Abrasive Sandblasting Equipment, Sand Blasting Media The portable blasting systems are designed for situations when blasting needs to be done on the job site or the part is too large for a cabinet. These systems are engineered as industrial grade as well as heavy duty, high usage contractor grade. Sand blasting machine is equipment that uses pressure blasting techniques to clean rust, paint and other kinds of contamination from metallic parts. Main use of a sand blasting machine is to clean metals that are used in construction industry, ships, etc.