Process
Our Process: Your Protoblast Journey
From concept to completion and beyond
Your operation is unique – so is every system we build. Our proven process delivers exactly what you need, from day one right through to decades of reliable performance.
Step 1- In-depth Consultation
Step 2 – Custom Design
Step 3 – Streamlined Production
Step 4 – Professional Delivery and Installation
Step 5 - Ongoing support
Step 1- In-depth Consultation
Step 1- In-depth Consultation
Step 2 – Custom Design
Step 2 – Custom Design
Step 3 – Streamlined Production
Step 3 – Streamlined Production
Step 4 – Professional Delivery and Installation
Step 4 – Professional Delivery and Installation
Step 5 - Ongoing support
Step 5 - Ongoing support
Your journey with Protoblast:
Free consultation - we come to you
Understanding your needs
Our experienced engineers visit your facility to assess your requirements and understand your products, volumes, space constraints, workflow requirements and performance objectives.
No obligation assessment
We evaluate whether in-house blasting makes sense for your operation and, if so, how to do it most effectively. This consultation is provided free with no strings attached.
Custom design development
3D design & visualisation
Using advanced CAD systems, we create detailed 3D models of your system to visualise exactly how the system will integrate with your facility.
Configuration options
We present multiple design approaches optimised for different priorities, maximum efficiency, budget constraints, future expansion or space.
Performance specifications
Every design is backed by detailed calculations for airflow, throughput capabilities, energy consumption and maintenance schedules.
Design refinement and approval
Your input shapes the solution
We refine designs based on your feedback, a collaborative approach to ensure the final system integrates seamlessly with your operations.
Complete project planning
After design approval, we finalise technical specifications, project timeline, installation requirements and ongoing support provisions.
Precision Australian manufacturing
Quality without compromise
Every system is built from scratch in our Picton facility using precision equipment and certified procedures to meet exacting standards.
Full assembly and testing
All our conveyors, elevators, dust collection and control systems are fully assembled in our workshop and their performance is verified.
Professional finishing
After testing, systems are disassembled for industrial coating, then professionally packaged for transport with complete documentation.
Professional installation and commissioning
Expert installation team
Experienced technicians handle installation with precise positioning, mechanical assembly, electricals and safety system verification.
Performance verification
Comprehensive commissioning including individual component testing, complete system operational trials and performance verification.
Live blasting trials
Using your actual products, we conduct operational trials to optimise system settings, surface preparation quality and confirm throughput.
Training and handover
Comprehensive operator training
Receives thorough training on safe operation procedures, routine maintenance requirements, troubleshooting and performance optimisation.
Complete documentation
Operating and maintenance manuals, spare parts recommendations, safety procedures and warranty information ensure smooth operation.
Ongoing partnership
Scheduled maintenance
Planned inspections and maintenance maximise performance and equipment life, proactively preventing problems, not just reacting.
Responsive support
Australian manufacturing means Australian support – parts in stock, technical expertise available and rapid response whenever needed.
Continuous improvement
As your operation evolves, we’re here to help with system modifications, capacity expansion and performance enhancement opportunities.
Proven process, reliable results
Our process has been refined over hundreds of installations across five decades. Every step is designed to minimise risk and maximise your return on investment, with clear communication and milestone approvals throughout.
Ready to start? Get your free consultation
No obligation, no pressure. Contact us to arrange your free consultation. Our engineers will assess your needs and advise whether in-house blasting makes sense for your operation.
What happens next:
- Free site visit – We come to you at your convenience
- Needs assessment – Understanding your specific requirements
- Preliminary recommendations – Initial concepts and budget estimates
- Detailed proposal – Outlining where we can add value including designs and costing