Important Factors to Consider for A Blasting Cabinet
A blast cabinet lets you blast an object under high pressure in a fully enclosed environment- this type of resurfacing comes with numerous advantages. Sandblast cabinets can consist of complete blasting machines or abrasive blast packages reconfigured with the required components.
Importance of CFM (Cubic Force per Minute)
The most important factor in deciding which cabinet is needed is the CFM, or cubic force per minute. The CFM indicates the force behind the air and media coming out of the blasting hose. The CFM is created using an external air compressor and the right CFM will assure the blasting cabinet will work.
Volume of Dust Collection
Dust collection for a sandblast cabinet can range anywhere from a vacuum up to a large high volume reverse pulse dust collection. If the plan is to blast more than a few minutes at a time or will be blasting any contaminant that will create a lot of dust, a dust collector is usually a good consideration. How large the dust collector is offered is also important- the right dust collector will depend on the size of the blast cabinet and the amount of dust that will be created. How the dust is collected and how large the dust collector is important to consider.
- Bag house: Using a bag house to collect dust produced by the sandblast cabinet is the least expensive but requires stopping your sandblasting to empty the dust.
- Manual Controlled Pulse Collector: Relies on the operator to stop blasting or push a button on the unit to create a forceful flow back air which will purge the dust collector filters of any dust that accumulates in them- the dust is deposited into a collection drum or similar container.
- Automatic Reverse Pulse Dust Collector: Blows air back through the dust cartridge at a given time. This solution allows for medium to non-stop production because the collector automatically clears itself of dust build-up at an appropriate time.
Construction of the Cabinet
A high-quality cabinet will be constructed of solid material- steel is a great choice because it is sturdy, lasts a long time and is very durable. The legs of the cabinets have to be welded properly for them to be stable.
Cabinet Sealing: Make sure there are no leaks. A sealed cabinet ensures that dust and debris will not exit the cabinet.
Amount of Water it Uses: The amount of water that is used depends on the size of the hydro blasting cabinet. Most hydro blasting cabinets won´t need a drain nearby; set up to recycle and collect the water they use. Smaller hydro blasting cabinets only take about two gallons of water and large hydro blasting cabinets require 25 gallons of water to operate.
Propulsion Technology: Suction or Direct Pressure Blast Cabinet?
Suction sand blasters suit most applications, and are ideal for low production operations, light duty cleaning and occasional maintenance jobs.
Pressure blast cabinets provide faster cleaning rates, and are much more powerful- they are used for larger volume applications and aggressive blast cleaning.
Wet blasting cabinets use water as well as air. Like dry blasting cabinets, they use different technology to propel the media with a cost/performance trade off. Wet blasting cabinets produce less dust, give a different finish and can clean parts.
Viewing Window for the Operator
Being able to see the component being blasted is important. The physical design of the machine, size of the window, quality of glass window and lighting all impact the view and operator comfort.
A wet blasting cabinet may come with a window wiper to clear away water or media blocking the view.
Type of Media
Not all cabinets are suitable for all types of media, and there are many types of media. This can be as simple as the quality of construction not being able to handle the abrasive nature of the media. The force generated by the cabinet will also define if it is effective for the media being used as will the efficiency of the dust extraction.
Which media to be used will be largely defined by the process needed such as removing dirt, deburring, blasting paint or adding the final finish texture.
Accessories for Blast Cabinet
- Cyclone: Can be used to have a further stage of cleaning and media separation before the dust extraction- this is beneficial on dusty applications that are proven to clog traditional dry dust filters.
- Nozzle bracket and basket: Can be an ideal upgrade to any blast cabinet; they allow the operator two handed manipulations of parts directly in front of the nozzle. This can be useful on small, difficult to handle parts in high production applications. Brackets also reduce operator fatigue and the nozzle can be positioned at any angle and location inside the enclosure.
At Riley Surface World, we have blast cabinets that are suitable for a wide range of production environments and abrasive media; they can be either pressure, wet or suction cabinets.
Vapormatt Vapormaster 1315 Wet Blast Cabinet
A second hand heavy duty Impact finishing manual wet blasting cabinet. Suitable for all blasting operations from cleaning through to peening.
