New Abrasive Blast Equipment Products

Robotic Blasting: Key Applications & Efficiencies

To compete in a hyper competitive global finishing market the use of robotics in air-blasting is quickly becoming the preferred method to reduce costs, increase productivity and improve product quality. Our experience has enabled Empire to design robotic blasting systems that meet the needs of today’s most demanding applications. Key Applications: Empire has custom engineered and built hundreds...

Automated Water Jet offers wireless control for safety.

Producing water pressures up to 40,000 psi from rotating nozzles, SRT-10-W Crawler removes coatings and scale. It is operated via wireless control by personnel on ground from as far as 1,500 ft away. Moving up, down, and across tall structures, product strips surfaces down to bare metal at reported removal rates of up to 2,000 ftÃ-²/day without exposing personnel to risk of falling. It does...

Pressure Boost Enhances PRS's Reclaim Capacity

One of Empire's proven work horses, our Pneumatic Recovery System (PRS), plays a central role within customer-constructed blast enclosures and within some of our new equipment. Its ability to retrieve, clean and recycle abrasives at rates of up to 70 pounds per minute appeals to customers who appreciate the savings associated with reclaiming media. Now, we've given the PRS more punch. A modified...

Pro-Finish-® Cabinets: Getting Quieter, Cleaner and Easier to Upgrade

Empire always looks for ways-both large and small-to enhance the value of its products. Scheduled modifications to our Pro-FinishÃ-® line, for example, will improve system performance and simplify the installation of spacesaving vertical doors. For starters, the taller light box (shown above and left) will house a number of benefits. Scheduled for introduction in coming months, the taller box...

Glass vs. Plastic: Benefits of Using Glass Components in Biotechnology, Medical Device, Point-of-Care & Pharmaceutical Industries

This white paper from Accu-Glass outlines the various properties that make glass such an attractive option for a diverse range of medical-related applications.

MH-3 Guns Speed Production and Slash Maintenance Requirements

Our MH-3 blast gun boosts production rates by 10 to 25 percent when compared to suction guns based on traditional designs. But even more impressively, the MH-3 continues blasting without maintenance at least 10 times longer than previous designs, including its predecessor, our MH-2. Independent tests have demonstrated the MH-3's staying power many times. The high efficiency and exceptional...

Pre-Engineered Air-Blast Booths comply with OSHA and EPA.

At 10 ft high, Pre-Engineered Booths (PEBs) strip large parts while reclaiming media, removing dust, and breathing fresh air into work enclosure. Booths do not require welding or excavation and are constructed with 14 gauge wall and ceiling panels. Pneumatic blast and recovery system combines pressure-blast hardware with media-reclamation system, producing 47 in. of static pressure. Standard...

Aqua Miser Ultra Boss 2 Replaces US Army's Old Water Blasting System

Multiple benefits reported including deep reduction in monthly costs, budget relief and EPA friendly usage. The US Army replaced their old water blasting system with CESCO's Aqua Miser Ultra Boss 2. According to Kenny Collette of CESCO, the US Army is very pleased and told him the following: We have been using the Aqua Miser Ultra Boss 2 for some time now and have found a huge cost difference....

Roller Coaster Manufacturer Adopts Baking Soda Surface Preparation to Extend Life of Steel Frames

A prominent US-based roller coaster company has been manufacturing and refurbishing roller coasters for over 100 years. Their shop is full of skilled tradesman whose high quality work has made the company as successful as it is today. At the end of every amusement park season this company receives into their plant fully assembled roller coaster cars which need to be completely disassembled and...

Blast Machine incorporates Fanuc LR Mate 200iC robot.

Measuring 74 x 72 in. with safety-interlocked perimeter enclosure, Model RB-RSSA-6 features 42 in. wide blast chamber that houses single rotary spindle on which interchangeable component-holding fixture is mounted. When blast cycle is initiated, component is rotated at controlled and adjustable speed as single suction-blast gun is directed at target surfaces by 6-axis robot. PLC, to which robot...

Wheelabrator Wire Mesh Belt Systems: Blast Wheels are Oriented to Achieve Maximum Surface Preparation Needs

Burlington, ON - (April 17, 2009) - Each WheelabratorÃ-® system is designed with versatility in mind, accommodating diverse part shapes and textures. Foundries, die casters, permanent mold operations, fabricators and forge shops turn to this system for their cleaning needs. Die cast components, pipe fittings, crankshafts, weldments, forgings and sand castings are some of the common cleaning...