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Application: Shot blasting for steel fabrication

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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 steel fabrication
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 steel fabrication

Steel fabricators blast beams, plates, pipes and welded frames to remove mill scale and rust before painting. Roller-conveyor and room machines from Airo Shot Blast Equipments are quoted to section size, weld density and the required Sa grade.

Send typical sections, paint spec and monthly tonnage for a budgetary quote.

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.

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
Wheel Blasting Machine
4LAKH-80LAKH

Wheel Blasting Machine

The wheel blasting machine is a powerful surface treatment equipment imp...

Product Wheel Blasting Machine
Material MS Steel
Grade Semi-automatic
Power 3 HP
Capacity 200 KG
Number of Door Single Door
Hanger Shot Blasting Machine
5- 40Lakh

Hanger Shot Blasting Machine

Airless hanger shot blasting machine type with a variable number of blas...

Product Hanger Shot Blasting Machine
Machine Type Hanger Type
Automatic Grade Automatic, Semi-Automatic
Number Of Doors Double Door
Blast Wheel Size 15 ½ x 2 ½ inch
Blast Wheel No. 2 Nos.
Shot Blasting Room
5Lakh -10Lakh

Shot Blasting Room

When compared to open-air blasting, the controlled environment of a shot...

Material Mild Steel
Motor Power 10 Hp
Machine Type Automatic, Manual
Cleaning rate 3-5 sqr. mtr/ hr
Frequency 50 Hz
Voltage 415 V
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)