Airblast Room handles steel shot and grit applications.

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For precision finishing of delicate surfaces and removal of rust and heat-treat scale, Vacu-Blast® walk-in system offers controlled processing environment for surface preparation. For use with ferrous and non-ferrous metallic and non-metallic abrasive blasting materials, system includes ventilation and lighting provisions, dust collection, UL- and CSA-approved relay logic system, and choice of Vacu-Draft(TM) pneumatic or mechanical media recovery systems.



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New Vacu-Blast Walk-In Airblast System Offers Superior Environment for Controlled Processing



Ontario, CANADA - (October 30, 2002) - Ideal for applications ranging from precision finishing of delicate surfaces to removal of difficult rust and heat treat scale, the new Vacu-Blast® walk-in airblast room system offers a superior controlled processing environment for surface preparation. Designed for use with any type of abrasive blasting material including metallic (ferrous and non-ferrous) or non-metallic, the Vacu-Blast system features high quality ventilation and lighting provisions, superior dust collection, as well as a choice of two different media recovery systems: Vacu-Draft(TM) pneumatic or mechanical.

Superior USF Surface Preparation Group filtration technology meets even the strictest environmental control requirements. Offering high collection efficiency, low cost operation, and
a compact design, dust collectors are constructed with all welded 12-gauge steel for housing and hopper and are equipped with pleated paper-type filter cartridges designed for airblast
applications. A distinctive cylindrical cartridge captures contaminants on the outer filter media surface, while cleaned air passes through the cartridge and out the exhaust fan outlet.
Vertically hung cartridges allow maximum cleaning during the pulse purge cycles and are easily replaced through an external mechanism. Standard equipment includes a magnahelic gauge
mounted on the collector support leg, a manual slide gate for the hopper discharge, and a butterfly air-balancing gate on the dust collector air inlet(s).

Ideally suited to handle a variety of medium to lightweight abrasives including aluminum oxide, gamet, and glass beads the self-supporting Vacu-Draft recovery system is formed from 16-gauge steel and offers a grid-type floor that eliminates the need for deep pits. Trough and shed plate construction includes valley angles greater than 45 degrees for improved media flow. A uniform flow of ventilating air constantly moves media from the room enclosure through the grid floor and into the recovery ducts. Bolted in place, each floor hopper section can be replaced individually. The Vacu-Draf(TM) pneumatic system is durable, easy to assemble and fully supported by the USF Surface Preparation Group distribution network, reducing customer costs to install and maintain the system.

The mechanical recovery system and its long-life bearings also provide customers proven performance and durability. Combining downdraft and end-to-end airflow designs, the mechanical recovery system incorporates a conventional bucket elevator and airwash separator with rotary scalping screen. Constructed of 14-gauge galvanized wall and room panels with an 8' x 8' solid core work door and dual latch point door closures, the mechanical recovery system is ideal for heavier media applications such as steel shot and grit. Six-inch diameter augers with proven hollow core bearings maintain a gap under the segments; providing a bed of abrasive to protect the hoppers from the moving abrasive.

Each blast and recovery system is designed and supplied with a factory installed relay logic system that is UL and CSA approved. An interlocked limit switch with control panel
ensures optimum safety during blasting operation. When chosen or required, a breathing (free) electric air pump, complete with inlet filter, provides clean breathing air for the operator. A 6.5 cubic foot Schmid(TM) pressure blast tank comes complete with MicroValve control, ComboValve(TM) control, 1 ½ inch tank piping and a NIOSH approved blast helmet with cape.

Through the USF Surface Preparation Group's Distribution organization, Vacu-Blast customers can access a wide range of support services including site visits and consultations by
experienced service or process engineers, machine and system performance checks with written documentation, maintenance and updating of machine systems, inventory of high wear
service parts, and more.

USF Surface Preparation Group offers a Vacu-Blast Standard Airblast Buyers Guide for customers and other parties who are interested in learning more about this exciting new system.
Request a Buyers Guide by contacting your local distributor.
USF Surface Preparation Group, a division of USFilter, is the global leader in providing surface preparation equipment, supplies and services. Strategically located manufacturing and
distribution facilities allow USF Surface Preparation Group to provide unparalleled customer service and support worldwide. For more information on USF Surface Preparation Group visit www.surfacepreparation.com or send an e-mail to info.usfspq.com.

United States Filter Corporation, a Vivendi Environment company, is North America's largest water company providing comprehensive water and wastewater systems and services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. Vivendi Environnement (Euronext Paris: VIE and NYSE:VE), comprised of Vivendi Water (worldwide water products and services), Onyx (solid waste and industrial services), Dalkia (energy management), Connex (transportation and logistics) and FCC (Spanish company engaged in environmental and construction related industries), is the largest environmental services company in the world with more than 295,000 employees, including FCC, in about 100 countries and annual revenues of more than $25.6 billion. Visit the company's web sites at www.usfilter.com or vivendienvironnement-finance.com.

For a copy of the Vacu-Blasto Airblast System Buyers Guide, please send an email to akinp@usfspg.com

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