Ruggedly Built for Cleaning and Removing Dirt, Mill Scale and Rust
Thanks to continuous innovation in design and materials, Viking industrial shot blast machines deliver unmatched reliability, superior performance, and proven quality in heavy-duty applications.
These machines use high-volume blast wheel technology to clean and remove dirt, mill scale, and rust. Viking’s blast wheel technology is a great combination with their shot blast machines that are ideal for the preparation of large numbers of parts or exceptionally complex parts for painting or other finishing operations.
All Viking machines are proudly built and assembled in the USA. Our skilled craftsmen build each machine from the ground up. Our talented engineering team integrates design principles to create powerful cleaning machines tailored to your parts. This gives a perfect finish of the part, and it may now complete the finishing process. In addition to all this technology Viking puts into their machine, we offer an industry-best 2-year warranty!
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Applications and Uses of Shot Blasting
Shot Blasting is an effective method for cleaning rust and debris from metal surfaces. Because of this, it is used in many industries for various purposes. Here we will discuss just a few of the applications and uses of shot-blasting within metal-related industries.
Foundry
Shot-blasting is best utilized in foundry during post-production. After metal castings are removed from their sand molds, they need to be cleaned. Any remaining molding sand stuck to the surface must be stripped away before further processing can occur. Removing this sand can be difficult, especially with castings that are small or more intricate. Shot-blasting can be an effective way to remove this surface sand from many small metal castings at once.
Automotive
Smaller car parts, like bell housings and stabilizing bars, are often made with sand molds. This means shot blasting can be used to clean the surfaces for further processing. Utilizing these processes enables the automotive industry to use lighter metals. This helps in producing more fuel-efficient cars. Shot-blasting a surface also helps prepare it to be painted and will help a surface maintain its paint job longer.
Manufacturing and Metal
If a manufacturer uses metal in its production, blast cleaning can be included in its operations. It can remove corrosion and rust before metal processing. Alternatively, it can be used at the end of production to provide a perfect finish to the metal. As mentioned earlier, shot-blasting a surface will also help the processing of painting the surface.
Propane/Medical Tank Maintenance
Propane tanks, used for commercial or domestic purposes, are often exposed to the elements. They require regular inspection, maintenance, and repainting. Viking has created a specialized line of equipment for blasting propane cylinders and tanks of various sizes. As always, make sure they are properly purged of all propane before blasting.
Ultimately, almost any industry that utilizes metal can find a way to utilize shot blasting somewhere in its process. This overview of shot-blasting applications aims to show how it can enhance your company’s operational efficiency. Viking Wheel Blast Systems provides a wide range of shot blasting equipment. This equipment can be tailored to meet your specific part requirements.