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Tumble Blast Wheel Polishing Tumblers

Tumblast Machine

Technology:

Wheelblast

Application:

Cleaning, Corrosion Removal, Shot Peening, Deburring

Industry:

Foundry/ Forge

Process:

Batch

Key Benefits

Compact design, simple operating principle

Forced but gentle turning and tumbling of the parts

Continuous and thorough shot removal

Features

  • Compact design, simple operating principle
  • Forced but gentle turning and tumbling of the parts
  • Targeted high performance shot blasting for specific applications
  • Continuous and thorough shot removal
  • Special design for use of aluminium abrasive
  • Removal of shot, sand, or scale via vibrating conveyor
  • Steel or rubber belt conveyor
  • Ergonomic maintenance platforms

Applications

  • Descaling of forged or heat treated parts
  • Desanding of ferrous and non-ferrous metal castings
  • Deburring of metallic and non-metallic parts
  • Shot peening (specific versions with 2 bidirectional wheels)

Flexible, Economical, Reliable

The concept of the MB tumblast series is an evolution of the well proven Wheelabrator barrel-type shot blast machines. This range of machines offers reliable process technology coupled with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to specific needs, including economical aspects. For the surface treatment of tumble-proof parts, there are multiple options for the cost-conscious user to choose from.

Reliable Process Technology Coupled with a High Degree
of Flexibility

Small components are cleaned with the same reliability as larger components. Wheelabrator machines are designed specifically to minimise the height from which parts are dropped at loading and unloading in order to reduce damage to sensitive parts.

Design and Sequence of Operation

Wheelabrator tumblast machines are designed for batch operations. Appropriate loading and unloading devices can be used to integrate the shot blast machine into an existing production plant to create a continuous work flow. 

The loading device delivers the workpieces to the trough-shaped shot blast chamber consisting of a continuous rubber conveyor belt or a steel apron conveyor and adjustable lateral disks. Shot, burrs, flashes or scale and sand deposits are removed by the lower vibrating deck before the separator (optional on smaller machines).

Belt speeds can be adapted to the tumbling behaviour of the workpieces, allowing for individual dwell times during the blasting sequence. With the belt running in the reverse direction, the workpieces are unloaded from the machine to be placed in containers or on conveyor belts. Loading / unloading is aligned with production requirements: Manual, mechanic or automatic loading allows integration of Wheelabrator tumblast machines in continuous production sequences.

Optimised Shot Blast Effect

During shot blasting, the workpieces, regardless of size and shape, are evenly and continuously tumbled. This is necessary for the effective and uniform treatment of all surfaces. During tumbling, the workpieces continually undergo shot removal, enabling workpiece interiors and cavities to be perfectly cleaned. For the complete removal of all shot, the final tumbling time that follows the shot blast sequence can be regulated to suit the type of workpieces being blast cleaned. The tightly sealed, leak-proof blast chamber minimises shot consumption.

Tumblast Machine Animation

Steel or Rubber Belt

All machines of the MB100G to MB400G series are equipped with wear resistant rubber belts. These machines are also suitable for processing light alloy parts.

Larger machines – MB500S up to MB 1200S - used for blast cleaning heavy parts, are equipped with a steel belt or with special Mn wear resistant slats for heavy duty or specific requirements and for outstanding lifetime requirements.

Wheelabrator offers a full range of tumblast machines with both rubber and steel belts for a variety of applications and processes. Other models and sizes are available upon request.

TITAN blast wheel

The blast wheel is the heart of a blasting machine, as the choice of blast wheel determines the power output and the economics. This machine is fitted with TITAN as standard, which offers excellent blasting performance and unbeatable service life for the main blast components, which are made from hardened tool steel.

The TITAN offers even more wall strength through its wear lining, which creates an airtight and completely insulated housing as well as easing maintenance and repairs. There is a full range of variations and sizes available to ensure the chosen wheel is specific to the job in hand.

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Technical Specifications

Type

MB100G

 MB200G MB300G MB400G  MB500S MB700S MB900S MB1200S
Max. load capacity (dm³) 100 200 300 400 500 700 900 1200
Max. advised load (kg) 250 500 800 1000 1500 2000 2500 2500
Max. workpiece weight (kg) 5 5 5 5 100 100 150 200
Max. workpiece diagonal (mm) 300 350 450 500 500 600 650 650

Number of blast wheels

1

 1 (2) 1 (2) 2 1 2 2 3
Power per blast wheel (kW) 7.5 (11) 11/15 (2x11) 11/15 (2x11)
 11 22/30 22/30 30 2x22/1x30

 

Original OEM parts

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