Automated Wheel Machines
Wheel machines deliver unmatched consistency and precision, even for high-volume production. Using centrifugal force instead of compressed air, these systems provide repeatable surface preparation while dramatically reducing operating costs and labour requirements.
Complete Automated Blast System Solutions
Two proven technologies
Open wheel systems
These machines are a complete system with their own dust collection and closed-circuit abrasive recovery using any, or a combination, of augers, oscillating conveyors, bucket elevators and rotary screens. Each one is engineered for optimum capacity and efficiency. Some of the products that Protoblast has successfully automated the surface preparation for include:
- BBQ gas bottles
- Water skis
- Structural steel, both prefabrication and fabricated
- Steel plate, both flat and curved
- Roofing screws
- Truck trailer chassis
- 200L drums
- And many more.
These machines are a complete system with their own dust collection and closed-circuit abrasive recovery using any, or a combination, of augers, oscillating conveyors, bucket elevators and rotary screens. Each one is engineered for optimum capacity and efficiency. Some of the products that Protoblast has successfully automated the surface preparation for include:
- BBQ gas bottles
- Water skis
- Structural steel, both prefabrication and fabricated
- Steel plate, both flat and curved
- Roofing screws
- Truck trailer chassis
- 200L drums
- And many more.
All-in-one systems for every application
Every wheel machine includes self-contained dust collection, automatic abrasive recovery through oscillating conveyors, bucket elevator and screening systems, plus our proprietary Airstream Abrasive Classifier for maximum abrasive recycling.
Pipes and cylinders
Single or multiple wheel configurations for steel pipes, gas cylinders and drums. Our New Zealand installation processes more than 30 bottles per hour with full automation and hazardous area compliance.
Structural steel sections
Six-wheel systems processing beams and sections with roller conveyors and external feed systems. Ideal for shed builders, trailer manufacturers and steel fabricators requiring consistent throughput.
Specialised products
Custom configurations for unique applications: scaffolding cleaning with overhead conveyors, curved plates for tank construction, and even specialised applications like water ski core preparation.
All-in-one systems for every application
Every wheel machine includes self-contained dust collection, automatic abrasive recovery through oscillating conveyors, bucket elevator and screening systems, plus our proprietary Airstream Abrasive Classifier for maximum abrasive recycling.
Pipes and cylinders
Single or multiple wheel configurations for steel pipes, gas cylinders and drums. Our New Zealand installation processes more than 30 bottles per hour with full automation and hazardous area compliance.
Structural steel sections
Six-wheel systems processing beams and sections with roller conveyors and external feed systems. Ideal for shed builders, trailer manufacturers and steel fabricators requiring consistent throughput.
Specialised products
Custom configurations for unique applications: scaffolding cleaning with overhead conveyors, curved plates for tank construction, and even specialised applications like water ski core preparation.
The automation efficiency advantage
One wheel machine can replace multiple manual blast operators while delivering consistent surface profiles regardless of operator skill. Minimal training required with 24/7 operation capability.