- Stock No
- DD1524
- Category
- Aqua/Wet Blasting Cabinets
- Model
- Vapormatt Vapormaster 1315
- Year of Manufacture
- 1999
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1330 x 1500 x 1330mm
- Work Handling Method
- Manual with Rotary Table
- Other Info
- Mounted on Large Wheels
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition, Current Model
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Dynamiki Dynablaster M11 Suction Venturi Shot Blast Machine
The M11 suction feed cabinet is a general purpose heavy duty workshop machine suitable for a wide range of blasting applications. Designed for easy access with a large front opening door
- Stock No
- NEW130
- Category
- Suction Venturi Blast Cabinets
- Model
- Dynamiki M11
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1000 x 700 x 1000
- Work Handling Method
- Manual
- Condition
- Brand New, Current Model
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Dynamiki Dynablaster M12 Suction Venturi Shot Blast Machine
The M12 suction feed cabinet is a general purpose heavy duty workshop machine suitable for a wide range of blasting applications. Designed for a smaller floor space with rear mounted dust collector.
- Stock No
- NEW131
- Category
- Suction Venturi Blast Cabinets
- Model
- Dynamiki M-12
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1000 x 800 x 950
- Work Handling Method
- Manual
- Other Info
- 400v 3 phase
- Condition
- Brand New
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Riley 1200 Pressure Shot Blast Cabinet
The Riley pressure fed shot blasting cabinet with an 8 litre pressure pot for high quality finishing. Includes a front opening door for easy component handling and a matched dust collector.
- Stock No
- NEW151
- Category
- Pressure Fed Blast Cabinets
- Model
- Riley Various
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1200 x 1000 x 850mm
- Condition
- Brand New, Excellent Condition, Current Model
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Vacublast (Wheelabrator) Blastmaster PB150 Pressure Fed Manual Blast Cabinet
A much sought-after Wheelabrator Blastmaster PB150 large capacity pressure blast cabinet, has been designed specifically for a large number of media blasting applications where high work output is required designed, and built for the aerospace industry. Ex BAE Systems.
- Stock No
- SA923S
- Category
- Pressure Fed Blast Cabinets
- Model
- Vacublast (Wheelabrator) Blastmaster PB150
- Year of Manufacture
- 1985
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1500 x 1335 x 930
- Work Handling Method
- Manual Left and right hand Door
- Other Info
- Very Heavy Duty Traditional Large Cabin
- Condition
- From a working environment, Seen working by RSW
- Location
- Rolls Royce stores, near Derby, UK
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Vacublast (Wheelabrator) Blastmaster PB150 Pressure Fed Manual Blast Cabinet
A much sought-after Wheelabrator Blastmaster PB150 Pressure Fed Manual blast cabinet, has been designed specifically for a large number of media blasting applications where high work output is required designed, and built for the aerospace industry. Ex BAE Systems.
- Stock No
- SA925S
- Category
- Pressure Fed Blast Cabinets
- Model
- Vacublast (Wheelabrator) Blastmaster PB150
- Year of Manufacture
- 1979
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1500 x 1335 x 930mm
- Work Handling Method
- Manual
- Other Info
- Heavy Duty Gravity Shot Recovery
- Condition
- From a working environment, Seen working by RSW
- Location
- Rolls Royce stores, near Derby, UK
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Surface Dynamics Automated 4 Gun Twin Axis Shot Peening System
This blasting system is designed for the automatic cleaning of jet engine blades. The blast cabinet includes a powered turntable and fitted to a linear actuator are 4 blast nozzles. Media recovery including sieving for re-use is also used, plus a powerful dust extraction system.
- Stock No
- SB957
- Category
- Airless & Automated Blast Equipment
- Model
- Surface Dynamics ALOX 180 Auto Blasting
- Year of Manufacture
- 2007
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1010 x 700 x 1130
- Work Handling Method
- Manual Load Rotary Table 4 x Recip' Guns
- Other Info
- Programmable auto Blast Process
- Condition
- Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition, Current Model
Vacublast (Wheelabrator) Ventus 150S, Semi Automated Blast Machine
The Wheelabrator Vacublast Ventus model 150S Semi Automatic Peener is a suction feed air blast cabinet that has been designed specifically for production applications where a less aggressive surface treatment is required.
- Stock No
- SB976
- Category
- Airless & Automated Blast Equipment
- Model
- Vacublast (Wheelabrator) Ventus model 150S
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1500 x 1300 x 900
- Work Handling Method
- Semi Automatic
- Other Info
- Unimaster UMA 152 Dust Collector
- Condition
- From a working environment, Seen working by RSW, Good Condition
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Vixen Surface Treatments Aquablast 1515 Twin Pump 4 Gun Heavy Duty Wet Blasting Cabinet
The Aquablast 1515 wet blasting machine is designed and built by Vixen Surface Treatments. The machine is a wet blasting machine with a filtration system, with the possibility of conversion to a conventional wet media blasting process is very simple.
