The newest division of Bergman Companies is Water Blasting. This highly maneuverable machine uses 40,000 psi, ultra-high pressure water for pavement marking removal or surface preparation. The machine will remove thermoplastic, epoxy, paint, or tapelines. It also prepares surfaces for painting by removing curing compound, rubber, and tack.

Bergman Companies has mainly used water blasting on airport runways, highways and city streets for paint removal. Water blasting is an excellent choice for the annual cleaning of parking structures.

Advantages of water blasting over sand blasting

• Better profile on the pavement
• Less damage to the pavement surface
• Removes permanent paint faster
• No dust or silica is in the air