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Application: Shot blasting for oil and gas

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Sa 2.5 / Sa 3 finish High throughput Roller conveyor blast Automated process Anti-corrosion prep PAN India installations
Shot blasting for oil and gas
Sa 2.5
Cleanliness standard
500–3000
kg/hr throughput
Rz 40–70
Surface profile (µm)
1 pass
Full cleaning in single pass
About this application

Shot blasting for oil and gas

Oil and gas fabricators use shot blasting to strip mill scale and rust from pipes, tanks, skids and structural steel so coatings bond to a consistent profile. Airo Shot Blast Equipments quotes roller-conveyor, room and pipe machines against diameter, length and the specified cleanliness grade.

Send pipe size, coating spec and line speed for a budgetary quote from the factory.

Key Use Cases

Key Use Cases

Common production scenarios where shot blasting delivers the best finish, adhesion and throughput.

Pre-paint / Powder-coat prep

Remove mill scale and create a controlled profile for strong coating adhesion (Sa 2.5 / Sa 3).

Anti-corrosion surface cleaning

Uniform blast cleaning for steel plates, beams and fabricated structures before primer / epoxy.

Structural & fabrication lines

High-throughput processing on conveyor / roller lines with consistent finish and repeatable output.

Weld seam / scale removal

Clean weld areas, edges and heat-affected zones to improve coating quality and inspection readiness.

Deburring & edge rounding

Remove burrs and sharp edges on components for safer handling and better downstream fit-up.

Single-pass finish targets

Optimized media + wheel setup to achieve full cleaning in one pass with predictable surface profile.

Process Flow

Blasting process — step by step

A practical flow used on production lines to consistently hit Sa 2.5 / Sa 3 targets with the right profile.

  1. 1
    Loading & infeed
    Steel sections or plates are placed on the roller conveyor. Feed speed is set according to section weight and required cleanliness level.
  2. 2
    Blast chamber
    Multiple blast wheels (4–8 units) throw steel shot at 70–80 m/s, covering all 4 sides of the section simultaneously. No rotation needed for flat profiles.
  3. 3
    Abrasive recovery
    Used shot falls to the floor screw conveyor, is elevated to the separator, cleaned of dust and broken shot, and recirculated back to the blast wheels.
  4. 4
    Dust collection
    A pulse-jet dust collector captures fine dust and broken abrasive particles. Clean air is returned to the workshop — no external exhaust needed.
  5. 5
    Outfeed & inspection
    Blasted sections exit on the outfeed conveyor. Surface is inspected against Sa 2.5 comparator before primer application, ideally within 4 hours.
Machine Suggestions

Recommended machines

Machines we quote for this job. Send size, material and finish — we will confirm the fit.

Pipe Shot Blasting Machine
4Lakh - 80Lakh

Pipe Shot Blasting Machine

Pipe Shot Blasting Machine vary in different size and types as well as t...

H.P. of blast wheel 100HP X 2Nos.
R.P.M. of the blast wheel 1850
Approx shot flow rate 700 kg/ min
Shot velocity 70-80 Mtrs./sec
Types of dust collector Fabric bag dust collector/ Reverse pulse jet pleated filter dust collector
Internal Pipe Blasting Machine
45 K - 5 Lakh

Internal Pipe Blasting Machine

Internal Pipe Blasting Machine is divided into air blasting equipment an...

Material Mild Steel
Nozzle size Variable according to the requirement
Nozzle size 70mm to 300mm
Usage Internal Pipe Blasting
Grade Semi Automatic
Power Source Pressure
Roller Conveyor Shot Blasting Machine
15-30Lakh

Roller Conveyor Shot Blasting Machine

Roller conveyor shot blasting machine

Product Roller Conveyor Shot Blasting Machine
Machine Type Roller Conveyor
Grade Semi-Automatic
Pressure 6-7 Bar
Number Of Doors One
Power 420 Volt
Grit Blasting Machine
40K - 5Lakh

Grit Blasting Machine

A grit blasting machine is a machine used to remove the rough surface of...

Abrasive Tank Capacity 150 - 1000 Kg
Material Mild Steel
Machine Type Portable, Cabinet
Usage Surface Finishing
Grade Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic
Specs

Technical specifications

Typical ranges for roller conveyor blasting lines. Final specs depend on job size, wheel count and finish target.

Parameter Typical value / range
Cleanliness standard Sa 2.5 (standard) / Sa 3 (on request)
Throughput 500–3000 kg/hr (depends on section size, rust grade & line speed)
Surface profile Rz 40–70 µm (achieved by shot/grit mix and wheel parameters)
Blast wheels 4–8 units (coverage on all 4 sides, depending on chamber design)
Throwing speed 70–80 m/s (wheel dependent)
Abrasive recovery Floor screw conveyor → elevator → separator → recirculation to wheels
Dust collection Pulse-jet dust collector (fine dust capture; clean air return)
Primer window Ideally within 4 hours after blasting (site conditions may vary)