What is Wet Blasting?
Wet blasting is an abrasive cleaning method that uses media, compressed air and liquid to enhance the levels of a surface finish, achieving a smoother and more consistent finish. Wet blasting was developed in the early fifties; it was found that there was an even flow across the surface when using wet blasting systems. This caused less damage to the substrate and any abrasive action was consistent across the whole surface.
Why Use Wet Blasting?
- Reduction of dust: The main advantage of wet blasting is that it reduces the amount of dust produced by the abrasive blasting process, which in turn protects the operative, working parties and any dust sensitive plant from fine abrasive particulates.
- Hydrostatic forces: The presence of water means that there is more mass at the point of impact, and it could also mean less abrasive is required.
- Cleaning: Depending on the type of wet blasting, the surface can be polished and cleaned simultaneously.
- Can help reduce media use: As water is added to the wet blaster will reduce the amount of media use depending on the substrate being blasted and how strong the contaminant is adhering to the surface.
- Produces a “softer finish”
- Reduced running costs: By adding water to the process, it gives users more control of the abrasive impact on the workpieces
- Environmentally friendly: Wet blasting is an attractive alternative to many surface treatments as the use of water improves the operator environment by eliminating any dust or the need for large filtration systems supplied to reduce the amount of waste from the process.
Wet Blasting Applications
- Cleaning of dies and moulds
- Removal of paint, rust, scale, carbon and similar deposits
- Surface preparation before bonding, re-painting, and re-coating
- Satin finishing of stainless steel and other metals
- Cleaning of PCBs and electrical connectors
- Removal of small burrs from manufactured components
- Blasting in environments that must remain dust free
Types of Wet Blast Systems
- Manual Systems: typically, cabinets with glove ports that allow the operator to position or turn the part of the product being blasted
- Automated Systems: parts are moved through the system mechanically on a conveyor belt, turntable, spindle, rotary indexer or tumble barrel.
- Robotic Systems: programmable surface finishing systems that allow users to repeat complex processes with maximum precision and minimal labour.
A wet blasting system can be a good option in certain applications; its greatest benefits are the ability to reduce dust that is created by blasting as well as the potential to provide a cleaner surface while potentially using fewer media. At Rileys, we have a range of wet blasting machines that are designed to degrease and blast multiple components simultaneously.
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.
Riley Heavy Duty 1200 Stainless Steel Wet Blast
Rileys "Wet Blast" wet blasting machine is designed to simultaneously degrease and blast multiple components.
- Stock No
- NEW140
- Category
- Aqua/Wet Blasting Cabinets
- Model
- Riley Wet Blast 1200
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1200 x 1000 x 1200
- Other Info
- 5 Year Cabinet Warranty
- Condition
- Brand New, Current Model
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Riley Heavy Duty 1500 Stainless Steel Wet Blast
Rileys "Wet Blast" wet blasting machine is designed to simultaneously degrease and blast multiple components.
- Stock No
- NEW141
- Category
- Aqua/Wet Blasting Cabinets
- Model
- Riley Wet Blast 1500
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1480 x 1080 x 950
- Other Info
- 5 Year Cabinet Warranty
- Condition
- Brand New, Current Model
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Rosler VB-150H Semi-automatic Vapour Blast Machine
An immaculate Rosler VB-150H Semi-automatic Vapour Blast Machine commissioned but not used in production, this is a fine example of a wet blasting machine manufactured by the market leader in high-quality surface finishing equipment
- Stock No
- SA915
- Category
- Aqua/Wet Blasting Cabinets
- Model
- Rosler VB150H
- Year of Manufacture
- 07.2018
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1350 x 1440 x 1150 Above Table
- Work Handling Method
- Semi-Automatic Power Out Work Table
- Other Info
- Commissioned Only, Not run in production
- Condition
- From a working environment, Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
- Availability
- Available for immediate collection
- 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.
Vixen Surface Treatments Auto Aqua Blast Model AB1215
The Aquablast AB1215 wet blasting machine ensures a superior finish at the end of the blasting process. This machine has been manufactured to include an automatic indexing table, part rotation and four blast guns mounted on a vertical reciprocating slide with an external weir filter system.
- Stock No
- SC998
- Category
- Aqua/Wet Blasting Cabinets
- Model
- Vixen Surface Treatments AB1215 Auto Indexing Vertical Reciprocating Guns
- Year of Manufacture
- 2010
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 4 station indexing Ø200 x 500mm tall
- Work Handling Method
- Auto Cycling / Index, Manual Load/Unload
- Other Info
- Auto Indexing and Rotating of Workpieces
- Condition
- From a working environment, 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.
Wheelabrator Vaqua 92 Wet Blast Cabinet
The Vaqua wet blast cabinet range has been designed specifically for production applications where a high work output and optimum performance is required. 230 Volt single phase electric and compressed air required to operate.
- Stock No
- SD1036
- Category
- Aqua/Wet Blasting Cabinets
- Model
- Wheelabrator Vaqua 92
- Year of Manufacture
- 2016
- Work Envelope (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 635 x 890 x 690
- Work Handling Method
- Manual Rotary Table
- Other Info
- Stainless Steel Rust Free Cabinet
- Condition
- From a working environment, Excellent Condition, Current Model
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
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