07/09/2026
The granulate does not hit the stone head on. It spirals.
That is the difference between TORC and blasting.
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TORC combines low air pressure, water and a safe, inert fine granulate into a gentle swirling vortex. The modulated nozzle is what creates it. Cleaning can be done at pressure blasts as low as 1 to 2 bar, with a maximum of 8 bar, and the unit dispenses no more than 1.5 litres of water a minute.
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The second thing people overlook is the granulate. You choose it to suit the surface, not to hit harder.
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Calcite, Mohs 3.0 to 3.5. A multi-purpose medium that removes carbon from almost all types of masonry, and ideal for polished surfaces.
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Dolomite, Mohs 3.5 to 4.0. Angular particles for carbon, paint and plaster removal, with extra care needed on polished surfaces such as marble.
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Unil, Mohs 6.5. Used for heavy or high-density carbon, with the finer 80 and 180 grades reserved for sensitive conservation cleaning.
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All three are inert, contain less than 1% quartz and no other form of free crystalline silica, and are free from all known carcinogens.
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So the operator controls the pressure, the medium and the nozzle. Carbon sulphation and brittle paint come away. The weathered surface stays where it is. No chemicals involved.
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Learn more: https://contractors.stonehealth.com/torc/