- Stock No
- SC1008J
- Category
- Aqua/Wet Blasting Cabinets
- Model
- Vixen Surface Treatments AB1515 Aquablast
- Year of Manufacture
- 2011
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Ø1350mm Powered table x 700mm height.
- Work Handling Method
- Semi Automatic with Powered Rotary Table
- Other Info
- Variable Speed Powered Rotary Turntable
- Condition
- Excellent Condition
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Wheelabrator Vaqua 150 AXT Semi-auto Wet Blast Machine, 6 Traversing Blast Guns, 18 Station Indexing Turntable
Wheelabrator Vaqua 150AXT semi automatic wet blasting cabinet featuring dust free Airblast technology for batch processes. The Ø1000mm indexing 18-station turntable positions the work under the 6 reciprocation blast guns to achieve full surface coverage.
- Stock No
- SC1012
- Category
- Aqua/Wet Blasting Cabinets
- Model
- Wheelabrator 150AXT
- Year of Manufacture
- 2019
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1500 x 1250 x 1250
- Work Handling Method
- Load End Rotary Table Semi Auto Blasting
- Other Info
- Siemens Hand Operation Console
- Condition
- Excellent Condition, Current Model, Seen powered at RSW
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Riley Heavy Duty 1500 Stainless Steel Wet Blast
Rileys "Wet Blast" wet blasting cabinet is designed to simultaneously degrease and blast multiple components.
- Stock No
- SC1014
- Category
- Aqua/Wet Blasting Cabinets
- Model
- Riley Wet Blast 1500
- Year of Manufacture
- 2023
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1480 x 1080 x 950
- Other Info
- 5 Year Cabinet Warranty
- Condition
- Brand New, Unused, Current Model
- Availability:
- In stock now
- Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Wheelabrator Vacublast, Very Heavy Duty, Automatic, Programmable, Vector 150P Shot Blast Cabinet
The Ventus 150P pressure fed air blast cabinet from Wheelabrator has been refurbished and upgraded to include the latest in HMI control and designed for specific production applications where a high work output is required.
- Stock No
- SD1023
- Category
- Airless & Automated Blast Equipment
- Model
- Wheelabrator Programmable Ventas 150 P Automated
- Year of Manufacture
- Ref 2018
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1500 x 1400 x 1190
- Work Handling Method
- Load End Driven Table Auto X & Y Axis
- Other Info
- Touch Screen program Controller (2018)
- Condition
- From a working environment, Seen working by RSW, Good Condition
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Guyson International Guyson Formula F1600 Suction Venturi Shot Blasting Cabinet
The Guyson Formula 1600 blast cabinet is ideal for light duty applications or when blasting is required on an intermittent basis, such as school design technology and craft departments, art glass workshops and general maintenance departments.
- Stock No
- SD1024
- Category
- Suction Venturi Blast Cabinets
- Model
- Guyson International F1600
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1050 x 700 x 700mm
- Work Handling Method
- Manual loading
- Other Info
- With matching dust extractor
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition, Current Model
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Guyson International Guyson Super 6 Venturi Shotblaster with Extraction Unit
A second hand popular Guyson Model super 6 suction venturi feed blast cabinet which has a universal appeal for all those medium sized engineering blast and cleaning jobs
- Stock No
- SD1026
- Category
- Suction Venturi Blast Cabinets
- Model
- Guyson International Super 6
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1000 x 530 x 530
- Work Handling Method
- Manual with Multiple Door Access
- Other Info
- Separate Dust Extractor
- Condition
- Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition, Current Model
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Vixen Surface Treatments Aquablast 915 Wet Blaster
An Aquablast 915 cabinet from the well regarded manufacturer, Vixen Surface Treatments. The process cleans by flow and not by impact, producing a 'soft' finish suitable for all types of substrate material.
- Stock No
- SD1027
- Category
- Aqua/Wet Blasting Cabinets
- Model
- Vixen Surface Treatments AB915
- Year of Manufacture
- 2003
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 900 x 700 x 400 tapering to 800mm Max.
- Work Handling Method
- Manual
- Other Info
- Degrease & Blast Multiple Parts Together
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
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