Standing Room Only as Wheelabrator Launches New Vertical Blast Machine

World market leading surface preparation specialist Wheelabrator Group is turning the industry on its head with the launch of a new vertical blast machine.

Designed for manufacturers with limited space, the Vertical Roller Conveyor Shot Blast Machine (Type: RB 4000-5.3/8/11) is capable of treating steel sheets from 0.5m to 5m wide, blasting both sides of the workpiece simultaneously.  At less than five metres wide it is half the size of its standard horizontal counterparts and the innovative format allows a reduced blast time, increasing production efficiency.

Rob Goodwin, UK field sales manager for Wheelabrator Group, said: “This new machine has been conceived to help customers for whom space comes at a premium. Historically, the biggest challenge holding back the development of efficient vertical cabinets has been ensuring the accurate positioning of steel sheets, prior to insertion in the machine.

“By adapting the machine for individual customer requirements, prior to installation, we can overcome this, giving a precise and equal blast pattern on both sides of the sheet.”