What Abrasive Recovery System Is Best for My Facility?
When setting up or upgrading your abrasive blasting facility, one of the most important decisions is choosing the right abrasive recovery system. This choice affects more than just clean-up time. It impacts productivity, abrasive media costs, and overall operational efficiency. At Protoblast, we design abrasive recovery systems that help facilities of all sizes reduce downtime, […]
How Easy Is It to Change Abrasives with a Protoblast System?
Many abrasive blasting operations need to switch between different types of media, such as garnet, steel grit, or glass bead. This is especially important for businesses that work with both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Even small amounts of cross-contamination can cause surface damage, lead to rework, or result in rejected parts, particularly when blasting stainless […]
What Is the Function of a Spray Booth and Why Australian-Made Makes the Difference
Every coating process begins with a simple goal: achieving a clean, consistent, and durable finish. The reality is that in many workshops, factors like dust, humidity, and uncontrolled airflow can make that difficult. This is where a spray booth becomes essential. It creates a safe and controlled environment that protects both the product and the […]
The Legacy of Protoblast 50 Years of Quality Trust and Experience
A Humble Beginning Protoblast’s story is one of innovation, resilience, and dedication to excellence in the surface preparation industry. For 50 years, the company has remained at the forefront of the industry, continuously evolving to meet the needs of its customers. It all began with John Gillies, a trained mechanical engineer, who led the Blastmaster […]
Let Protoblast Help You Express Your Love for Efficiency
Valentine’s Day is all about love. Love for the people in our lives and the things that make life better. But love isn’t just about relationships; it’s also about appreciating what makes our work more efficient. At Protoblast, we understand that efficiency is something to be cherished. This season let’s celebrate not just with flowers […]
Protoblast Wrap: Continuing the Legacy of Quality and Innovation in 2024
As the year draws to a close, Protoblast reflects on another remarkable journey of trust, performance, and collaboration. Our heartfelt thanks go out to our dedicated team and valued customers who continue to shape our story. This year, Protoblast solidified its reputation as an industry leader, delivering innovative abrasive blasting solutions to diverse clients across […]
Where Does Protoblast’s End-to-End Production Stop? It Doesn’t!
When investing in equipment, just like when selecting a car, a key consideration is access to spare parts and fast reliable service to keep your asset on top working condition. This should also be a factor when choosing your abrasive blasting machine. Protoblast, an Australian manufacturer known for delivering reliable and high-quality abrasive blasting machines, […]
Protecting Industrial Roofing Systems with Protoblast Dust Collectors
In busy industrial environments, such as mining, metal processing, and steel fabrication facilities, the roofing systems are often overlooked. As roofing is high above, we can’t see it, so it isn’t on the important list. However, signs of roofing system danger, like rust, are visually unappealing and indicate deeper issues. Corrosion, typically associated with rust […]
Unveiling the Reliability and Excellence Behind the Australian Made Logo
Have you ever noticed the distinctive gold-colored kangaroo enclosed within a green triangle, proudly proclaiming Australian Made in a logo? You may have encountered it on our website, machinery, or merchandise. But what does this emblem signify for consumers? For Protoblast, a family-owned business with over 150 years of combined experience in the abrasive blasting […]