Abrasive blast rooms (also known as blast booths) are large chambers used to prepare components that are often too big or complex for blast cabinets.
They provide safe working conditions for operators and are typically used to store abrasive blast pots – saving businesses time and money. In addition to this, they can recover and recycle abrasive media, which is great for the environment.
But what equipment is found in blast rooms, and how does abrasive blasting work?
Allow the team at Surface Finishing Equipment Group (SFEG) to explain all in this blog.
What components are blast rooms made up of?
Blast rooms can be designed to suit the specific requirements of your business, including application, part size, production rates and the types of abrasives required. However, they almost always consist of the following components:
- Blast enclosure – prevents abrasive material from escaping into the atmosphere
- Blast pot – contains the abrasive media and pressurised air with valves, allowing you to control the flow
- Abrasive reclaiming system – recycles the leftover abrasives, separating reusable media from fine dust
- Abrasive recovery system – recovers abrasive media from blasting operations and directs it into a dust collector
- Dust collector – filters the air in the room, removing dust particles, to ensure optimal conditions for workers and preventing particles from escaping
How does an abrasive blast room work?
Abrasive blasting is a technique employed by various industries to prepare a surface for a final coating.
In the blast room, operators must be equipped with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes an air-fed blast helmet to protect the head and face and a blast suit that covers the entire body from the neck downwards. A pair of blasting gloves should also be worn when inside the blast booth, to protect the hands.
An abrasive blast room will allow workers to safely strip products of rust, mould and old paint to reveal a smooth, even surface that’s ready for finishing.
Any abrasives and dust particles will fall to the ground in the blasting environment. And once the process is complete, this leftover material will be collected by a recovery system – ensuring a tidy work area whilst maximising the safety of operators.
When this material reaches the recycling or reclaiming system, the high-quality abrasives can be removed and placed back into the blasting pot – ready to use again.
Design your ideal blast room with SFEG
There is no one-size-fits-all with blast booths. They can be supplied with blasting hoses, rail blasting systems and various types of recovery systems – making them a valuable asset to your business.
To find out more about our blast rooms and abrasive blasting equipment, get in touch with the team at SFEG today. We supply an assortment of sizes, ranging from small shipping container-like rooms to medium rooms made from corrugated steel panels and larger structures with interlocking panels.
We’ll be more than happy to discuss your requirements in further detail and use our finely honed skills to create the perfect blast room for your needs.
