Glass Bead Sand Blaster

Definition

A glass bead blasting machine is a type of surface treatment equipment that uses compressed air to propel small glass beads at high speed onto the surface of a workpiece. This process is designed to clean, polish, and prepare surfaces without causing significant damage or altering the dimensions of the workpiece. The glass beads used are typically made from high-quality materials, such as soda-lime glass, and are characterized by their smooth, spherical shape and uniform size.

Main Applications

Glass bead blasting machines are widely used across various industries for the following purposes:

1.Surface Cleaning: Removing contaminants, rust, and old coatings from metal surfaces without causing damage.

2.Surface Preparation: Preparing surfaces for painting or coating by creating a uniform texture that enhances adhesion.

3.Polishing and Finishing: Achieving a smooth, satin-like finish on metal, plastic, and glass surfaces.

4.Deburring and Edge Blending: Removing sharp edges and burrs from machined parts.

5.Anti-Fatigue Treatment: Increasing the fatigue strength of metal components by creating a compressive stress layer on the surface.

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Outstanding Advantages

Sandblasting chamber is made of high quality carbon steel plate;
With a 50W-LED explosion-proof lamp;
With a matching electromagnetic pulse dust removal system;
With a 6mm tungsten carbide spray gun;
With a set of cyclone separation system;
With a foot switch and a set of filters;
With a pair of sandblasting gloves;

Contrast Of Sandblasting Products

Before sand blasting

After sand blasting

Working Principle

The working principle of sand blasting machines involves the use of compressed air or a mechanical means to propel abrasive materials onto a surface. There are two main types of sand blasting machines based on their working principle:

1.Air-Powered Sand Blasters:

These machines use compressed air to accelerate abrasive particles through a nozzle, which is directed at the surface to be treated . The force of the abrasive particles removes surface materials or contaminants.

The pressure can be adjusted depending on the material being blasted and the desired effect.

2.Mechanical Sand Blasters (Wheel Abrators):

These machines use a spinning wheel to propel abrasive materials onto the surface . The wheel's centrifugal force accelerates the abrasive particles, which are then directed at the workpiece.

This type is more suitable for heavy-duty applications and can handle larger volumes of abrasive material.

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