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Working Principles, Maintenance, and Safety Guidelines
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Working Principles, Maintenance, and Safety Guidelines

Highlights

  • Delivered In-Person

  • All levels

Description

Working Principles — Introduction

Understanding the working principles of a shot blasting machine is essential for mastering how surface preparation is performed in modern engineering industries. The process involves accelerating abrasive media at high velocity to clean, strengthen, or texture a surface.

By learning how the blast wheel, nozzles, abrasive recycling system, and dust collector work together, engineers can optimize performance, reduce operational costs, and ensure consistent finishing quality.

A strong grasp of these principles forms the foundation for operating and selecting the right machine for industrial applications.

Wheel Blast Working Mechanism

  1. Abrasive is fed into the blast wheel.

  1. Blades accelerate the abrasive to high speed (60–80 m/s).

  1. Shots hit the surface, removing impurities.

  1. Used abrasive falls into the reclamation system.

  1. Abrasive is cleaned and reused.

This closed-cycle system ensures energy efficiency and lower abrasive costs.

Air Blast Working Mechanism

  1. Compressed air pushes abrasive through blasting nozzles.

  1. The operator controls direction and intensity.

  1. Debris and dust are collected using a dust collector.

  1. Spent abrasive can be recycled depending on media type.

Portable blasting is favored for precision and field tasks.

Maintenance & Safety Guidelines — Introduction

Proper maintenance and safety practices are critical to ensure long-term efficiency, operator protection, and reliable operation of shot blasting machines. Regular inspection, lubrication, component replacement, and dust control prevent breakdowns and improve productivity. At the same time, strict safety measures—like PPE usage, machine interlocks, and controlled blasting environments—protect operators from high-velocity abrasives and airborne particles. Following a structured maintenance and safety routine not only extends machine life but also supports smoother, safer industrial workflow.

How to Select the Best Shot Blasting Machine

Engineering teams must evaluate:

  • Size and geometry of the parts

  • Required surface profile

  • Production volume

  • Type of abrasive

  • Energy consumption

  • Dust collection efficiency

  • Automation level (manual, semi-automatic, PLC-controlled)

Airo Shot Blast Equipments provides custom-engineered solutions based on these parameters.

Maintenance Requirements

To increase machine life:

  • Inspect blast wheels weekly

  • Replace worn blades and control cages

  • Check abrasive level and quality

  • Maintain dust filters

  • Lubricate bearings and rotating parts

  • Inspect rubber liners for wear

Preventive maintenance reduces downtime and improves performance.

Safety Guidelines

Operators must always:

  • Wear PPE (helmet, gloves, shoes, mask)

  • Check for leaks in air lines

  • Ensure proper ventilation

  • Never exceed recommended abrasive flow

  • Maintain safe distance from blast zones

Airo Shot Blast ensures all machines meet industrial safety standards.

Dive deeper into how a shot blasting machine works, and learn best practices to keep it running safely and efficiently.
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