Cardinal 27” Wire Mesh Belt Blast System
Wire Mesh Belt shot blasting machines by Cardinal Parts and Equipment, distributed through Finishing Rx, are recognized for their superior quality and market-leading value. These machines offer a flexible and innovative solution that transforms the blasting process by automating it, significantly reducing labor costs compared to batch-type blasters. Available in various belt widths and customizable to fit specific needs, they are equipped with multiple blast wheels and various horsepower options, ensuring unmatched speed, efficiency, and continuous operation even in demanding multi-shift production environments.
Designed for versatility, Cardinal’s Wire Mesh Belt Blasters handle a wide range of parts, from long, flat, or bulky items to smaller pieces that may not be suitable for traditional roll conveyor blasters. The flow-through design eliminates the need for constant door operation, providing consistent results while the strategic placement of high-performance blast wheels ensures thorough coverage, reducing blast shadows. Ideal for use in foundries, forging shops, and industries requiring roughening and deburring, these machines guarantee optimal results and reliable performance across a broad spectrum of applications.
– (4) 15HP Direct Drive Blast Wheel Assy.
– Manganese Wire Mesh Belt
– 30” Single Lip Separator
– Low Level Sensor, Shield, Indicator light
– Adder Hopper
– Rotary Screen
– Elevator Belt with Poly Buckets
– Hour Meter, Amp Meters, Digital Blast Cycle Timer
– Variable Freq. Driven Mesh Belt
– 480v/60hz/3phase
– Infeed/Outfeed Vestibules Included with Hanging Seals
– Recipes for PLC (5 Included)
– Dust Panel Circuitry up to 10 HP
– Requires 4000 CFM Dust Collector
CENTRIFUGAL BLAST WHEEL
WHEEL: An efficiently designed single-sided blast wheel minimizes the overhung load on the motor and reduces the time required to change blades, impellers, and control cage. The standard blast wheel measures 12” in diameter and features seven curved blades for optimal abrasive control. All components are balanced to ensure smooth operation. With a high horsepower-to-weight ratio, this system enhances abrasive delivery efficiency per unit of horsepower.
MOTOR: Direct drive motor revolves at 3600 RPM. Taper lock brushed motor shaft with NEMA tolerance.
BLADES: Our innovative Snap Lock system simplifies blade replacement without the need for tools. Crafted from abrasion-resistant alloy in our in-house foundry, our curved blades offer optimal abrasive control. Cardinal shot blast wheels allow for effortless blade replacement in sizes 12”, 13.5”, or 15”, enhancing shot velocity and increasing versatility.
CONTROL CAGE: Dial type cage for ease of targeting the abrasive flow.
WHEEL HOUSING: Our wheel housings are made from durable steel plate and are fully lined with replaceable cast chrome manganese alloy liners produced in our own foundry.
CABINET CONSTRUCTION
CABINET This innovative pitless design is crafted from a sturdy 3/8” manganese plate, ensuring exceptional durability. Its interior features high-quality cast liners, cast at our own foundry, in the blast zone for superior protection and extended lifespan. These liners are engineered to withstand extreme conditions, ensuring reliable performance and reduced maintenance.
VESTIBULES Our entrance and exit vestibules are meticulously designed to maximize shot retention. Each vestibule features five sets of media containment seals to ensure optimal efficiency. Strategically placed the multiple layers of containment minimize shot escape and improve safety.
WORK HANDLING
HEIGHT Conveyor feed line height is 55” as standard.
MAXIMUM WORKING DIMENSIONS 27” Wide x 12” Tall
ABRASIVE RECYCLING SYSTEM
ELEVATOR: Our belt and bucket elevator features centrifugal discharge and is outfitted with a 5-inch elevator belt along with poly buckets. The screw-adjusted shaft take-ups guarantee accurate belt alignment. The abrasive shot blast media is efficiently conveyed by the buckets to the hopper positioned above the machine, where the media will flow to the shot blast wheel.
CABINET SCREEN The Rotary Screen consists of a metal drum with 1/4″ perforations and an internal auger, specifically designed to effectively screen larger debris from the Media and discharge it out of the system. The screened Media then proceeds through to the hopper. In the presence of the rotary screen, the primary lower screen is 1/2” mesh size for enhanced screening efficiency.
ABRASIVE CONTROL VALVE: Totally enclosed butterfly valves are air cylinder operated. Fully adjustable for abrasive flow control.
ABRASIVE SEPARATOR: The Single 30” Lip Separator, also known as a media air wash, efficiently removes fines and dust from blasting media, ensuring only clean, heavy media is recycled through the shot blast wheel. As media is returned to the hopper above the blast wheel, it spreads into a waterfall, creating a thin blanket of flowing media. A dust collector then pulls air across this stream, eliminating unwanted particles and allowing clean media to return to the abrasive hopper, ready for reuse. This process maintains high-quality blasting media, enhancing the effectiveness and longevity of the blasting operation.
ABRASIVE REQUIRED: 4,000 pounds.
VENTILATION
DUST COLLECTION: Effectively eliminates dust-laden air from the machine, ensuring a cleaner work environment. It incorporates a single 30-inch lip separator that efficiently separates fines and dust from larger abrasives, keeping the media clean as it is returned to the blast system. The machine requires a 4000 CFM dust collector, sold separately. Collector control circuit pre-wired on all Cardinal Shot blasters for easy integration.
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
CONTROL PANEL:
- Type 12 electrical enclosure.
- Thermal overload protection for all motors.
- Standard 230/460 volt ammeter.
- Oil tight push button controls.
- Timer controls the abrasive flow.
- Touch Screen PLC Controls.
SAFETY FEATURES: The blast wheel operates exclusively when the door is shut. An air lock mechanism ensures that the cabinet door remains securely closed throughout the blasting process. With an adjustable time delay feature, the flow of abrasives serves as a brake on the blast wheel before the door can be safely opened.
ELECTRIC MOTORS: All motors are totally enclosed, and fan cooled to provide maximum life. Optional 230/460 volt 3-phase.
NOISE LEVEL: Approximately 85 db.