Strip Descaling Machine (HB)
The Strip Descaling Machine (HB) is a robust and highly efficient shot blast system engineered for the continuous or batch processing of steel strip, bar, and long products. Built on Wheelabrator’s proven HB platform, this solution has been adapted for horizontal flow applications, offering consistent descaling performance, flexible configuration, and integration-ready design for high-volume production environments.
With a rugged manganese-lined cabinet, high-performance TITAN blast wheels, and modular transport options, the Strip Descaling Machine (HB) delivers uniform, high-speed surface preparation across a range of material profiles and dimensions.
Applications
- Descaling of hot-rolled steel strip, bar, and long products
- Surface cleaning prior to cold rolling, galvanising, drawing, or coating
- Rust and oxide removal for improved surface finish and downstream processing
- Surface preparation to enhance adhesion and bonding
Key benefits
Proven Performance
Based on the field-tested HB machine family, adapted for strip and bar applications
Uniform Blast Coverage
Optimised wheel placement ensures full surface treatment and consistent cleaning results
Rugged and Reliable
Manganese steel lining and wear-resistant components maximise uptime in heavy-use settings
Flexible Handling
Overhead rail or chain hoist transport options available fora variety of layouts
Modular Installation
Pitless or pit-based design depending on plant requirements
Low Maintenance Design
Easily accessible wear components, external bearings, and integrated abrasive recycling
Industries
- Steel processing and rolling mills
- Bar, rod, and strip production
- Automotive component manufacturing
- Mechanical and general engineering
- Metal service centres
Configuration / Options
Round, flat, square, or profiled wire and stripBlast Wheels:
- 2 to 3 TITAN wheels
- Power range: 7.5 kW to 11 kW per wheel
Part Dimensions
- Max diameter: 1,000–2,000 m
- Max height: 1,200–2,600 mm
Max part weight
up to 800 kg per cycle
Transport Options
- Manual or powered monorail
- Overhead hook systems or chain hoists
Abrasive Recovery
- Screw or vibro conveyor
- Magnetic separator and airwash system
Dust Control
- Cartridge filters or optional wet filter systems
- ATEX-compliant options available