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Act Now and Experience Total Control with Protoblast Abrasive Blasting Equipment
In the fast-paced world of industrial operations, staying ahead of the competition requires constant innovation and efficiency. One significant way to achieve these goals is by investing in advanced equipment directly from the manufacturer. Protoblast abrasive...
Protoblast Section Blast Machine: Enhancing Efficiency in Steel Section Production
Since 1975, Protoblast has been at the forefront of designing and constructing air and airless blast machines. Over the years, we have gained extensive experience in various blast equipment designs and applications. Today, we are excited to share the culmination of...
Case Study – Bromarc
Outsourcing is a common practice in many industries, and for a fabricator in Southern QLD, it was no different. However, this approach had a significant impact on their business. Lead times for abrasive blasting before powder coating were causing delays, losing them...
Troubleshooting Common Problems in Dust Collector Installation
Dust collectors play an essential role in maintaining good air quality and visibility in Abrasive Blasting Chambers. However, improper installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting can lead to common problems that impact the performance of the equipment. In this blog...
Maximize the potential of your Protoblast Oscillating Conveyor System with these Maintenance tips
If you're running an abrasive blasting operation, you understand the importance of reliable equipment. Your Protoblast Oscillating Conveyor System is a crucial part of your operation, ensuring that your abrasive is efficiently conveyed through to the Bucket Elevator....
Understanding the Effects of Hidden Costs and Loss of Control on Your Bottom Line
When it comes to industrial processes like blasting and painting, outsourcing may seem like a convenient option. But have you ever stopped to consider the hidden costs involved? These expenses can accumulate and have a detrimental effect on your profitability. Here...
The Effectiveness of Blast Cleaning
Are you sick of power brushing your structural steel?...... Removing mill scale and rust on the surface of steel sections is part of the process in every fabrication workshop. This process is too often carried out using the well-known power brush, turning into...
Bradken
Read our latest Case Study where we designed, manufactured, delivered and installed a blast chamber within a very tight timeline.
Alfabs
A long-standing customer of Protoblast who has a full recovery blast chamber installed way back in 1996 was looking to keep up with increased demand. The dust collector on the booth was an old wet type of unit that was struggling to keep up with the...
Unistor
A family business in the structural steel industry was looking to bring more efficiency into its process. Their core line was building mezzanines, so they use a lot of standard structural steel sections and were power brushing these prior to...
What Particles To Use In Sandblasting?
Sandblasting is the process whereby fine particles are projected, or blasted, onto the surface of a component or structural material to clean and polish it. Sandblasting can be used to remove contaminants or previous coatings, or smooth or roughen the surface of...
Where Is Abrasive Blasting Used?
Abrasive blasting, or sand blasting as it is often referred to, is used in many industries including construction, engineering and manufacturing to clean and prepare the surface of an object in preparation for a coating, surface treatment or inspection. Abrasive...