Abrasive Wheel suits high-production pipe cleaning machines.

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Designed for machines that must meet surface preparation requirements of pipe coating industry, Upblast EZEFIT(TM) Wheel covers 2-120 in. dia pipe sizes and offers bidirectional operation for clockwise or counterclockwise applications. It mounts in blast cabinet and is positioned under pipe to maintain close and consistent distance to underside portion of pipe. Location results in removal of contaminants while achieving surface profile needed for effective bonding of protective coating.



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Upblast EZEFIT(TM)Wheel for Wheelabrator High-Production Pipe Machines



LaGrange, GA - (April, 30 2007) - The new Upblast EZEFIT(TM) Wheel by Wheelabrator® is ideal for high-production pipe cleaning machines that must meet the stringent surface preparation requirements of the pipe coating industry.

The wheels mount in the blast cabinet and are positioned under the pipe to maintain a close and consistent distance to the underside portion of the pipe regardless of the pipe diameter. This location results in the fastest removal of rust, scale and other contaminants while achieving the mandatory surface profile for effective bonding of the protective coating.

The Upblast EZEFIT wheel design has been retrofitted on Wheelabrator machines and other manufacturers' blast machines. The range of pipe sizes cleaned range from 2" up to 120 inches in diameter. The new wheel is easier to maintain than previous designs and has longer wear life with lower abrasive consumption.

The unique design of the EZEFIT wheel offers the inherent advantage of bi-directional rotation and lower replacement parts inventory through the ability to serve clockwise or counterclockwise wheel applications with a single style wheel. Wheelabrator has capitalized on this advantage with a direct-drive or belt-driven design that offers standard or custom base mounting for increased versatility.

In addition to Upblast EZEFIT wheels, Wheelabrator downblast wheels are available for pipe applications as well.

Wheelabrator Group is a global provider of surface preparation and finishing solutions. Committed to offering the broadest array of technologies, products, services and technical know-how, Wheelabrator Group works closely with customers to deliver the best solutions for their specific requirements. The company's strategically located and electronically linked offices allow Wheelabrator Group to provide unrivalled customer service and support worldwide. For more information on Wheelabrator visit the web site at www.wheelabratorgroup.com or e-mail info@wheelabratorgroup.com.

Wheelabrator products are protected by patents issued and pending in the United States and other countries.
Wheelabrator reserves the right to change the specifications referred to in this literature at any time, without prior notice.
Wheelabrator is a registered trademark of Wheelabrator Technologies Inc.
EZEFIT is a trademark owned by Wheelabrator Group, Inc.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Pamela Akin
Marketing Manager
Wheelabrator
800-544-4144, ext. 2295
Pam.akin@wheelabratorgroup.com

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