary. Comprehensive Residual StressPDF · 2014
NACE Paper Summary. Bristle Blasting of Ship-Construction SteelPDF · 2012
OSEA Paper Summary. Working Safely with the Bristle BlasterPDF · 2010
NACE Paper Summary. Bristle Blasting FundamentalsPDF · 2009
NACE Paper Summary. Bristle Blaster vs. Conventional ToolsPDF · 2009
2015 Field Joint Coating Conference, Stango, Marquette UniversityPDF · 2015
BAE systems_ Mark Lydon & Byron Williams, 2015PDF · 2015
ATEX, conformity & test reports
Bristle Blaster® Pneumatic Ultimate — Gexcon ATEX & ignition-safety test set (2026)On requestIndependent Gexcon package: ATEX 2014/34/EU conformity evaluation plus brush-discharge, drop and live gas-cloud ignition test reports. Zone 1 gas group IIA, Zone 21 dust.
Vacuum Attachment Efficiency EvaluationPDF · External
Vibration measurements. Bristle Blaster. Test report Service Center, 13 06 2008PDF · 2008
MBX 3200 State of CONFORMITYPDF · External
MBX 3200 Test ReportPDF · External
MBX 3200. Test report. BIAPDF · External
MBX 3200 CE REPORTPDF · External
GEXCON. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPDF · External
GEXCON. Testing of static electric discharge characteristics of material used in the MBX Bristle Blaster according to EN 13463-1:2009, Annex DPDF · 2009
GEXCON. Testing of the physical resistance of the MBX Bristle Blaster when dropped from a height of 1 meter according to EN 13463-1:2009PDF · 2009
GEXCON. Testing of Monti MBX Bristle Blaster Tool in Explosive AtmospheresPDF · External
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