We’re pleased to announce the completed installation of 2 x Centriblast 6GN Rotoblast Barrel Blast Machines – for a leading UK manufacturer of precision castings for performance-critical applications.
Recently, the Pangborn-Centriblast team of expert engineers and rapid response installation teams have provided another UK manufacturer with problem-solving solutions, which enable an increased output, focussed on cost-efficiency and low energy.
The Centriblast 6GN Rotoblast Barrel Blast Machine
The Centriblast 6GN Rotoblast Barrel Blast Machine is a powerful and efficient tool for surface preparation. Designed and manufactured by Centriblast-Pangborn, this machine offers advanced features that make it an ideal choice for shot blasting applications.
One of the key benefits of the Centriblast 6GN Rotoblast is its versatility. With a rotating barrel design, this machine can handle a wide range of parts and materials, from small components to large castings. The tumbling action ensures consistent coverage and uniformity in blasting, resulting in high-quality finished surfaces.
Whether you have small components or large parts that need cleaning or peening, the 6GN Rotoblast can accommodate your requirements. Its rotating barrel design ensures thorough coverage of every surface area while minimizing damage to delicate parts.
Another advantage of this barrel blast machine is its durability. Built with robust construction and high-quality materials, it can withstand demanding operating conditions and deliver reliable performance over time. This makes it suitable for heavy-duty industrial applications where continuous operation is required.
This enables targeted surface treatment while minimizing material loss or damage.
The machine also incorporates efficient dust collection systems to maintain clean working environments. These systems help capture airborne particles generated during blasting processes, ensuring worker safety and reducing contamination risks.
2 x 6GN Tumble Blast Machines Installation
The systems installed have been designed specifically to increase the output for a well-known manufacturer, based in the UK. Pangborn-Centribalst designed, manufactured, delivered and installed 2 x 6GN Tumble Blast Machines. Which provide our customer with high volume output of components, of batching processes.
The Pangborn-Centriblast Rotoblast® GN Barrel Blast Machines provide a cost-effective solution for batch cleaning, deburring, descaling, decoring, deflashing and peening a wide variety of products. They are designed and built as fully integrated blast cleaning systems, eliminating the need for separate dust collection systems.
Completed Installation – Machine #1
Completed Installation – Machine #2
Technical Specification
6GN Tumble Blast Machine;
- A ruggedly built unitized blast cabinet fabricated of 6mm mild steel plate.
- Drum size is 740mm diameter x 940mm wide, 170 litre capacity
- Maximum Load 436kg
- Maximum weight per piece 34kg
- Work conveyor constructed of multi-ply abrasive-resistant rubber, with drain holes, driven by a 0.75kw motor.
- Solid, one-piece metal load door, air operated lift.
- The drum ends are protected with 12mm thick cast wear resist liners and the work door is protected with 6mm rubber.
- Electrical and operator’s control panel combined in a Rittal enclosure
Pangborn Integrated Abrasive Handling and Reclamation System with:
- An integral gravity hopper positioned below the blast chamber.
- A removable screen in the bottom of the cabinet to separate coarse refuse before the abrasive enters the elevator boot.
- A belt bucket elevator driven by a 0.75kw flange motor.
- A high-efficiency Pangborn air-wash separator
Dust Collector
- An integral cartridge type dust collector will be mounted on the back of the Rotoblast machine for ventilation of approximately 1,700MCH
- Unit is complete with 2.2KW exhauster drive and outlet damper
- Explosion Relief Panel
More Details
If you’d like to look at how you can improve productivity and profitability with automatic shot blasting equipment manufactured and supplied by Centriblast – Pangborn. Contact us on – 01352 712412, or email us at – info@centriblast.com
