Shot Blast Tip 4 - Ensure Contaminants Are Removed From Your Shot Blast Machine

Just as abrasive circulates in your shot blast machine so will any contaminants that aren’t removed by screens (if fitted), by the air wash separator and/or dust collector.

When larger oversized particles are allowed to remain in the machine they can cause damage to the blast wheels (giving a high risk of blast wheel part breakage) and can affect the finish produced and process times adversely.

Click to read Tip No. 5 Monitor Your Abrasive Removal Size

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Post written by

Haydn Kitchen

Shot Blasting Technical Manager