EMPIRE TM PRO-FINISH® SYSTEMS Modular design lets you select the right pieces for a perfect fit BUYING GUIDE FOR INDUSTRIAL AIR-BLAST CABINETS
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • STANDARD PRO-FINISH FEATURES No other blast cabinet on the market today offers the many practical benefits included on a Pro-Finish cabinet as standard equipment. Just look at the features. The standard components in a Pro-Finish system have been carefully designed for safety, ease of operation, reduced maintenance and increased productivity. Throughout, these cabinets are built to meet the challenges of nonstop industrial blasting.
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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE A PRO-FINISH® SYSTEM If your operations involve cleaning with chemicals, acid etching or dipping, liquid honing, wire brushing, sanding, deburring, grinding or peening, odds are a ProFinish system will save you time and money. • These cabinet systems, designed for non-stop blasting, increase production rates because blasting is faster than other manual methods.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • OPPORTUNITIES TO AUTOMATE Powered movement of blast nozzles and/or workpieces automates air-blasting operations to varying degrees. For instance, using a powered turntable in combination with oscillating nozzles makes many blast-finishing processes virtually automatic when a timer package is added to control duration and on/off functions. Some techniques for automating Pro-Finish cabinets—easily and economically—are described below.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SUCTION CABINETS Pro-Finish suction cabinets cost less and are simpler than pressure cabinets. They also blast continuously without the need to stop for media refills, and they simplify the use of multiple nozzles. The results are usually comparable to those achieved with a pressure system although production rates are not as high. When initial cost and maintenance are primary concerns, the suction system is a good choice.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SUCTION BLAST OPTIONS Multiple blast guns add to the speed and versatility of Pro-Finish suction cabinets. A total of four guns can be employed to facilitate the automated blasting of parts with irregular profiles. In addition to short-handle guns, the multiple-gun option includes individual shut-off valves, a one-inch pipe string, required hoses, and holders for gun positioning. Multi-gun packages include a 4.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PRESSURE CABINETS Because pressure cabinets deliver blast media at higher velocities than suction systems, a Pro-Finish pressure cabinet is ideal for turning out work fast. In many applications, these pressure cabinets will perform jobs four-times faster than suction systems. In addition, they use compressed air more efficiently and provide more precise blasting control at both high and low operating pressures.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PRESSURE BLAST OPTIONS Fine-tuning controls, incorporating Empire’s automatic Sure-Flo® media regulator, enable the operator to adjust the richness of the air-to-grit mixture from the front of the cabinet while he works. As a result, dialing in the optimum air-to-grit ratio for a particular job is greatly simplified. To further assist the operator, an indicator displays relative grit richness within the blast stream.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • STANDARD PRO-FINISH OPTIONS Pro-Finish cabinets are available with a wide range of factory options designed to reduce maintenance and improve operating efficiency. In addition, these cabinets can be automated to further enhance productivity and consistency. Nearly every option is easily retrofitted to existing systems.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ADDITIONAL CABINET OPTIONS Pneumatically powered vertical-lift doors save floor space and facilitate loading and unloading of parts when used in combination with rolling turntable dollies. Several safety features assure the door will not close accidentally. A pneumatic sensor is also provided to prevent blasting whenever the door is open in accordance with OSHA standards.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FaStrip® CABINETS ERGO-BLAST CABINETS Pro-Finish FaStrip cabinets are specifically designed for use with low-density media, such as plastics, that provide fast coverage without eroding substrates. Paint stripping, for example, can be performed quickly and economically without the use of hazardous chemicals. FaStrip cabinets deliver plastic or organic media from a large venturi nozzle coupled to a grounded, flexible blast hose.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • THE PRO-FINISH 7272 DUAL-STATION CABINETS This cavernous cabinet will accept large parts, yet it is less expensive than a blast room, and it eliminates the need for operators to suit-up in protective clothing. In addition, the 7272 cabinet makes blasting surprisingly easy because the operator’s gloves can be positioned at two different levels to accommodate variations in operator or workpiece height.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PRO-FINISH MEDIA RECLAIMERS Media reclamation can be one of the most critical aspects of air-blasting processes. In addition to media costs, reclaimer performance affects operating speed and quality. Failure to remove dust and fines has an adverse effect on consistency and productivity. If oversized particles are returned to the blast system, for example, clogging and/or inconsistent results often occur.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PRO-FINISH DIMENSIONS Standard Cabinets ( See “SIDE VIEW” for A, B, C, D, E, and F. See “PLAN VIEW” for G, H, floor area and access points.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SUCTION CABINET SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 2636 SB 2636 SC 2636 SRB-4 2636 SRC-4 2636 SRC-4 (ERGO) 3648 SB 3648 SC 3648 SRB-4 3648 SRC-4 3648 SRC-4 (ERGO) 3648 SRC-6 3648 SRC-6 (CDC) 3648 SRC-6 (ERGO) 3648 SRC-6 (CDC, ERGO) 3674 SRC-9 3674 SRC-9 (CDC) 3696 SB/TWIN 3696 SC/TWIN 3696 SRB-4/TWIN 3696 SRC-4/TWIN 3696 SRC-4/TWIN (ERGO) 3696 SRC-6/TWIN 3696 SRC-6/TWIN (CDC) 3696 SRC-6/TWIN (ERGO) 3696 SRC-6/TWIN (CDC, ERGO) 4848 SC 4848 SRC-6 4848 SRC
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PRESSURE CABINET SPECIFICATIONS (See facing page for meaning of model numbers and notes.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS Utilities To specify the proper equipment for your application, you should set specific objectives and choose the equipment and materials to achieve these goals. If you are replacing existing equipment or adding blast cabinets to meet growing needs, you are probably familiar with the benefits of air-blasting, the best media to use, and the type of system you want.
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Pro-Finish Buying Guide PFBG-4015M • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PRO-FINISH SURFACE-TREATMENT, CLEANING AND FINISHING CAPABILITIES The selections of finishes are virtually unlimited and so are the applications.
